Each week, Elevated Weekly explores the escapes, objects, rituals and experiences shaping the future of contemporary luxury through a carefully curated edit of global discoveries. Four signals. One weekly edit.
From a new hospitality arrival in the Spanish capital and a vibrant reinterpretation of a jewellery icon to a major Swiss skincare debut and a citywide celebration of watchmaking, this week’s selection explores how heritage is being reimagined through contemporary design, innovation and experience.
Image credit: Nobu Hotels
The Escape: Nobu Opens a New Hotel in Madrid
Nobu has officially arrived in Madrid, opening a new hotel near Puerta del Sol. Set within a transformed historic building, the address pairs Japanese minimalism with Madrid’s energetic character, bringing together 50 rooms and suites, a rooftop bar and, naturally, a Nobu restaurant.
The Object: Van Cleef & Arpels Introduces a Pink Alhambra
Van Cleef & Arpels gives its iconic Alhambra a new expression in vibrant pink enamel, introduced to the signature motif for the first time. Several years in development, the colour draws on a complex enamelling technique inspired by the historic “gold ruby” process.
Image credit: La Prairie
The Ritual: La Prairie Launches Its First New Collection in 13 Years
La Prairie returns to its Swiss roots with Swiss Pristine, its first entirely new collection in 13 years. Six years in development, the three-piece collection harnesses Swiss glacial minerals and cellular science to strengthen the skin barrier, targeting a younger generation facing the effects of modern fatigue.
The Experience: Geneva Watch Days Brought Watchmaking Across the City
Geneva was firmly on watch time from 2–6 September as Geneva Watch Days returned. New releases were joined by exhibitions, workshops and talks across the city, bringing collectors closer to the CEOs and watchmakers behind the industry and offering a more open way to experience contemporary watchmaking.