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ASTON MARTIN DROPS VALHALLA INTO FORTNITE
Aston Martin is taking its supercar fantasy straight into the metaverse. The brand’s first mid-engine plug-in hybrid, ‘Valhalla,’ is making its debut in Fortnite and returning to Rocket League, complete with the same livery worn by Fernando Alonso in Monaco earlier this year. Developed in collaboration with Epic Games, the drop lands just in time for Winterfest and Frosty Fest. High-performance engineering meets gaming culture, and it feels like a savvy move that keeps luxury speed relevant to a new, digitally fluent audience.
BREITLING KITCHEN OPENS IN RIYADH
Breitling is expanding its lifestyle playbook with the opening of its first Middle East Breitling Kitchen in Riyadh. Located inside the Panorama Mall boutique, the space blends the brand’s industrial-loft aesthetic with a full-service dining concept led by Saudi chef Khaled Alhussaini. Equal parts café, restaurant, and social hub, it reflects Breitling’s push to turn boutiques into places you linger, not just shop. Watches, coffee, and community now sit comfortably under one roof.
VALENTINO RETURNS TO ROME FOR FALL 2026
Valentino is heading home. The maison will stage its Fall/Winter 2026 show in Rome on March 12, stepping outside the Paris Fashion Week calendar for one season only. For Creative Director Alessandro Michele, the choice is deeply symbolic, marking a return to the house’s roots and heritage. This Roman chapter signals a thoughtful pause to reconnect with origin and identity.
MATCHES MAKES A QUIET COMEBACK
Luxury e-tailer Matches is officially back after nearly two years in limbo. The platform and its cult in-house label Raey have been acquired by Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher, founders of Mile, under a new luxury group called Hulcan.The relaunch signals cautious optimism for a retailer once loved for its sharp curation and editorial voice, now aiming for a more sustainable second act.
PIETER MULIER LINKED TO VERSACE
The succession speculation at Versace is narrowing, with sources pointing to Pieter Mulier as the frontrunner. Currently Creative Director at Alaïa, Mulier has revitalized the brand since 2021, making his potential exit a sensitive topic for parent company Compagnie Financière Richemont. While no contract has been signed yet, insiders say Prada Group has long identified Mulier as the creative force to steer its newly acquired Milanese house forward.
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