In a world where the fashion industry is facing a huge waste problem, Berlin-based label Ucon Acrobatics has come up with a groundbreaking solution. This fall, the company proudly presented one of the world’s first collections of bags and backpacks made primarily from recycled textiles. A step that not only redefines the boundaries of sustainable fashion, but also paves the way for circular production.
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Door 14 is crackling and warming. This time you can win a roll of firewood! Have fun taking part.
Immerse yourself in the warmth and elegance of this reversible coat from APPARIS, with a supple faux fur sherpa wrapping the smooth faux leather. This jacket not only offers two looks in one, but also practical welt pockets on both sides for convenient storage. The stand-up collar keeps the unpleasant cold at bay.
Powerhouse Company has designed the new Amsterdam headquarters of IT giant IBM, delivering on the company’s vision for the working world of tomorrow: a sustainable building that is not so much a traditional office as a pleasant and healthy meeting place for sharing ideas.
Zazi Vintage is a fascinating fashion label distinguished by its unique approach to sustainability and cultural diversity. Founded by Dutch-Afghan designer Jeanne de Kroon, Zazi Vintage has made a name for itself by blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
The fact that a healthy environment is increasingly becoming a luxury is something that even providers of luxurious gems are reluctant to accept. Tiffany’s therefore had a façade made from plastic waste from the sea designed for its store at Changi Airport. Designed by MVRDV, 3D-printed and fascinating.
The fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of design and architecture. We spoke to three designers who are reshaping the future…
With the application for Expo 2030 in Odessa, Ukraine aimed to make a statement. Although the project by Zaha Hadid Architects has been rejected, the symbol of resistance and reconstruction persists.
This is what we call a shooting star: Just a few years after its founding in 2014, the Italian jacket brand DUNO is represented worldwide at 800 top retailers. The collections combine innovation, the highest fashion standards, and a balanced price-performance ratio. The name DUNO is a recognized term in the premium outdoor sector, one that you need to keep an eye on from now on.
From December 2023, OLM Nature Escape, an extraordinary eco aparthotel, will set innovative trends in the South Tyrolean holiday hotel industry in three ways: with bold architecture in a circular shape, a pioneering culinary concept and, for the first time in the Alps, as a completely energy self-sufficient holiday home.
At the very tip of Java Island stands Amsterdam’s wooden Flatiron building, Hotel Jakarta. The heart of this energy-neutral 4-star hotel is a subtropical garden.
With the Circle Stores, the Swiss furniture company Vitra gives its products a second life and thus puts sustainable management into practice. From mid-October 2023, there will also be a Circle Store on the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein. There are further Circle Stores in Brussels and Amsterdam…
Inspired by the digital revolution and in response to an increasing scarcity of resources, Austrian designer and entrepreneur Gregor Pirouzi has developed a new creative concept based on the fair share principle for the textile industry that breaks with linear systems and establishes fair partnerships between the creative industry and its producers…
For the fifth consecutive year, the digital and physical design platform Isola joins the Dutch Design Week 2023 taking place in Eindhoven (Netherlands) from October 21st to 29th, 2023, and presents two main exhibitions inspired by Isola’s theme of this year, Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens..
Since its inception in 2012, the Danish fashion label RAINS has quickly become one of the trendiest labels for weatherproof clothing. What started with a simple yet stylish raincoat has evolved into an extensive collection of rainwear, bags, and accessories.
Max Weißenböck from MAM Vienna hangs himself on a cross on Vienna’s Stephansplatz for 24 hours. That sounds provocative? It is!
Winter is the time of year that many of us eagerly await. Why? Because it is the perfect season for an exciting and relaxing winter holiday. One of the best ways to enjoy winter is skiing. In the Alps, especially in the Saalbach-Hinterglemm region, a winter paradise awaits you that is not only impressive for skiers, but also for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Isola, creator of the namesake digital and physical design platform, participates for the second year in a row in the Dubai Design Week which will take place in the Dubai Design District from 7 to 12 November 2023. The Dubai initiative is part of a wider project to introduce the Isola design community to the international audience by participating in the London Design Festival and the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven…