Rooms reflect character and personality. But when does interior design become art, when do flourishes turn into kitsch, and when is minimalism simply boring? Phaidon's "Interior" is both an inspiration and an encyclopedia and collects the legends among the apartments. Fernando Bengoechea Tony Duquette & Hutton Wilkinson Project: Palazzo BrandoliniClient:...
"There is no way that I go outside with just foundation. I look like a potato!" Rico Nasty Wonder Woman Snow White skin and Little Red Riding Hood attitude: it's no wonder that Helena Rubinstein's marriage proposals flew in like wish lists to Santa Claus. She never gave in to any of...
The sea spews waves like a spewing volcano spewing lava, real breakers, as big as houses and so hungry that they could swallow you up, board and suit included. These female surfers are fearless, crave the current and venture into waters that would make the pulse of experienced surfers race...
The world is a dirty pool. But Ramona Erb is stirring up the murky waters and, with her label RAMONAERB, is drawing attention to the problems that we prefer to turn a blind eye to. Thanks to their colorful prints and cheeky designs, they are so much fun to look...
Patrick Pierazzoli: Don't be afraid Helge Timmerberg was on the road again. This time in Nepal to look for Yogi Kashinat, who gave him the mantra against fear 15 years ago in the Annapurna massif. He has to figure out whether he can write about the mantra and share it...
"There are things in life I really don't like, and rice pudding is one of them." Ivana Trump Hold on Sometimes the kitchen mutates into hell. To make sure that heads don't get spinning between the bubbling pots and sizzling pans, there are little encouragers like the crab from Ototo, which prevents...
"Antarctica has this mythic weight. It resides in the collective unconscious of so many people, and it makes this huge impact, just like outer space. It's like going to the moon." Jon Krakauer In front of your nose While we're at it, let's save CO2: Then we don't want to deprive you...
"I don't carry a wallet. I keep my cards in my pocket and cash in my boots." Jackson Rathbone Cuteness alert We've had Vivetta's blouses and dresses on our radar for a long time. With the new collection, however, we're now also getting a real gasp when it comes to...
Fashion is a game - roulette, poker and Ludo all rolled into one. With one difference: we alone decide whether we win or lose. Photography: Patrick Schwalb Styling: Markus Galic Make-up: Josie Martens @ Bigoudi using Mac Cosmetics & Aveda Model: Alejandra Alonso @ Munich Models Digital Operator: Lucas Höllmülle
"I learned how to contour when I got fat." Rihanna Falling We're not ready to say goodbye to summer quite yet. That's why we love the blend of mandarin and peach, which reminds us of sunny days, vacations by the sea and road trips along the coast, and which turns our heads...
The new blazers and coats are like friends. Once connected, we never let them go. A friendship that is guaranteed to outlast the season. Photography: Thomas Buchwalder Styling: Julia Jauner Make-up & Hair: Björn von Rotz Assistance & Making-of: Ellin Anderegg
Nina Yuun's dresses are as loosely designed as whipped cream. The kind you want on cake, ice cream and preferably even with coffee. Yuun's designs unite minimalism with sophistication - a combination that adds pepper to the Swiss fashion scene. FACES: What can the Swiss learn from Koreans? Nina Yuun:...
"When you're off the clock, you should be off the clock." Jennifer Aniston 36 Holy moly! As many as 36 diamonds adorn the bezel of Rolex's new treasure, the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. With so much excitement about the bezel, we can cope quite well with the loss of the...
"Beer is the best damn drink in the world." Jack Nicholson Fool's freedom A Swiss man without his pocket knife is like an Emmental cheese without holes. We use it to open beer bottles, cut our Cervelat or, if necessary, pick between our teeth. We are now even more delighted to do so...
"I tried to drink Whiskey and Scotch, but I don't get it. It smells like a girl who didn't shower and just splashed a lot of perfume on." Mads Mikkelsen Sweet tooth A cool drink or a slice of cake? Wow... tough decision! True Fruits thought the same thing and simply combined the two in one bottle. The result is a...
"With grapes, you always get another chance. If you have a crappy apple or a peach, you're stuck with that crappy piece of fruit. But if you have a crappy grape, no problem - just move on to the next." Demetri Martin Round Table Food belongs in the stomach and not in...
"Italy is the place where the soul goes to find calm and love." Vivienne Westwood Exchange What works in love also works when traveling. The Holiday Swap app uses a Tinder-style mechanism to connect travelers who offer their homes for exchange and brings together people who like to jet around...
"I went out to Mount Kilimanjaro, which I thought was very beautiful, but there were a lot of people there." Ralph Fiennes Black gold You can actually get a good latte on every corner these days. Or an espresso that makes the heart trot like a well-trained horse. But if we find ourselves in the middle...
"I love flying so much. I even like airplane food. No one bothers you and your phone never goes off and you can't have emails go through. It's undisturbed." Margot Robbie Floating People who live by the sea live longer. The result of the British study by Dr. Lewis Elliott legitimizes anyone who turns...
"So what? You have Eastpak luggage. Why should it get stolen? If it's subtle, it's not going to get stolen." Donatella Versace Gazing the horizon Forgot the postcard again? A lack of material is no excuse for not sending greetings - and a few friendly words from home are also appreciated by others....
