• Ecco – Dan’s know better designs

    Always in the search for timeless designs, from statement pieces to vintage accessories. It seems like Denmark has it all, an aesthetic that works for any industry, from industrial design to fashion, architecture and food concept. Indeed, I just found my new pair of sneakers, sleek, modern and stylish. With a touch of minimalist design, away from any useless ornaments and not your typical-American-giant-sneaker brand, meet ECCO, the Danish pioneer in leather shoes. The term “Chunky Sneaker” has been overly used in the past year, thanks to our dearest Demna or the cool kiddos from Eytys, and yet, we are not ready to let go. ECCO launched a lined so-called…

  • Peter, the new summer apartment buddy

    For those who can recall, living in an “Altbauwohnung” (apartment in an old building) in the middle of the city center can be tricky. I am the first defender of old apartments don’t get me wrong. I love to hear original wooden floor cracking under footsteps and the high-ceilings, higher than ever. If you got the kitchen and the bathroom renovated you might have won the jackpot. It’s truly charismatic and each apartment has its own vibe. The only minor detail is that often old buildings have bad isolations and windows, which means that over the summer it gets really hot and really quickly. Last summer, there was a heatwave in Zürich and it…

  • CAPTURED IN SLIM AARONS PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE 60S – A STAY AT THE VILLA ARNICA

    THE MOST PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX AND SHUT DOWN. SOUTH TYROL IS A SPECIAL REGION IN THE NORTH OF ITALY: WHERE WE BOTH SPEAK GERMAN AND ITALIAN, WHERE THE FOOD IS TO DIE FOR – BETWEEN ITALIAN DELICACIES AND AUSTRIAN BAKING TRADITIONS. WHERE THE CLIMATE OF THE REGION OF MERANO AND ITS SURROUNDING REFERS AS GENTLE CLIMATE. THE VILLA ARNICA IS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LANA, SOUTHERNMOST EDGE OF THE BASIN OF MERANO IN ITALY. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ITALIAN VINEYARD, THE VILLA ARNICA IS A PIECE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH. PASSING THROUGH THE GATE OF THE GARDEN, THE VILLA RE-OPENS THE DOORS OF AN ERA. JUST AS…

  • LA PRAIRIE POWDER BEAUTY

    AS MENTIONED IN A PREVIOUS ARTICLE, I CHERISH MY LA PRAIRIE PRODUCTS SO MUCH THAT THEY ALMOST LAST FOREVER. I RECENTLY GOT SPOILED BY THE LUXURY BEAUTY & SKINCARE BRAND WITH THEIR LATEST MAKE-UP LAUNCHES FROM THE COMPLEXION COLLECTION – THE SKIN CAVIAR LOOSE POWDER & THE SKIN CAVIAR POWDER FOUNDATION SPF 15.  BEFORE TALKING ABOUT THE PRODUCTS AND HOW I INCLUDED THEM IN MY DAILY ROUTINE, I SHOULD TALK ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE PACKAGING OF THE PRODUCTS AND LA PRAIRIE’S INTEREST IN ART AND DESIGN. INDEED, I ADORE THE SWISS COSMETICS BRAND OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE I LOVE BOTH SKIN AND MAKE-UP PRODUCTS, BUT ALSO, BECAUSE LA PRAIRIE HAS BEEN…

  • Ruinart

    RETOUR AUX SOURCES IF YOU REMEMBER WELL, RUINART WAS ANNOUNCING ITS ANNUAL ARTISTIC COLLABORATION EARLIER THIS YEAR, GIVING “CARTE BLANCHE” TO THE BRAZILIAN SCULPTOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER, VIK MUNIZ, TO REALIZE ARTWORKS REPRESENTING THE HOUSE DNA THROUGH HIS VISION. INDEED, THE FIRST ESTABLISHED MAISON DE CHAMPAGNE ALWAYS HAD A STRONG CONNECTION TO THE ART FIELD. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THAT RUINART SUPPORTS MULTIPLE ART FAIRS AROUND THE WORLD INCLUDING ART BASEL AND FRIEZE LONDON. RUINART WILL CELEBRATE ITS 300TH ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER 2029, THEREFORE, THE MAISON WILL COMMISSION ARTISTIC PROJECTS TO SHOW IN SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR. FROM ARTISTS, ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS RUINART DESIRES TO BRING TO LIFE ART INSTALLATIONS COMBINING ART, CREATIVITY,…

  • Creative industries reinventing timeless design

    Last June, I was invited to attend the famous Vitra Summer Party during the Swiss art fair, ArtBasel. The Vitra campus is located at the border of Switzerland in the city of Weil am Rhein in Germany. It was a stunning late afternoon when the sun becomes so powerful that it starts to burn. I’ve been to the campus several times, to witness exhibitions at the Vitra Museum designed by Frank Gehry as well as the Vitra House, where they expose their offering, from design pieces to smaller decoration products. The campus abounds of architectural and design gems. Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid and, Prouvé to mention a few, built buildings…

  • WHEN A COUCHE BECOMES THE TRAVEL REFERENCE

    LAST WEEK I VISITED PARIS WITH MY DEAR FRIEND MARIE. PARIS WAS CROWDED OR AT LEAST THE HOTELS WERE ALL BOOKED OUT. INDEED, THE FAMOUS FRENCH TENNIS TOURNAMENT ROLAND GARROS WAS HAPPENING ON THE SAME WEEK/WEEKEND AND THERE WERE OTHER FAIRS TAKING PLACE AROUND AND IN PARIS. AS I LOVE DESIGN, I THOUGHT OF BOOKING US AN HOTEL WITH A SPECIAL LOBBY, AT LEAST TO ME. THE NEW HOTEL LE VOLTAIRE LOCATED IN LE 11EME ARRONDISSEMENTS, A LOVELY NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHWEST FROM LE MARAIS AND VERY CLOSED TO THE PLACE DE LA BASTILLE, HAS A BEAUTIFUL COUCH IN ITS LOBBY. ONE OF MY FAVORITE SWISS BRAND, DE SEDE, DESIGNS INCREDIBLE SOFA.…

  • PARIS, RUINART & VIK

    A month ago I had the chance to travel to Paris and Reims with Ruinart, the oldest (1729) and famous champagne Maison. It was a dreamy experience as Ruinart is definitely my favorite champagne not only to sip but also to learn from. Indeed, every year Ruinart collaborates with an artist who creates and interprets his vision of the champagne house and its domain through several artworks. This year, Vik Muniz, the Brazilian sculptor famous for his unorthodox choices of material for his art compositions was chosen and revealed as the Ruinart’s artist 2019. After checking-in into the beautiful Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers in the 3ème arrondissement de…

  • A R I Z O N A

    I am thrilled to share with you my collaboration with PROENZA SCHOULER and their fragrance ARIZONA. I love Proenza Schouler, from the designer duo of Jack and Lazaro and their story to each prêt-à-porter collection. Proenza Schouler is a clothing, accessory and now fragrance New Yorker label. Designers Jack & Lazaro met at Parsons and worked on their final thesis together, which became PROENZA SCHOULER. Proenza Schouler is an incredible brand, which unfortunately in Switzerland is not as big as it’s in the US. You can find a small selection of stunning Proenza Schouler shoes at Jelmoli in Zürich but a very little selection. For spring 2018, Proenza Schouler launched…

  • Un voyage à Bordeaux Aux Sources de Caudalie

      It has been a while that I have not been to a spa as splendid as Les Sources de Caudalie. Located in the countryside of Bordeaux you will fell in love with this place. Let me draw you the picture; drive 15 minutes away south from the city center of Bordeaux, and you will enter a magical scenery full of vineyards and castles. The region of Bordeaux (Gironde) is famous for their red wine. Almost every wine estate possesses its own castle, or vice versa. It’s a beautiful region where nature and wine will make you daydream. I highly recommend you to visit some wine estate to try some…