Özlem Tuna is a designer in Istanbul, where she takes inspiration from the city, its crafts, its materials, life on the historic peninsula, and the hustle and bustle of the Grand Bazaar. But it all started in her home town by the sea in Anatolia, where dreams of the future were shaped out of mud and dough …
Category Archive: 2020 / Issue 02 – nobody believed it – faith
Discover the summer issue of THE Stylemate 2020 | Issue 02 – nobody believed it – faith
Nobody believed it -faith: but we do!
When it felt like the world was changing constantly from one minute to the next, and it seemed that any long-term plans would have to be thrown out the window, we joined the journey into the unknown and decided to make this issue of THE Stylemate more spontaneous and experimental.
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Hat designer, Jolie Su turns heritage craft into playful, wearable and sustainable art by creating meaningful headgear for the contemporary dreamer who seeks unique, beautiful objects and who is courageous enough to be a little different …
Doing battle à la kitchen impossible were Michelin-star vegetarian chef Paul Ivic and restaurateur Sepp Schellhorn during quarantine time …
For the WALDEN exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg for Design, Charlap Hyman & Herrero collaborated with New York firm Calico Wallpaper in order to produce “Overgrow” …
They radiate 1950s charm like nothing else. And we’re not talking about style icon Audrey Hepburn, but the lamps of the same name that should be a cocktail party essential from now on …
These one-of-a-kind rose gold earrings have been handcrafted by goldsmith Barbara Gressl, boasting the finest Fiji pearls, carved Fiji mother of pearl and champagne-coloured brilliant-cut diamonds …
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 …
Has migrating from bed to sofa and back to bed become the new norm? Not for the people we’ve spoken to! Here’s how a businesses have dealt with the downtime of the last few months …
Felix Muhrhofer is an interior designer and artist working on projects around the world, and for him, terrazzo is more than simply a material. The stones he uses shape his work and turn each piece into a one-of-a-kind article. They also leave a trace of a memory in the finished items that is retrievable with merely a glance …
Why would you call a boutique ROMA when it’s located in the centre of Zurich? Because ROMA isn’t referring to the Italian capital; it stands for Research of Mastermind Artists, meaning the search for unique avantgarde designer brands from all over the world.
Surrounded by mountains towering over 3,000 metres high sits the Bergland in Sölden. If you’ve ever dreamt of climbing one of these mountains, this five-star hotel is the perfect base camp – and for countless other outdoor activities besides …
Drinks to go will enjoy greater popularity this summer, with this year’s cocktails being served in apothecary bottles and spritzers in glass bottles – not a plastic cup in sight!
MORFOSIS, Rome: wearability and inspiration
Rome-based fashion designer Alessandra Cappiello founded her label Morfosis in 2004, influenced by art, and especially her grandmother, painter Anna Grauso …
This is the place we’ve been looking for! A place that’s traditional and has evolved organically, with genuine locals and understated luxury, yet still down to earth. Wagrain – it’s a somewhat sleepy town, which makes it a top insider tip for summer …
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 …
Taking inspiration from this quote by Hermann Hesse, I want to see every single moment as a new beginning, as the start of a new story with a happy ending. But in tough times – like during a pandemic – I admit that it’s not always easy to maintain this state of constant joyful anticipation …
At the new Maslina Mindful Luxury Resort, laid-back Mediterranean style meets contemporary French influences. The resulting design characterises the whole of the expansive hotel and promises to lift your spirits …