Junya Watanabe, a name synonymous with innovation and avant-garde design in the fashion industry, is one of Japan’s most influential fashion designers. Born in Fukushima, Japan in 1961, Watanabe began his career at Comme des Garçons in 1984 after graduating from the prestigious Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. Under the patronage of the legendary Rei Kawakubo, he developed his own unmistakable style and founded his own label under the Comme des Garçons brand in 1992.

The highly anticipated Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort has now opened its doors. Designed by leading Turkish architect Mahmut Anlar, the stylish beach resort is set to become one of the most prestigious addresses on Bodrum’s jet-set scene this summer. The 11.4 hectare property is perfectly located on the northern coast of the Bodrum peninsula and offers an upscale resort experience with a number of carefully selected partnerships in the fields of art, gastronomy and lifestyle.

Orlebar Brown was founded in 2007 by Adam Brown and has quickly made a name for itself by ushering in a new era in men’s swimwear. The British label is known for its tailored swim shorts, which can be worn both on the beach and in the city. The “Tailored Swim Shorts” are characterised by high-quality materials, precise workmanship and elegant details such as adjustable side fastenings.

The OLM Nature Escape is definitely a building with a recognisable character. How did it come about to plan a round building, what challenges are associated with the 360° angle and why is the shape also a symbol of sustainability? We spoke to architect Andreas Gruber about his first hospitality project, which has been thoroughly thought through!

If bags could talk, they would certainly tell us many stories. But what stories can someone tell us who has been designing bags herself – and has been doing so successfully for a long time? We asked designer Ina Kent for an interview and found out what her first bag looked like in the 1970s, what she thinks of gender-specific bags and that she regularly carries watermelons…

HOW TO MAKE GUESTS HAPPY? WITH THEIR FIRST HOSPITALITY PROJECT, NILS AM SEE, VERENA WOHLKÖNIG AND JÜRGEN HAMBERGER FROM MEZZA-MAISO HAVE PROVEN THAT THEY KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE HOLIDAYMAKERS SMILE. IN AN INTERVIEW ABOUT HOTEL DESIGN, THE FOUNDERS OF THE VIENNESE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM REVEAL HOW ROOM CATEGORIES AND COOKING INGREDIENTS ARE CONNECTED, WHAT THE SALT IN THE SOUP HAS TO DO WITH ART AND WHY IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RIGHT FEELING.