What does a tortoise have to do with Christmas? Quite a lot! It stands for grounding, calm and optimism. All values that teach us true contemplation. In the form of a golden necklace from TWENTYTEN, the wise animal could soon be under your Christmas tree. With door number 15, we are taking it slow.
Category Archive: Nice to have
In the category Nice to have we present you “essentials” that are simply part of a good lifestyle. That is why you will find especially beautiful things from the areas of design, fashion, beauty and many more.
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Door number 14 opens gently and leads quietly into a room of silence, where Scandinavian design philosophies meet Japanese wisdom. The Danish Norm Architects have been studying the Far East for a long time and have incorporated their findings into numerous projects. Together with Gestalten Verlag, they have published Stillness, a book that we are giving away at the quietest time of the year.
No, this is not just a blog post, this is door number 13 in THE Stylemate Advent calendar. Behind it is a set with three products from the South Tyrolean skincare brand Not Just Bodycare: hair shampoo, shower gel and facial cream.
Transporting Christmas presents by bike? Yes U con. All you need in addition to your cycle is a pannier bag or a rucksack. Or something that combines both. For example, the Jannik Pannier Backpack from Ucon Acrobatics, which is hiding behind door number 3 today in size M and in the colour black.
After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects’ shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.
In collaboration with Alex Israel, Louis Vuitton presents Ocean BLVD, a unique invitation to a three-dimensional, iconic walk along Los Angeles Boulevard, as part of the Maison’s Ocean fragrance collection. Alluding to the style of the Californian city, the exceptional piece reflects Alex Israel’s work “Sunset Coast Drive”, a miniature model of a street in 2022.
The great popular science book about dreams – with cutting-edge findings from neuroscience
For the fourth year in a row, Jean Paul Gaultier is flying the rainbow flag with pride. This year’s Pride Limited Edition is a fantastic collaboration: Two naked torsos, adorned with just one brushstroke – the work of legendary New York artist and activist Keith Haring.
On the occasion of Louis Vuitton’s first Voyager show, which took place in Shanghai on 18 April, the Maison is now unveiling its extended collaboration with artist Sun Yitian. Known for her photorealistic paintings of toys and other mass-produced items, she has created an exclusive series that brings the Pre-Fall 2024-Collection to life in a colourful way. The collaboration spans ready-to-wear, leather goods, trunks, accessories and fragrances.
If bags could talk, they would certainly tell us many stories. But what stories can someone tell us who has been designing bags herself – and has been doing so successfully for a long time? We asked designer Ina Kent for an interview and found out what her first bag looked like in the 1970s, what she thinks of gender-specific bags and that she regularly carries watermelons…
With The Book 20th Edition, Lifestylehotels™ takes you to places where you can let loose. Discover not only new places, but also discover yourself. The world we would like to take you to is a world of allowing and mindfulness.
Together with their trainers Assal Arian and Marcel Maurer, Peloton is organising an active weekend at Puradies Naturesort Leogang under the motto Fit and Balanced.
Nestled amidst the enchanting wilderness of Harads, Treehotel offers a plethora of captivating activities that promise to immerse visitors in the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area …
Bulgari’s iconic handbag embodies timeless elegance and versatility in a design inspired by the timeless beauty of Rome…
For the first time, Louis Vuitton is presenting a fine jewelry collection for men: Les Gastons Vuitton. As a tribute to Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the grandson of the founder of the French Maison, the collection is inspired by his fun-loving nature…
Brands with added value! Sustainability and corporate responsibility are not just a good New Year’s resolution at Mister Spex, but have been a priority since the company was founded…
Every love story is unique, characterized by special moments and heartfelt emotions. In the same way, every piece of jewelry tells its own story and nothing symbolizes love more beautifully than a carefully selected diamond solitaire…
Bulgari and Save the Children celebrate 15 years of a successful partnership with the launch of a new custom made necklace and the #withmewithyou campaign…