Around Schwarzsee, spring has arrived, bringing with it a sense of awakening, freshness, and new beginnings. The Alpenhotel Kitzbühel provides the perfect starting point to embrace it.
A jungle boutique hotel in Nosara: ESH Hotel Costa Rica blends design, wellness, and mindful luxury into a unique retreat experience.
Aurélie Fretti creates sculptural works that blend intuition, materiality, and the human body into a unique contemporary language.
A thought-provoking conversation on artificial intelligence and the future of society. Emad Mostaque explores how AI could redefine work, identity, and what it means to be human.
Sterrekopje Farm in South Africa redefines hospitality as a holistic “healing farm.” A regenerative retreat blending design, nature, and mindful living into a deeply transformative experience.
TRAVEL
Opening Menorca 2026 transforms the island into a hub for contemporary art. Combined with the refined Vestige hotels, it creates a unique travel experience between culture, design, and retreat.
A stone’s throw or two from the Carrara marble quarries near Pietrasanta lies Locanda al Colle, where art shapes the very spirit of the house. It was the surrounding landscape that first drew it here, and the boutique hotel carries that inspiration forward, as if it were an atelier set gently within the Tuscan hills.
Palmaïa – The House of AïA is a consciously designed wellness resort in Riviera Maya. With its AïA Wellness concept, plant-based cuisine, and innovative “Gifting Lifestyle,” it offers a refined perspective on modern luxury travel.
Jnane Rumi in Marrakech is an exceptional boutique hotel set in the Palmeraie. Art, architecture and lush gardens come together to create a soulful retreat of quiet luxury and creative inspiration.
Nomos Hotel in Rome combines historic architecture with radical minimalism. Located in a restored 18th-century monastery, designer Henry Timi created an “anti-hotel” focused on natural materials, calmness and a new concept of slow luxury.
ART & CULTURE
A cinematic portrait of Porzellan-Manufaktur Nymphenburg and its collaboration with MCM: “Formed from Heritage” captures the creation of a limited-edition porcelain cup shaped by heritage, craftsmanship, and modern luxury.
Flea releases his debut solo album “Honora,” a deeply personal jazz project reflecting his roots, discipline, and lifelong musical journey.
“The Rhythm of the Eye” at Triennale Milano marks the first European exhibition of Don Bronstein, showcasing his intimate photographs of Chicago’s jazz scene and redefining visual storytelling.
Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo presents Rina Banerjee’s poetic exploration of migration, identity and postcolonial narratives through immersive contemporary art.
ARCHITECTURE
Wendelstrand near Gothenburg is a visionary wooden town designed by Snøhetta, combining sustainable architecture, green urban planning, and a self-sufficient lifestyle in a former quarry.
Wood as a mindset: Matteo Thun & Partners explore how timber shapes sustainable architecture, circular design, and human-centered spaces.
The Ørestad Church in Copenhagen, designed by Henning Larsen, is a sculptural timber building and modern community hub. Built from biobased materials, the church acts as a sustainable “CO₂ bank”.
South of Addis Ababa, the Bishoftu International Airport by Zaha Hadid Architects is set to become Africa’s largest aviation infrastructure project, designed as a global hub connecting the continent with the world.
The Moreprk Skyline Skatepark by AAN Architects in Shanghai’s Xuhui District combines architecture, sport, and skyline views in a spectacular skatepark 20 meters above the city.
Between sacred mountains and endless rice fields: Shonai Suiden Terrasse in Japan, designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Shigeru Ban, blends sustainable timber architecture with the poetic landscape of Yamagata.
FASHION & BEAUTY
A retrospective on Maison Margiela’s “Artisanal: Our Creative Laboratory” exhibition in Shanghai 2026—exploring couture, craftsmanship, and conceptual fashion.
Leslie Zhang is one of the most compelling fashion photographers of his generation, blending Chinese culture, nostalgia, and contemporary fashion into a distinct visual language.
Aedes de Venustas is one of the most intriguing niche perfume houses from New York. This article explores the brand’s history, creative philosophy and distinctive aesthetic, highlighting its unique blend of botanical inspiration, incense accords and contemporary fragrance artistry.
The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 collection “Super Nature” by Nicolas Ghesquière blends nature, technology and craftsmanship into a visionary fashion landscape. Presented at the Louvre, it reinterprets traditional silhouettes, materials and travel accessories for the future.
Spring/Summer 2026 menswear explores fashion as a state of being. From sculptural silhouettes to deconstructed classics, clothing becomes a space of resonance for presence, personality and contemporary culture.
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DESIGN
Discover the poetic textile design of Giulio Caponi—unique pieces blending art, memory, and traditional craftsmanship.
The Secrid Flexwallet combines minimalist design, RFID protection and flexible functionality. A sustainable wallet for modern routines.
Sustainable materials, refined craftsmanship and timeless Italian design: Warli creates furnishing accessories that combine aesthetics with environmental responsibility.
ETRO Residences Phuket blend Italian design heritage with tropical nature, redefining luxury branded living through craftsmanship, serenity and timeless elegance.
Lucas Zito creates 3D-printed lighting from reclaimed and bio-sourced plastics. Discover BUOY and a mindful approach to contemporary lighting design.
Kelly Wearstler Launches Side Hustle — A New Creative Platform in Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills becomes the backdrop for an exciting creative experiment as design luminary Kelly Wearstler unveils Side Hustle, a multidisciplinary platform that redefines the boundaries of contemporary artistic expression.
