Each week, Elevated Weekly brings you a curated dispatch from the world of Elevated Living, uncovering the escapes, objects, rituals and experiences shaping the conversation around modern luxury. Four signals. One weekly edit.
From a restored Renaissance-era retreat overlooking Florence to a new design collection exploring tactile materials and sculptural form, a performance-driven wellness concept shaped by a famed tennis player, and a landmark city pop-up reimagining hospitality through fashion, these are the moments quietly shaping how we travel, live and restore.
Image credit: Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, Florence
The Escape: Villa San Michele Reopens Above Florence
Perched above Florence in Fiesole, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel reopens on 28 April 2026 following an 18-month restoration. Set within a 15th-century former monastery, the hotel returns with 39 redesigned rooms and suites by Luigi Fragola Architects, alongside its first spa created with Guerlain. Now open across an extended season, it offers a renewed way to experience Florence through heritage, nature and contemporary luxury.
The Object: Bentley Home Unveils a New Collection at Milan Design Week
Bentley Home presents its 2026 collection at Milan Design Week, marking its global debut this week. Conceived as a “sensory landscape,” the collection explores a more tactile, sustainable direction through low-impact materials and precise craftsmanship. Key pieces such as the Embrace sofa by Carlo Colombo and the sculptural Porter trunk sit alongside refined seating and statement tables, combining wood, leather, marble, natural resins and hand-brushed shellac lacquers. Rooted in Bentley’s automotive DNA, the designs balance fluid lines with exacting detail, translating quiet luxury into a new language for the home.
The Ritual: Aman Partners with Novak Djokovic on a New Wellness Programme
Aman introduces a new wellness programme with Novak Djokovic, its Global Wellness Ambassador, as part of the next phase of its Longevity Pathways initiative. Rolling out across five global destinations this week, the three-night Mobility and Recovery ritual draws on Djokovic’s disciplined approach to performance and longevity. Combining on-court tennis coaching with thermal banya practices and targeted neuro-muscular stretching, the programme translates elite performance science into a refined, immersive experience. Set within Aman’s signature minimalist environments, it reflects a growing shift towards precision-led, longevity-focused wellness.
Image credit: Photo by Annabel Elston
The Experience: Louis Vuitton Opens London Hotel Pop-up Celebrating Monogram
Louis Vuitton opens a hotel pop-up in London from 24 April to 21 June 2026, marking 130 years of its iconic Monogram. Set in Mayfair, the playful concept brings together a café, bar, exhibition, and boutique, reimagining the codes of a classic hotel stay through a distinctly Louis Vuitton lens. Blending travel, design, and heritage, the space offers an immersive experience where fashion and hospitality seamlessly converge.