While we are admiring the famous paintings, we rarely ask ourselves who or what has inspired those painters for the creation of such masterpieces. This question doesn’t arise in the case with portraits but what about landscapes, cityscapes, complex plots? Are they real-life inspirations? The origins of the inspiration of old famous paintings will be
Good news for all those who miss Carrie Bradshaw and her fabulous outfits and Manolos in Sex and the City; the new dramedy with British-American actress Lily Collins, Emily in Paris, will give us our daily fix of fashionable women-led romantic comedies. The daughter of musician Phil Collins will star in the upcoming TV series
Have you ever wondered why a two-piece swimsuit is called a bikini? And did you know that there is a bikini museum, a place entirely dedicated to the tiny piece of clothing? As you enjoy the fantastic weather, hopefully sunbathing by the lake, pool or sea, read here all you need to know about the
As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, we selected 10 Netflix films and series that speak about fatherhood, even if in unconventional ways, to get you in the spirit. Molly’s Game High-stakes underground poker game Based on a true story, Molly’s Game tells how Molly Bloom, a former professional skier who moves to L.A.,
If you’re looking for something to watch on TV, we selected some great fashion films and series on Netflix. These fashion films and series are a fantastic source of outfit inspiration. And a way to know more about designers and fashion history. Next in fashion As we already told you, Next in Fashion is the
In an era of Photoshop and Instagram filters, the need to boost body confidence has become more important than ever. Sadly, it is only too common to feel inadequate when looking at the “perfect bodies” on social media. But life drawing can help people overcome their struggles with body image. Weare constantly bombarded with images
Design and fashion lovers cannot miss the exhibition Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, showing more than 150 outfits from the visionary couturier at the Kunsthalle München in Germany. David Bowie, Diana Ross, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are some of the stars who’ve worn Thierry Mugler. More recently, we saw Cardi B and Kim Kardashian in his
Marianne Kohn, known for her extraordinary lifestyle and career, is a genuinely Viennese power woman. Since the 1980s she has been the epitome of avant-garde and worked in renowned Viennese Clubs such as U4 where Falco used to party. For the past 25 years, Marianne Kohn is Loos Bar’s boss. The legendary Loos Bar –
Lady Gaga took her little black book out to round up an all-star cast for the eight-hour concert One World: Together at Home. As a result, music icons like Elton John, Stevie Wonders and The Rolling Stones performed from home for Lady Gaga and Global Citizen’s special Coronavirus fundraiser event, urging us to stay home
Thanks to Next in Fashion, you can spend quarantine with the BFF everyone would love to have, Alexa Chung. The Netflix series, hosted by the British it-girl-turned-designer and the Queer Eye’s Tan France, is a reality competition perfect for binge-watching during Coronavirus times. In each episode, Tan France and Alexa Chung present a new theme
The Austrian Elfie Semotan has revolutionised photography, as you’ll be able to see in the documentary that will premiere on the 4th March in Vienna. Elfie Semotan, Photographer, directed by Joerg Burger, accompanies Semotan during her shootings. At the same time, she talks about the fashion and advertising photos she’s taken since the ’60s and
Although Vienna may not be known as a fashion metropolis, those interested in fashion should have an eye on this historic city and the exhibition SHOW OFF. Austrian Fashion Design. From February 14th, 2020, MAK, Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts, presents SHOW OFF. Austrian Fashion Design. the most outstanding contemporary fashion designs made in Austria.
Vienna is much more than its famous painters and waltz; it is also the place to see fantastic contemporary photo exhibitions like Street Life Photography at the Kunst Haus Wien. Until the 16th of February, Street Life Photography is showing seventy years of street photography, from international icons like Diane Arbus and Robert Frank to young,
So now that the year has officially begun, we must talk about something vital: we’re reaching the peak of Vienna’s Ball Season. The Austrian capital celebrates Carnival like no other, with more than 450 exuberant balls happening in various locations between November and March every year. The most famous balls Some of the most sought
Once the Christmas celebrations are over, it’s time to relax and catch up on the TV series you haven’t had time to watch during the year. Here’s our selection with the ten best Netflix series to watch over the Xmas holidays: Stranger Things I don’t usually like science-fiction, but I must admit I loved Stranger
The fascinating memoir book “The Hare With Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal and the exhibition “The Ephrussis: Travel in Time,” at the Jewish Museum Vienna, reopen a chapter in history by telling the story of the Ephrussi family. The must-see exhibition is a travel in time. It takes us back to what happened to
From 15th to 22nd November 2019, everything in Vienna will once again revolve around art. The Vienna Art Week will focus attention on the city‘s comprehensive art scene, with more than 70 programs. Under the motto “Making Truth” Vienna Art Week 2019 sets out in search of the truth at a time when ”Fake News”
Attention art lovers: Here’s an event for you happening this weekend in Vienna. The viennacontemporary, Austria’s largest art fair invites its visitors to explore the exhibitions of galleries from Central and Eastern Europe at Marx Halle. We already checked out what it’s all about. For good reason, September is called the artsy month here in
Dear Viennese and everyone who’s about to visit the city of culture – from 4th to the 6th of October Vienna’s first district shows its design facets during Austria’s leading design fair “Design District 1010”. We took the opportunity to talk to Sabine Jäger, the co-founder of the event, together with Peter Syrch. Long story
Ballerina Dress. Photo courtesy of the artist Salzburg is not only about music festivals; the Austrian city is also hosting an exhibition of the incredible artwork of Sigalit Landau at the Museum der Moderne. The Israeli sculptress, video and installation artist, Sigalit Landau, is presenting in this exhibition some of her most beautiful and poetic
The Crown addicts, rejoice! November 7th brings what we’ve been eagerly awaiting: The Crown Season 3! Keep reading if you don’t mind a little spoiler 😉
The modern aesthetic of today’s Balenciaga, directed by Demna Gvasalia, is very different from the creations of Cristóbal Balenciaga during his lifetime. In fact, a fantastic exhibition we saw at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, showed that Cristóbal Balenciaga, one of the most celebrated fashion designers ever, found inspiration for his creations in Fine Art