Each week brings together a considered selection of places, objects, and moments — where heritage, craftsmanship and seasonal atmosphere are reinterpreted through a contemporary lens, shaping a more intuitive and experience-led vision of luxury. Elevated Weekly explores contemporary luxury through four distinct lenses: escape, object, ritual and experience. Four signals. One weekly edit.
From a restored landmark on Colombia’s Caribbean coast to fine jewellery shaped by heritage, a beauty ritual infused with the mood of summer, and the return of Geneva’s defining watchmaking event, this week’s selection moves through the many forms contemporary luxury can take — tactile, atmospheric and quietly immersive
Image credit: Courtesy of Four Seasons Cartagena
The Escape: A New Four Seasons Address Arrives in Cartagena
Set within a collection of restored colonial buildings in Cartagena, Colombia, Four Seasons Cartagena introduces a new chapter in the city’s historic centre, at the edge of the vibrant Getsemaní district and within walking distance of the Walled City. The project brings together a series of 16th-century structures, including a former convent and historic warehouses, carefully reimagined to preserve their architectural character while introducing a contemporary sense of space and calm. Original stone walls, wooden beams, and inner courtyards create a dialogue between past and present. Across the property, a network of restaurants, lounges, and open terraces extends the experience into the social rhythm of the city, while a rooftop pool and spa offer a more secluded counterpoint.
The Object: A New Chapter for Chaumet‘s Bee Collection
Chaumet revisits one of its most emblematic motifs — the bee — with a refined update to its Bee de Chaumet high jewellery collection. Rooted in the maison’s historical ties to Napoleon Bonaparte, the symbol continues to represent harmony, structure, and quiet power. The new pieces reinterpret honeycomb geometry through a contemporary lens, combining intricate diamond settings with sculptural gold compositions. The result is a collection that feels both architectural and fluid — designed for modern wear while preserving the house’s craftsmanship heritage.
The Ritual: Dioriviera Summer 2026 Makeup Collection Launches
Inspired by sun-drenched coastal escapes, Dioriviera Summer 2026 captures the effortless elegance of the Riviera. Designed as a sensory ritual, the collection focuses on luminous skin, soft bronzed tones, and fresh, radiant finishes. Lightweight textures and natural hues enhance rather than transform, reflecting a more relaxed and intuitive approach to beauty. Signature elements include sun-kissed palettes and luminous highlighters — designed to evoke the warmth, light, and atmosphere of summer.
Image credit: Watch and Wonders
The Experience: Watches and Wonders Opens Its Doors in Geneva
Taking place from April 14 to April 20, 2026, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 returns to Palexpo, bringing together 65 of the world’s leading watch brands. Recognised as a defining moment in the global watchmaking calendar, the event serves as a platform for unveiling the year’s key novelties. From established maisons such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier to a growing presence of independent watchmakers, Watches and Wonders reflects both the heritage of horology and its evolving future.