Brand New: Aston Martin Partners with the Waldorf Astoria, Armani Casa Debuts the ONDA chair, GRAFF Gets a New Home, and More

Aston Martin and the Waldorf Astoria announced a new partnership, bringing us the ideal luxury pairing of hospitality and performance. Along with merging the Waldorf’s top-quality service with the refined craftsmanship and luxury travel of the Aston Martin, the companies are presenting customers with exclusive perks—access to the most recent cars, personal sessions with drivers from the Aston Martin team, and VIP access to auto events like the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California.

Armani Casa’s new ONDA chaise longue chair features a contemporary aesthetic and a sleek curve design reminiscent of a cresting ocean wave. Simple and stylish, the seafoam-colored piece is covered in woven leather and has a padded mattress and upholstered headrest. ONDA is sure to be your new favorite home accessory, and a sublime spot for a quick nap.

To celebrate the launch of Jaguar’s new XE model, the automobile company has commissioned a series of artworks, created in collaboration with British artist Howard Lee. For the project, Lee created a trio of large-scale paintings that capture the updated exterior and interiors of the car in incredible lifelike detail. The artworks, created with acrylic and oil paint, depict the XE’s sharp and assertive body, complete with slim full-LED headlights, a fresh bumper design, and an updated grill.

Chandelier Creative opened its new project, The Owl Bureau, last Saturday in Los Angeles. The bookshop features a light, bright aesthetic (conceived and designed by Studio K.O.,Waka Waka, and Machinehistories) and specializes in print culture—both current and past, covering areas like counter culture, fashion, photography, architecture, art, and design. In addition to housing an artist in residence program, which is currently supporting its inaugural artistic resident, Alex Reed, the location will also host talks, exhibitions, and creative events.

Kitchen brand Dacor recently opened its first-ever showroom in New York, Dacor Kitchen Theater. Located in the city’s A&D building and accessible by appointment only, the showroom gives customers the opportunity to see and interact with the brand’s pristine appliances in specially curated, home-like settings.

Sevan Biçakci’s new 85-piece timepiece collection captures the stories of Ottoman traditions, arts, and crafts, imagined in details like carved cherubs, bands of pearls, and sparkling handset diamonds. Our favorite? The Potameides watch, which features a bracelet composed of gold-winged dragonflies surrounding a face featuring a twinkling dragonfly.

After occupying a space at 710 Madison Avenue since 2001, jewelry brand Graff has officially moved into the historic structure for good. Featuring interiors by Peter Marino, the flagship’s beautiful five-story building will continue to serve as a home for Graff’s world-renowned diamonds, ensuring the brand will become a long-term pillar in the local luxury retail community.

Following the release of Master & Dynamic’s MW07 True Wireless earphones (which quickly sold out in a collaboration with Louis Vuitton), the brand has re-introduced the earphones for a second year. Now available in white marble, piano black, and pink coral, the earphones feature sound technology consistent with the first edition, including 10mm Beryllium drivers for optimum sound quality. This year’s edition also comes equipped with a stainless-steel carrying case, which provides 14 hours of listening.