What do you do with your money when you’re getting less from your savings? What about diamonds! We paid a visit to jeweller Michael Kruzik in Vienna …
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We’re in Seefeld in Tirol, a picturesque village at 1,200 metres above sea level that has twice been a venue for the Winter Olympic Games. That sporting spirit can still be felt today when you leave the lower station and the mountain railway behind you and take a stroll through the pedestrianised town centre …
Big City. That’s the name of the latest and biggest piece of work by Austrian artist Alessandro Painsi, who has installed Denmark’s largest indoor artwork in an apartment building in Aalborg …
Mario Pricken knows what’s valuable, and most importantly, he knows why. The Stylemate spoke to him about the value of objects, good stories and how the value compass has changed as a result of the coronavirus …
“The Aura of Value” is both an innovation book for creative thinkers in product development, marketing, design, events or art and reading material for those of us who appreciate valuable things and want to understand what makes these products special …
Anyone that enjoys a cosy holiday with a touch of luxury will feel right at home at the NIDUM hotel in Tyrol thanks to its casual luxury concept. It’s clear as soon as you arrive that values are the top priority here, above all quality, so everyone will feel in safe hands – from the guests to the employees, and even the manager …
Beat you to it! That’s what you’ll be shouting with glee when you’re able to glide down freshly prepared pistes first thing in the morning, then in the afternoon swing right into the hotel bar …
Just like the hydrangeas in Olga Wisinger-Florian’s work that went under the hammer in the most recent auction at the im Kinsky, the art market is blooming even in this period of crisis. We cast a glance behind the scenes of the Viennese auction house …
With Celinde, a range of coffee tables with cross-shaped legs and an integrated serving tray, Lukas Klingsbichel celebrates urban coffee culture and becomes part of the World Wide Things Collection, a selection of design objects taken from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Here, the designer talks about his favourite pieces in the collection …
In the picturesque village of Pürgg, high above the Ennstal valley and with a population of just 150, time seems to stand still. Austrian poet Peter Rosegger described the idyllic spot as the “cradle of Styria”, and it’s where we discover a restaurant and guesthouse with centuries-old character that is still evident today …
Systematic, nalytical, focused. And mindful of feasibility. That’s how Graz-based product designer Lukas Klingsbichel describes his way of working. Because it’s only when something is really feasible that reality can be changed – and that’s what he’s interested in …
Innovative jeweller Barbara Gressl is celebrating her 55th anniversary this year – the perfect occasion to reflect on the value of craftsmanship and precious moments …
Whether you’re looking to enjoy the tranquillity of nature or for winter adventures on the slopes, Salzburg ski resort Wagrain is sure to grant the wishes of peace seekers and adrenaline junkies alike. You’ll find the perfect starting point at the Almmonte – and from December 2020 that will include the new Präclarum Suites …
Robert Comploj is a master of glass art. He learned the craft of glassblowing from the glass masters of Murano. Each of his glass objects, which can be purchased in the GLASHÜTTE COMPLOJ studio in Vienna, is a handmade unique piece …
Although we live in a materialistic world, “things” have a surprisingly bad reputation: they are seen as dead and soulless, and inferior to the organic world of plants, animals and humans in every respect. Anyone devoting themselves too enthusiastically to “things” is quickly suspected of being superficial. You might find that somewhat hypocritical considering we all invest a lot of energy in the quest for beautiful and valuable things, and in order to buy them we have to earn that thing called money…
A holiday in a hut evokes images of a rustic atmosphere – a four-star hotel, on the other hand, is all about luxury. You’ll find both of these in the cosy chalets at the Puradies nature resort, where you can spend your holiday in private as a couple or as a family, and enjoy unobtrusive luxury combined with sleek, Alpine flair …
New label La Katz creates classic and timeless silk items, which is perfect for both indoor and outdoor wear. For label founder Laura Sänger, beauty and quality need to work hand in hand, and so she insisted on local production …
Wine producer Markus Kirnbauer’s wardrobe is as varied as his job. We talked about what matters to him at the moment, the values he maintains at his winery K+K Kirnbauer and who he has to turn away …