Swedish photographer Michelle Äärlaht began her career in fashion before naturally transitioning toward the quiet geometry and light of architectural photography.

In Berlin, a city that quietly permits freedom without spectacle, Gintarė has found space to expand. “Here, you can be anything,” she says, not with grandeur, but with a kind of calm certainty. That freedom seeps into her garments. They are not fixed objects, but living forms, pieces to be worn, re-worn, turned, adjusted. A dress might become a top; a detail might shift its meaning entirely. For her, clothing is not static. It invites play.

In a historic painter’s studio in Vienna, built in 1908, artist Thomas Schrenk moves between past and present, structure and chance. His life stretches across Austria — from Vienna in the east to Vorarlberg in the west — where a former residency became a second home and led to curatorial work at Hotel Hirschen Schwarzenberg.

Where others might have seen decay, Canut saw tenderness: cracked stone, softened wood, and timeworn glass as gestures of beauty rather than flaws. With a sensibility shaped by years designing luminous island retreats, she approached the restoration not as a return to grandeur, but as a return to soul. The result is a place where order and emotion coexist, where tranquillity feels earned, and where every suite whispers of history, care, and the quiet radical act of doing things with love.

There is a particular stillness in the photographs of Giulio Ghirardi — a sense of tactility, warmth, and emotional clarity — that stands in striking contrast to the pace of the man behind the camera.

There’s a certain kind of calm you feel when stepping into a space shaped by intention, where natural materials soften the edges of everyday life, and thoughtful design reminds you to slow down. This is the world of Koto Living, the interior arm of Koto, the architecture studio celebrated for its Nordic–Japanese sensibility and serene modular homes.

Iñaki Viladomat is a producer and photographer whose journey has taken him from the vibrant streets of Mexico to the historic avenues of Paris, London, and now Barcelona. His work is marked by a gentle sense of observation and a poetic attention to the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. Through his lens, everyday scenes are transformed into meditations on light, memory, and belonging.

In this conversation, we explore not only places and images but also the subtle rhythms and moments that shape a creative life.

Barcelona-based artist and designer Valeria Vasi creates objects that seem to hold a pulse of their own. Her sculptural vases and collectible pieces sit gently between art and everyday ritual, encouraging the viewer to slow down, breathe, and feel.

Claudia Guinness may have stepped away from filmmaking, but she never stepped away from people’s stories. Now, she helps others find the plot of their own lives. Claudia organises retreats in Italy for those navigating career shifts and the search for fulfilment both within and beyond work.

DoYou Place is more than just a hotel - it’s a haven for travellers seeking a blend of sustainability and mindfulness. Designed with a focus on eco-conscious living, this unique retreat is redefining modern travel.On arrival we were greeted and shown around by the founders, Kestas and Juste, and from that very moment the commitment to sustainability was evident.

We spoke with Zaria about the origins of her artistic path, the places that have shaped her life, and the role of art in a rapidly changing world.

In the heart of Capri, where the scent of the sea mingles with the aroma of fresh basil and sun-ripened tomatoes, Michelin-starred Chef Luigi Lionetti crafts dishes that are as much about heritage as they are about innovation. At the restaurant Monzù, his culinary haven, he transforms local ingredients into exquisite experiences, honoring tradition while embracing modernity.

Aaron Rose is a film director, artist, exhibition curator and writer who is known as a key part of the Beautiful Losers art movement which has featured and helped notarize the work of artists such as Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, Steven "Espo" Powers, Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine and Shepard Fairey.