There is a new lifestyle trend called Lagom (pronounced “lar-gohm”), that comes from Sweden and has been conquering more and more fans. The whole Lagom philosophy is explained in a book, “Lagom: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life”, by British Niki Brantmark. Since Brantmark visited Sweden for the first time, she fell in … Read more
Now and again, appears a new superhero, said to help us fight all types of diseases. Turmeric or curcumin has been proclaimed the new superfood! Curcumin is the active component of Turmeric, a plant of the ginger family. Grounding its roots, you get the orange powder used in curries and for dying. The name comes … Read more
Fall is coming with its parties and cosy dinners, so now are the right time to think about getting a new cocktail ring! Before jumping into the business, we’ll share a fascinating trivia with you, to be used as small-talk in your next cocktail party! And it’s exactly about the name cocktail ring. The concept … Read more
Waking up, getting into the shower and rushing into work without breakfast and with just a coffee to go is what mornings look like for many people. A stressful morning can influence your whole day though, and having a morning routine can help you start fresh and relaxed. On the other hand, simple morning habits … Read more
As the 14th February approaches, we can’t help dreaming of receiving some beautiful flowers or a box of chocolate. Alright, alright, who are we trying to kid? What every woman truly desires is a special gift that shows how much her sweetheart loves her: jewellery, of course! Love and jewellery By 1920, the mass production … Read more
It’s been 10 years since Alexander McQueen tragically passed away, and to celebrate the life and work of British designer, why not watch again McQueen, the documentary about a fashion legend? Lee Alexander McQueen was undoubtedly an artist in every sense of the word, with an exuberant talent, imagination and extremely skilled. To bring the … Read more
Whether in Paris, New York, London or Milan, the street style during Fashion Week is a fantastic source of inspiration for office outfits. Fashion editors, models and fashionistas from all over the world gather for the runway shows looking fab, wearing the coolest and most on-point outfits. Here are some excellent inspiration and styling ideas … Read more
Although the Viennese cuisine is famous for its Wienerschnitzel and other meat dishes, there are many delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Vienna. And because there are so many options, you can get a bit lost. So we selected the best vegetarian restaurants to help you quench your craving for a healthy snack or a … Read more
Wonder Woman, AKA Gal Gadot, will play the Hollywood star and real-life hero Hedy Lamarr. The Israel-born Gadot will not only star but also executive-produce, together with her husband, the series about the Austrian real Wonder Woman. Hedy Lamarr led such a fascinating life that seems out of a book. Born to a Jewish family … Read more
Chiara Totire is the very definition of cool. The Italian stylist has a knack for putting together fabulous outfits that are at the same time über-chic and seriously laid-back. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chiara Totire (@chiaratotire) on Nov 13, 2019 at 12:44am PST Her style is a mix of masculine, … Read more
If you think fashion influencers’ posts all look the same on Instagram, you should have a look at checking invoices, one of the most unexpected and original fashion pages you’ll find in social media. They are making fashion fun again! The “anonymous duo based nowhere”, as they describe themselves in the bio, is in reality, … Read more
One of the most delightful surprises of Paris Fashion Week was the comeback of Jean Patou, a luxurious couture house that had been almost forgotten for thirty years. Now part of the LVMH group, Patou is headed by French designer Guillaume Henry who says: “Do we need Patou to be another expensive heritage house when … Read more
“My job as a designer is doing something where you can see the love and the work”, says Julien Dossena, the designer behind the fabulous Paco Rabanne Fall 2019 collection. Paco Rabanne was known as French fashion’s “enfant terrible”, and became famous in the 60s with his futuristic chainmail looks. Almost 60 years later, the … Read more
I was invited to a workshop talk about Fairmined Gold at the jewellery shop Skrein in Vienna. The guest speaker was a mining engineer and chair of the board at ARM, Alliance for Responsible Mining, the Austrian Dr Felix Hruschka. Dr Hrushka took us closer to the lives of small-scale miners in Latin America and … Read more
The new campaign for Miu Miu’s fall 2019 collection is out, and we loved it. Eddie Wrey shot the group of models including Haley Bieber and Adut Akech, in a ranch in Montana but it could be anywhere else. Miu Miu’s press release explains that the campaign is “powered by an exploration of youth and … Read more
Here is a private view of the Miuccia Prada’s dinner in Venice. Lucky you, since everybody has eyes on the Queen of the Adriatic those days. For the occasion of the 76th international film festival, one of the most celebrated red carpets in Europe, the Italian fashion designer, Miuccia Prada, was in Venice for other … Read more
Bernardette and Charlotte De Geyter. Photo courtesy of Bernadette. Ever thought that working with family was complicated? Well, think again; the mother-daughter duo Bernadette and Charlotte De Geyter will prove you wrong. With their fashion brand “Bernadette”, they have already skyrocketed to success in just over a year and a half! Based in Antwerp, mother … Read more