PEAKLIFE

By Lyla Shroff

From fragrances and timepieces to gastronomy and entertainment—we have curated a list of delightful offerings from luxury brands. This week on PEAKLIFE, we bring you another round-up of the hottest new launches from the top brands in the world.

1. Kate Spade Debuts Spring 2024 Collection at New York Fashion Week

Kate Spade New York’s Spring 2024 collection takes inspiration from the lively arrival of spring in Manhattan, capturing the exhilaration of ditching winter clothes. Unveiled during New York Fashion Week at The High Line, the collection, designed by Tom Mora and Jennifer Lyu, celebrates the brand’s essence with bold colours, striking patterns, and unique textures. The collection combines feminine elegance with relaxed styles, offering a sporty touch and reintroducing the iconic Noel Print from 1999 with a youthful twist.

2. The Body Shop Presents a New ‘Full Flowers Collection’

The Body Shop has introduced a captivating line of Eaux de Parfum known as the Full Flowers Collection. These premium scents immerse you in the world of blossoming flowers, capturing the essence of petals, leaves, and woody stems. Inspired by the entire flower, they unveil the flower’s scent with just a few spritzes. Each fragrance in this collection embraces nature’s beauty, is Vegan Society-certified, and promotes sustainability with recycled glass bottles and renewable wood and cork caps. The fragrances are called Full Rose, Full Iris, Full Ylang Ylang, and Full Orange Blossom.

3. Bruce Lee Stars in The Celebration of 55 years with a Special Seiko 5 Sports Creation

In 1968, Seiko introduced the Seiko 5 Sports collection, known for its durable mechanical watches. To celebrate the 55th anniversary, Seiko pays homage to the legendary Bruce Lee, an actor who often wore five Sports watches. The watch features Lee’s dragon drawing on the dial, Jeet Kune Do characters on the bezel, and a kung fu-inspired leather strap. It’s powered by Caliber 4R36, boasts 10 bar water resistance, and sports a durable stainless steel case with a Jeet Kune Do core symbol. Limited to 15,000 pieces, it will be available from October 2023.

4. Bengaluru’s Gallery G Displays Shan Re and Romicon Revola’s “Floral Symphony”: A Celebration of Nature’s Canvas

“Floral Symphony” is a captivating fusion of artistry and environmental awareness, created by Indian artist Shan Re. It celebrates the beauty of nature while advocating for environmental sustainability. The exhibition, featuring over 50 artworks, runs from September 15th to 30th at Bengaluru’s Gallery G. Shan Re’s daughter, Romicon Revola (Romi), a renowned contemporary artist, also presents sculptures from her ‘Trilokini and Maya’ series, highlighting the unity of humanity and nature. These artworks underscore our interconnectedness with the environment.

5. The Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Offers a Special Hot Pot Treat

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai presents an enticing Hot Pot promotion at San:Qi, the renowned Pan-Asian restaurant. Hot Pot, originating in China, is a communal cooking experience where diners immerse ingredients in simmering broth. Chef Lin Lin Yang’s passion for authentic Asian cuisine promises a tantalising experience as the restaurant seamlessly combines Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Indian cuisines. San:Qi offers various broths and a treasure trove of ingredients for guests to enjoy. This feast is available from September 18th to 30th, 2023, for lunch and dinner at San:Qi, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai.

6. Panerai Reveals Two New Additions to the Luminor Due Universe at Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2023

Panerai unveils the Luminor Due PAM01423 and Luminor Due Luna TuttOro PAM01504 at Watches and Wonders 2023 in Shanghai. The Luminor Due PAM01423 features a 42mm case with a precious yellow gold design and a green alligator strap. The Luminor Due Luna TuttOro PAM01504, part of the Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2023 novelties, boasts a GoldtechTM bracelet, mother-of-pearl dial, and a moon phase complication. Both models are exclusive to Panerai boutiques and it comes with quick-release rubber straps in six colours, including pink for the 38mm case, celebrating the Chinese New Year.

7. Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar Hosts New Culinary Show “Star vs Food Survival” on Discovery Channel and Discovery+

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching a thrilling season of “Star vs Food” called “Star vs Food Survival” on October 9, 2023, via Discovery Channel and Discovery+. Led by celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, the show features stars like Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Aparshakti Khurana, Mouni Roy, and Nakuul Mehta exploring Coorg and Spiti in India. This season takes them out of their comfort zones into extreme conditions, where they embark on survival adventures and turn wild finds into delicious dishes, celebrating India’s culinary heritage. Don’t miss the excitement every Monday at 9 PM.

8. Nyveda in Association with Phool Co Launches a Curated Collection of Gift Sets

Nyveda, an Ayurvedic beauty and wellness brand, has partnered with Phool Co, an eco-friendly gifting brand, to introduce two carefully crafted gift sets for body and hair care. These sets, designed to enhance festive celebrations and promote self-love and well-being, reflect a harmonious blend of nature and wellness. The collection includes the ‘Body Care Festive Gift Set Limited Edition’ consisting of incense cones, a pre-bath body treatment oil, and a body wash. The second set is the ‘Hair Care Festive Gift Set Limited Edition’ which has incense sticks, pre-bath body treatment oil, and hair growth oil.