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 restored 18th century palazzo introducing a new vision of Maltese hospitality to playful Swiss watchmaking collaborations, couture inspired wellness rituals and the return of Paris’ most atmospheric tennis tradition, this week’s selection explores how positive luxury continues to move toward intimacy, collectability, design and emotionally driven experiences.
The Escape: A New Design-Led Address Arrives in Malta with Casa Bonavita
Warm Mediterranean light washes over limestone streets as Casa Bonavita prepares to open its doors on 15 May 2026, introducing a more intimate vision of Maltese hospitality. Hidden within a restored 18th century palazzo in the historic village of Attard, the 17 room boutique hotel combines original architectural details with cinematic interiors layered in vintage furniture, artisanal ceramics and sculptural lighting. Created by Christopher and Suzanne Sharp of The Rug Company, the property also features a Mediterranean restaurant, secluded gardens and a wellness sanctuary, offering a deeply personal alternative to Malta’s larger coastal resorts.
Image credit: Audemars Piguet
The Object: Audemars Piguet Reimagines Its Codes with Swatch
Audemars Piguet has sent shockwaves from Le Brassus to Zurich by joining forces with Swatch for “Royal Pop” — a rule-breaking collection that morphs the legendary architecture of the Royal Oak into eight vibrant, Bioceramic pocket watches. Drawing a straight line to Swatch’s cult 1980s POP lineage, these modular pieces are powered by a hand-wound iteration of the signature SISTEM51 movement. Suspended from bold leather lanyards or propped on sleek desk stands, they are wearable, high-camp cultural artifacts completely shifting the boundaries of contemporary horology.
Image credit: Dior Maison
The Ritual: Dior Launches a New Wellness Collection
Dior Maison expands its world into wellness with a new collection inspired by movement, ritual and contemporary living. Featuring yoga blocks, resistance bands, water bottles and sculptural fitness accessories wrapped in the house’s iconic Cannage motif, the collection transforms everyday exercise into an extension of couture aesthetics. Crafted in a palette of soft neutrals and architectural forms, the objects reflect a growing shift within luxury toward holistic wellbeing, where design, fashion and personal rituals become increasingly intertwined.
The Experience: Roland Garros Returns to Paris
From May 18th, the French capital embraces its most elegant sporting tradition as Roland Garros takes over the historic 16th arrondissement through June 7. Far more than a grueling Grand Slam bracket, the tournament remains a definitive masterclass in courtside society. International tastemakers, designers, and cultural elite descend upon the grounds, transforming the red clay courts into a high-stakes runway of relaxed summer tailoring.