CRAFTS
Our company is overloaded with machined mass-produced goods. As a contrast, therefore, craftsmanship is often used today as a synonym for luxury. That is, the production of first-class goods through manual labor. We show selected companies that create products for eternity with craftsmanship.
Top XNUMX online platforms for second hand furniture
Second hand furniture is a great way to give your home a unique and sustainable interior upgrade. Here, you can find the best online shops for high-quality, pre-owned design classics, unique vintage items and special treasures
ArtColLab: Art & creativity meet sustainability & philanthropy
The ArtColLab project stands for creativity, philanthropy and sustainability. In our interview, co-founder Olga Re Rebaudengo gives exclusive insights into the current collection and the future of the art scene
Hippie, chic and something different: The Boho Style at Home
Natural colors, different materials and textiles for an imperfect look: the boho style
Christmas window decorations: The 10 best ideas and pictures
The right decoration for every style. Ten creative ideas for a Christmas window decoration
Sustainable Advent calendar - this is how zero waste Christmas works
It doesn't always have to be chocolate. A sustainable advent calendar with individual gifts is a special joy and attention. We show the best ideas and designs
Heimtextil Trends 2021/22: "Nothing New, Everything New"
The international trade fair Heimtextil is a trendsetter as well as trend barometer for the textile industry. 2021 is considered to be the kickstart for a sustainable and digitized future
Cocooning 3.0 - When the inside becomes the new outside
In the reinforced home office, borders between private and public are blurring. The learned separation of living spaces dissolves. What effects does this have on rooms and furniture and how long does the cocooning wave last? By expert Julia Riedmeier "Neo Luxury"
Inspiration & ideas for home trends and design 5
As every year, there are many new ways to upgrade modern homes effortlessly as well as stylishly. These are the Top 5 interior home trends and design ideas 2020
Auction platforms: Antique objects are the luxury of tomorrow
The desire for sustainability and exclusivity leads to the boom in the auction platforms for antiques. We show where you bid best
News: Kenzo launches lifestyle brand K3 for interior decoration
Kenzo Takdada is celebrating its comeback in the design world with the K3 Lifestyle Brand - instead of fashion, the Japanese star designer is now offering high-quality interiors
Luxury fashion pioneer Julia Leifert - Between ethics and aesthetics
"It is important to start somewhere - 100% is not a short-term goal, but a vision"
Easter decorations made by yourself and from fine natural materials
Decorate and give away for Easter. Modern design ideas that are stylish and durable. Easter decorations are made in-house or come from fine natural materials.
Design expert & visionary Ulrike Krages on urbanization and more comfort
"Aesthetics for me is aesthetics & everything that comes from the heart"
Solid wood or solid timber? Here's everything you need to know about woods and the differences between them
Living & building with the most sustainable raw material in the world. Wood appeals to us aesthetically and also ensures a pleasant room climate. Whether solid wood, solid wood or real wood - we explain the differences
Puristic minimalism by Alix Lawson
Historic classicism meets modern minimalist furniture - The creation of elegant restraint
Designer portrait - Guillaume Alan defines minimalist luxury on a new level
With his focus on aesthetic restraint, the French exceptional designer counts on the essence of things and the search for the essential
New Heritage Festival - Buy things that matter
Festival for manufactured products and timeless design - review of a successful event
KPM chief designer Thomas Wenzel on timeless and sensual design
In dialogue with the chief designer of the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin - challenges of modern table culture
Natascha von Hirschhausen on locally operating & globally networked fashion
In dialogue with Natascha von Hirschhausen, founder of the fashion label of the same name and the designer network Aethic - a pioneer of the German fashion world
New Heritage - Put an end to the throw-away mentality
We want products for eternity. Things that are so well done that we can still pass them on to our grandchildren
Terrazzo - the designer scene's favorite for La Dolce Vita
Terrazzo as new star of the international design scene. The colorful flooring exudes Mediterranean flair, lightness and elegance. Get to know the zero-emission eye-catcher
Sustainable furniture - Eco-design for your home
How environmentally friendly is your own home? Sustainable furniture and other important choices - We show you what eco-design is all about
ZAZI - A story about fashion, craftsmanship & humanity
In dialogue with Jeanne de Kroon, founder of ZAZI - how responsibility and courage can revolutionize the fashion industry
Designer Portrait - London-based jewelry designer Annoushka on her new collection
Annoushka Ducas, one of London's leading jewelry designers, talks about her personal taste
KPM's new boss Martina Hacker on tradition & trends
In dialogue with Martina Hacker, Managing Director of KPM Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin. A strong woman leads the traditional porcelain brand into the future
Star designer Enrico Cinzano on the facets of aesthetics and sustainable design
In dialogue with the Italian star designer Enrico Marone Cinzano - the artful union of design, aesthetics and sustainability
Ronald van der Kemp - Fashion and the art of rarity
We meet Ronald van der Kemp RVDK, the world's first sustainable haute couture label. The brand has made it its mission to show the world that ethical fashion can be glamorous and exciting
New Luxury - luxury as an expression of a new and cultivated rebellion
New Luxury - Luxury becomes the expression of a new, cultivated rebellion: Status symbols are charged with ethical added value and sustainable concerns. The luxury market is growing steadily worldwide. But what does luxury mean today?
5 reasons why you should focus on quality over quantity
Clothing, accessories, furniture: less is more? Why quality is worth it instead of quantity
New exhibition "Sustainable Thinking" at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum of the same name in Florence commemorates the designer's work with photo and work exhibitions. What few people know: Ferragamo was fascinated by the idea of sustainability
Chopard - 100% ethical gold
The luxury brand Chopard uses 100 percent ethically sound gold. What is Ethical Gold?
TEFAF - the art fair of superlatives in New York
Modern art and design of the post-war period, antiques, ethnographic art and jewelry at the superlative art fair
Atelier Swarovski focuses on sustainability
The Oscar winner Penélope Cruz is bringing out a sustainable collection with the traditional Atelier Swarovski
Craftsmanship: high-quality luxury objects away from the mainstream
Fast-paced modern trends mean that our world is increasingly flooded with machine-made mass-produced goods, which is why interest in traditional craftsmanship is increasing. Handmade products promise quality, durability and exclusivity. It's about unique pieces with their own character, limited editions and collector's items. Or in short: high-quality luxury objects away from the mainstream. Discover exquisite brands and visionary personalities who integrate craftsmanship into their production processes and corporate philosophies.
Timeless with a positive social impact
Be it wicker baskets or pieces of jewelry - different cultures around the world have specific, handcrafted expertise. Depending on the product, labels come into contact with them to offer original and stylish objects. Here you will find labels that not only offer exclusive original goods, but also support local cultures. Those who choose it choose timeless and special items and also promote the preservation of traditional craftsmanship.
Less mass production for more sustainability
In addition to the uniqueness of handcrafted objects, they are also more environmentally friendly than the machine version. Craftsmanship can save resources and circumvent the environmental impact of industrial mass production. In this way, exclusivity, ethics and sustainability make craftsmanship an essential part of the modern understanding of luxury.