Nominated for Grammy’s and known for her uptown chic wardrobe, renowned British singer and songwriter Florence Welch is all set to take charge of Gucci’s watches and jewellery line as the new brand ambassador. Manufacturer of watches since the 70’s, followed by jewellery, Gucci and its Creative Director Alessandor Michele seem excited about this collaboration, considering Welch’s timeless personality and passion for what she does, a quality that evokes the spirit of Gucci, complementing the brand’s design story behind each of its creations. With songs like Cosmic Love and Ship To Wreck, and a sense of style like hers, the singer, who leads the band Florence + The Machine, is already a known figure in the pop music industry as well as the fashion circuit. In fact, she is the first celebrity to sport Gucci’s G-timeless automatic timepiece which features beautiful bees, hearts and star motifs and is one of the brand’s best horologic creations. To accentuate the beauty of the watch she also wore a bangle and a mix of rings from Gucci Jewellery’s Icon, Marché des Merveilles and Flora collections.

The hot topic of the season has been the idea of restructuring the classic Fashion Week model, and today Wes Gordon joined the ranks of designers forgoing the traditional runway. For Fall 2016, he presented his collection entirely online in a series of nine GIFs posted to his Instagram account. “It can be kind of limiting—four white walls, six minutes to tell our story,” Gordon was quoted as saying. “There are 600 shows on the calendar. As a smaller brand, it’s an opportunity to be mobile, do something different.” Rather than focusing on the spectacle of the runway, the video clips allow for the designs to take center stage. Potential customers were able to see the detail of each piece—something Gordon prides himself on—in real world scenarios. Filmed and photographed by Kat Irlin, the imagery focuses on the movement and beauty of his designs, and lets viewers see exactly who the Wes Gordon girl is. There were a number of slim-cut slip dresses, panels of sheer lace on jacket sleeves and skirt slits, as well as feminine details like ruffled collars and bow ties that were balanced with more masculine trousers and coats. A collection favorite was a drop-waist dress with a ruffled skirt done in a sheer, baby blue silk.

Christian Louboutin and Moda Operandi have partnered together to create a limited-edition, capsule line of zodiac-inspired footwear. The Zodiac Collection will be available in three colourways—black, navy and wine—and will be decorated in gold and silver thread. Two different shoe types will be offered: a ballerina flat and a peep-toe mule, both finished in the signature Louboutin red sole. The shoes are extremely limited as only 45 pair will be released worldwide. Each shoe will be handmade in Louboutin’s Parisian atelier, and customizable with your monogram and date of birth. The collection is currently available for pre-order and priced from $2,000-$2,200.

Platinum Club, the newest luxury addition to Australia’s The Ghan and Indian Pacific’s rail fleet, begins official service on the tracks this month. Featuring a deluxe bar, lounge and fully flexible dining area exclusive to Platinum guests, the Platinum Club marks the first major refurbishment for Great Southern Rail trains since 2008. The carriage offers a daytime lounge setting with adaptable dining options and an evening banquet layout suitable for captain’s dinners and larger group gatherings. “We have experienced a 24 per cent increase in demand for Platinum Service travel over the past two years so we are delighted to be able to enhance our premium offerings with this new social and dining space,” Great Southern Rail spokesman Steve Kernaghan said. Woods Bagot designer Jordan Schumacher, who partnered with Great Southern Rail on the refurbishment, said the new Platinum Club offered a sense of sophisticated luxury, seating 30 guests for dining and an additional 20 in the lounge area. The space boasts quartzite tabletops, timber flooring, brass fittings and leather banquette lounge seating in tones of ash, moss and sepia. The first of four Platinum Club carriages has been completed and is now in service, with the remaining carriages rolling out over coming months. Gold Service travellers on board the Indian Pacific and The Ghan will continue to enjoy the dining and social atmosphere of the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and Outback Explorer Lounge carriages.

All set for Titanic II? No, you’re not time travelling. This is, in fact, the Titanic replica that Australian billionaire Clive Palmer is creating. Back in 2012, Palmer had announced his plans to recreate the Belfast liner that sank on its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean, and set sail this year. However, the plans have now been pushed back to 2018. A little over a century after the Titanic began its journey the replica will mirror the ship —with a few modifications. To meet modern maritime safety regulations, the vessel will measure 4 m wider and the hull will be welded, not riveted. When complete, the Titanic II will measure 270 m long, 53 m high, and weigh 56,000 tons. Like its predecessor, the Titanic II will have three cabin classes. The ship will span nine floors and be able to carry 2,400 passengers. Other features will include Turkish baths, a swimming pool and gymnasium. As far as we know, Kate and Leo are not scheduled to be on it! It is important to note that as far as cruise liners go, this one is far from the largest, with gross tonnage these days clocking in at above 100,000. For the truly curious out there who may wonder if this is a coal-powered ship, given that the original boiler uptakes will be recreated, in fact it is diesel-powered. Four diesel engines power three azimuth thrusters and two bow thrusters. Instead of Southampton to New York, however, the ship’s maiden voyage will be between Jiangsu, China, where it’s being built, to Dubai. This story remains a work in progress as rumors continue to swirl around Palmer and the health of his businesses. But the key question remains, if the project is actually completed, would you book passage?

SIHH 2016 witnessed some of the most spectacular timepieces of all times, one such masterwork was Sherman, a limited edition robot-inspired watch by Swiss watchmaker MB&F, crafted in collaboration with clock-maker L’Epée, Switzerland’s only specialised high-end clock manufacturer. Just when you think ‘this is it’, master watch-makers surprise you with something better than what has been seen before, making impossible things possible. MB&F Sherman is a friendly themed robot, a younger brother to the MB&F Melchior clock released in 2015. This adorable robot was conceived and designed by MB&F and engineered and crafted by L’Epée 1839. Sherman is said to be a result of Swiss watchmaker Maximilian Büsser’s efforts to revisit his childhood during which he always wanted a robot friend. The diamond set model shows time displayed in the traditional two-hand clock-style dial. Like its brother, Sherman’s brain area has a mineral glass dome which keeps the balance wheel and its regulation system visible at all times. According to its makers, there are two things that Sherman does extremely well. First of the two is telling time; the second making people smile. Its power to bring smiles is touted as its superpower. Let’s see how much the power works on you!

Scandinavian design brand, in collaboration with Miyake Design Studio, earlier this week, presented a unique range of high end ceramics, glass and home textiles. The collaboration, which looks simple, is much more than it looks; it is the result of the teamwork of not only two masters of timeless design from two different sides of the world, but also two different fields of design industry. Unique elements from both the celebrated institutions are reflected in the range. The collection also marks Issey Miyake, the much-loved fashion house’s first venture in the interior industry with Iitala. The Iittala X Issey Miyake home collection was designed to celebrate every day. It comprises tableware, serve-ware, table linens and more. The range invites one to rejoice even in the mundane routines of domestic life with its natural colour palette and elegant shapes. The pieces in the array can be easily matched with each other as the designers have incorporated a distinct sense of harmony in the entire range. A common idea running across the complete collection is the idea of blossoming flowers, which adds emotions and boosts interaction between the product and its user.

Princess Cruises has collaborated with famed master chocolatier Norman Love to bring you a taste of the highest indulgence. “Chocolate Journeys” is the line’s new onboard chocolate experience, featuring artisan chocolates, custom desserts and the most lavish chocolate bites yet, created by the internationally acclaimed chocolatier. Love, who launched Norman Love Confections in 2001, has since made it to the top 10 chocolatiers in North America for making “the best ultra-premium chocolates in the nation.” Also, what’s a good chocolate without some wine pairings on the side? Guests can expect plenty of that onboard the Princess Cruises too. Featuring a competent pastry team trained specially by the master chocolatier himself, guests onboard the Princess Cruises can expect to indulge in a wide assortment of experiences, including a rotation of 15 ultra-posh chocolate dessert designs in the ship’s main dining rooms, a welcome glass of bubbly with Love’s signature “Chocolate Love Pop” truffles, Chocolate Petits Fours at Formal Night and an aromatic chocolate spa. Also, if you decide that you have fallen in love with Love’s creations, Norman Love Renowned Boxed Chocolates are available on-board the ship for you to take home.

Come February 27, Guernsey’s is holding a legendary guitar auction like never before, in what they call “the most diverse assemblage of collectible guitars ever presented”. From fine acoustic instruments made way back in the 1800s to more modern, recently made masterpieces, the over 300 lots in the sale are a truly eclectic collection. The auction, which is also available online, will go live on February 27 at New York City’s East 73rd Street Bohemian National Hall. Several private collections will be featured in the event, including over 20 from legendary jazz guitarist George Benson’s personal collection. The Henry Lowenstein Collection will also present some of the rarer mandolins and guitars made by Joseph Bohmann. The late Robert Yelin also debuts at the auction with an impressive collection of over 40 guitars, including ones by Gibson, D’Angelico, Benedetto, and Buscarino. The extremely rare and diverse collection will also feature a collector’s favorite, the lesser known (but not any less fine) Larson. Bidders can also expect to see lots of autographed-and-played guitars, including one by Richie Sambora and Eddie Van Halen. Other famous owners include Eric Clapton, Tony Mottola, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Franny Beecher. And, in an eerie turn of events, those who remember the chilling thriller In Cold Blood will be thrilled (or horrified) to know that the guitar used by Robert Blake, who plays killer Perry Smith in the Academy Award-winning film, is the exact one that belonged to the actual Perry Smith. From cold blooded murderers to late legends and current pop icons, this truly diverse assembling is definitely one to look out for. Here are some guitars waiting to be featured at the auction, including Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 black and yellow Charvel, a custom-made beauty played by Van Halen himself, a 1962 Gretsch White Falcon, and an autographed Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul.