The Great Green Wall is an African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa. …
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A mindbending new collection of short stories from the unique, internationally acclaimed writer Haruki Murakami, author of “Norwegian Wood” and “The Wind-up Bird Chronicle” …
What do you think of wine as an investment? Does it make sense? THE Stylemate asked two wine merchants in Vienna who were bound to know. They explained to us why wine is first and foremost a passion and treated with awe and humility, and why all roads lead to Burgundy …
A perfume for a gentleman. Sublime and elegant. Like a good friend, stimulating and soothing in equal measure. Like great art and music, uplifting …
Roncolo 1888 is the luxury bed & breakfast of the 130 ha winery Tenuta Venturini Baldini, situated in the historical hills of Matilde di Canossa in Emilia between Parma and Reggio Emilia, and in close driving distance to Modena and Bologna …
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 …
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 …
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…
Kruder und Dorfmeister: new studio album “1995”
“Johnson” is the opener of the new studio album “1995” by Kruder and Dorfmeister – named after a sample by blues master Robert Johnson …
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 …
Catnapp – Down in the Basement
Capturing the jaw-dropping urge of her live shows as well as further refining her characteristic blend of rap and heavyweight electronic beats, Catnapp also challenged herself with exploring more complex emotions and subjects for this album …
Amidst the rocks of the Californian desert, a piece of sky suddenly catches the eye. Surely an illusion? But no, there is simple explanation: an “invisible” mirror house has been built for film producer Chris Hanley in Joshua Tree. It is a house that serves as a stage for an Oscar-winning performance by the surrounding nature …
Michael Kovacek is one of the founders of the Viennese auction house im Kinsky and, as he will tell you himself, has dedicated himself “body and soul” to art. We discuss the thrill of the auctions, the passion for collecting and why record prices are always worthy of making the headlines …
The women at the Kinsky aren’t shrinking violets! Whatever different art periods they may come from, they’re confidently looking out into the world …
Andrea Brocca – “SENANAYAKE”
Andrea Brocca, the Italian-Sri Lankan fashion designer, who was raised in Dubai, has just released his Central Saint Martins FDM class of 2020 graduate collection …
St. Vincent – New York (Official Video)
Directed by visual artist Alex Da Corte, the clip takes place in what Da Corte describes as a “blurry and fractured, dreamy and flat” version of New York City. It’s a visual feast of vibrant, slightly absurd outfits …
There is much to discover at the ElisabethHotel in Mayrhofen in Austria’s Zillertal region – nature and what it has to offer could keep you occupied here for weeks. We share what a perfect weekend at the adult-only hotel looks like, with a mix of both relaxation and invigoration …
Anastasija Lesjak from 13&9 has achieved international success with her philosophy of giving inanimate objects a soul. Through her designs, she bridges the gap between science and use in practice, and offers new narratives and experiences …