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.
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Proudly, Louis Vuitton presented its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection. The collection is shaped by the influence of modern Indian sartorialism on the global contemporary wardrobe – captured in the dandyism that lies at the heart of Studio Homme.
In the ancient caves of Matera, history comes to life: Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita is no ordinary hotel – it’s a tribute to a long-lost way of living. Guests who stay here step into another world: silent, archaic, magical. It’s a place where luxury is born from simplicity.
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.
A visit to the visionary chef at his art-filled Casa Maria Luigia in Modena
In Dakar, Jorge Perez Ortiz and Rodri Porcelli capture youth, community and friendship through the rhythms of the […]
Portugal’s charm lies in its serenity.
In a way of life shaped by sea breezes, warm light, historic cities, and modern design. In recent years, the country has evolved from an insider tip to a must-visit destination for mindful travelers – and for good reason.
With a soaring wooden spiral that inscribes Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” into the sky, Austria presents a poetic synthesis of architecture, music, and sustainability at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Designed by BWM Designers & Architects in collaboration with facts and fiction, the pavilion is a vibrant invitation to co-create the future – not designed, but composed.
Some places don’t need to be reinvented, just rethought a little. For example, what was once a simple campsite on the edge of Aschau in Chiemgau has been transformed into a stylish, modern chalet village – without losing even a hint of its intimate connection to nature. On the contrary. With the Agrad Chalets, a place of power has been created that blends quietly into its surroundings and is luxurious without saying it out loud.
A spoon gliding through soft egg yolk, a ray of light shining through a window or the tinkling of a glass in the evening: sometimes it’s not the loud sounds but the quiet moments that linger in the memory. The design hotel K5, designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, is located in a historic bank building in the heart of Tokyo’s financial district. In addition to rooms, an entrance area and a pop-up space, it also houses three culinary spots that are not just about eating waffles and drinking sake, but about discovering moments that sparkle without being loud.
Knarvik Church is a contemporary interpretation of the 1000-year-old stave churches in Norway. This award-winning sacred building designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter has become a tourist attraction – and also a place that is open to all.
When an internationally acclaimed designer joins forces with an iconic boutique hotel and a heritage furniture manufacturer, the result is more than a room – it’s a statement. Two newly designed rooms at Hotel Altstadt Vienna, created by Arthur Arbesser in collaboration with Wittmann, unite Viennese charm with Milanese flair.
Minimalist elegance, masterful craftsmanship, and the finest sake – right in the heart of Vienna, a place has opened that unites all of this in a truly unique way: the new SHIKI Boutique | Sakethek by Joji Hattori.
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.
Expo 2025 in Osaka is welcoming its visitors with a structure that is in a class of its own. Architect Sou Fujimoto has designed the Grand Ring for the World Exposition. It is the world’s largest wooden architectural construction, made with glued laminated timber.
From June 17 to 22, 2025, Switzerland’s only art fair dedicated exclusively to photography returns to Volkshaus Basel for its 10th anniversary edition. With 39 galleries from 15 countries, a curated “Beyond Photography” section, and a host of special programs, photo basel 2025 promises to be a highlight for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The Danish company Vipp, renowned for its pedal bins and bathroom and kitchen designs, has long been making waves with its stylish guesthouses. Their latest venture: the rammed-earth constructed Vipp Todos Santos in Mexico, seamlessly fusing Scandinavian minimalism with Mexican tradition.
Iceland: Sea Salt, Salmon, Psyche
Against Iceland’s rugged landscapes and fly-fishing tradition, Valentin Meneveau celebrates community rooted in nature and the beauty of simplicity