Japan is especially worth visiting in 2025: with the Expo in Osaka the country places a strong focus on the future – with themes such as sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation. It’s a great opportunity to (re)discover Japan not just as a technological powerhouse, but as a destination rooted in deep aesthetics and mindfulness.
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At the heart of the interior design of Dubai’s newest gourmet temple, Akabeko, created by 4SPACE, is the interplay between light and shadow. Traditional Japanese aesthetics meet modern design in the extravagant city of Dubai.
Japanische Ästhetik ist eine einzigartige Verbindung aus Tradition und Moderne, aus Reduktion und Tiefe. Geprägt von Konzepten wie Wabi-Sabi, Yūgen und Ma, zieht sie sich durch Kunst, Architektur, Design und das tägliche Leben. Doch was macht diese Ästhetik so besonders?
Located in a tranquil riverside neighborhood at the heart of Kyoto, GENJI Kyoto is a contemporary interpretation of Machiya townhouses, marrying traditional concepts with modern amenities. Inspired by the Japanese masterpiece Tale of Genji, the story of which took place in the vicinity, the hotel’s designers took motifs from the novel to create a wabi sabi world of beauty and harmony.
After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects’ shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.
The great draughtsman Alfred Kubin shows us the world in the clutches of evil. The exhibition at the ALBERTINA MODERN presents Kubin’s early creative phase from 1899 to 1904 from the ALBERTINA’s collection of around 1800 drawings. 100 works visualise his dark world, in which evil, the frightening and the gruesome prevail.
This is how to defy the autumn blues: INA KENT celebrates its 15th birthday with another SPECIAL EDITION – popular INA KENT classics shine in fearlessly vibrant hues and exciting textures for this year’s birthday collection. The effect? They add glamour, buoyant optimism and a whole lot of attention to any look…
Discover the new Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi: An ultra-luxurious island resort with villas, mansions, yacht club, spa, and iconic architecture – opening in 2030.
Louis Vuitton presents Visionary Journeys, an immersive exhibition at Osaka’s Nakanoshima Museum of Art (July 15 – Sept 17, 2025), celebrating 170 years of innovation and Japanese inspiration.
Longevity, biohacking, and the quiet immortality of art
What does it truly mean to live long? In the new THE Stylemate issue Endless Enough, we dive deep – from the world’s Blue Zones to biohacking and art as a vessel for immortality. A magazine for those who seek not just more years in life, but more life in their years.
From Salzburg to Tokyo, Edwina Hörl unites fashion, art, and culinary culture into a concept that understands clothing as a social and cultural intervention. Her collection “listen to the soup” reflects this philosophy – while also pointing to her life beyond fashion: running her late husband’s ramen bar in Tokyo.
High above Souda Bay, a new sanctuary rises. The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa by Block722 blends raw Mediterranean beauty with timeless simplicity, creating a place where architecture becomes a mindful bridge between land, sea, and soul.
With over 35 years at the forefront of fashion, UNDERCOVER fuses the raw power of punk culture with avant-garde aesthetics and masterful craftsmanship. At the heart of it all is Jun Takahashi – a designer whose creative philosophy, “making art, not clothes,” defines the brand’s USP: clothing as a visual and cultural signal – a pleasant noise in everyday life.
Less is more – and the SECRID Miniwallet proves it. Compact in size, yet big on functionality, this clever wallet blends minimalist design with bold personality. Now available in an eye-catching zebra pattern, it becomes a true fashion statement and the perfect everyday companion for those who expect more from their essentials.
This summer Lifestylehotels®launches an exclusive partnership with global e-mobility leader BYD (Build Your Dreams). From June 11 to September 11, 2025, guests at two selected member hotels will have the opportunity to experience the all-new BYD Sealion 7 Excellence firsthand – with a complimentary test drive through Austria’s breathtaking alpine scenery.
Between volcanic stone and citrus groves, ancient heritage and contemporary aesthetics, two exceptional hotels have carved out their own spaces of slow luxury: Zash Country Boutique Hotel and the Monaci delle Terre Nere.
The Mercado Nicolás Bravo is more than just a market in multiple ways. Designed by AIDIA STUDIO, the project is a social initiative that provides the local community with a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills. At the same time, it impresses as a striking piece of architecture.
Agus Putu Suyadnya’s “Symbiotic Utopia” paints a fragile harmony between nature, myth, and modernity