There’s a flock of sheep grazing above Bergland Sölden. For hotel owner and shepherd Sigi Grüner, it’s not just a passion and a source of balance, it’s also part of his identity. He spoke to us about balancing everyday life, regionality and an ambitious project…
Interview
The Utrecht-born designer created the Domino.18 sofa for Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis. He spoke to THE Stylemate about inspiration, the contemporary sofa and the meaning of the living room…
Quite literally! The 140-person team at the Gradonna****s Mountain Resort works where others take their holidays. Employees at the four-star hotel don’t just get a whole load of benefits for doing so, they also enjoy the appreciation of the hotel management and every one of the guests. Hotel director Thomas Krobath tells us all about it in this interview…
The newest hotel in Richard Branson’s collection is opening in late spring following a long process of reconstructing the existing finca buildings and structures using traditional and local materials..
3 Questions for Christian Rottensteiner, architect and partner in the renowned architecture and design studio noa*, about the planning of the new “Heaven Spa” building…
Serdar Kutucu, an innovation expert with an affinity for design, tells us about the slow attitude to life, why it’s often best to go deeper rather than faster, and what he associates with nagomi…
To travel solo, to experience solo, to enjoy solo time and to come down completely solo. Translated from the Italian solo “alone”, the word was originally used mainly in music. But now it has arrived in travel. Three soloists told us how “solo” works and what it brings. Julia is the next in the trio.
The Italian word “solo”, which translates as “only”, was originally used mainly in the context of music. Now, however, it’s caught on in the travel industry. Leni tells us, what it means to go solo …
During our conversation, Harald Geba explains why people should prefer rugs over the sofa, where he gets his inspiration from and what fair production actually means …
The visionary looks back on twenty years on the boards of major travel companies and founded his own concept agency three years ago.
Get out into the fresh air! 93% of children around the world breathe polluted air, according to information from the World Health Organization (WHO). That gave Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto from the London architecture and innovation agency ecoLogicStudio the ideal excuse to bring the world’s first biotechnological playground to life …
He’s revolutionised vegetarian cooking and has just released his third cookbook Restlos glücklich: Paul Ivić is a michelin star-rated chef, and he spoke to us about conscious enjoyment, his role as a bridge builder and the taste of his childhood …
With their slow fashion label Tassel Tales, Alexandra, Stephanie and Sophie Eisl are aiming for more transparency and fairness in the fashion industry. What’s more, their brightly coloured boho-inspired pieces show just how stylish sustainably made fashion can be …
Regionality, organically farmed ingredients, signature dishes rather than an enormous menu and a huge portion of humanity – Viennese pub landlady Stefanie Herkner reveals how sustainability and cuisine can work seamlessly together …
The Soul Retreat Giardino Ascona has surprised its guests with a make-over this season. The garden and pool area with terrace, bar, winter garden, lobby and yoga pavilion were redesigned with the support of designer Daniel Pouzet …
Rianna Kounou and Nina Knaudt are bringing magic back to the world. With their extraordinary designs and unique fabrics, every design from their luxury label RIANNA + NINA whisks you away on a fantastical journey full of history and dreams …
The past year has been very challenging for everyone across the world. We have been thrown into new living arrangements and are still dealing with the upheaval the pandemic has inflicted on us. While being isolated during the lockdowns, LA-based artist Lucky Tennyson asked people to give him an insight into their thoughts while he photographed them through their windows – and in doing so, he found out what people are really longing for …