Mercedes Benz Fashion Week continues to mentor young international talents in fashion

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin provides humanitarian aid for refugees from Ukraine. As part of its global fashion engagement, Mercedes‑Benz presented the MBFW Berlin Autumn/Winter 2022 season at the “Kraftwerk” location from 14 to 16 March 2022. Invited by the title sponsor, Finnish emerging designer Sofia Ilmonen presented her new collection in the opening show. … Read more

A theme that’s trending: non-alcoholic | same but different at Prowein 2022

  “same but different”: the highlight for Craft Spirits Craft Beer & Cider at the heart of ProWein Tradefair 2022 (May 15-17, 2022, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany). The Trend Show “same but different” (sbd) is a real highlight at the heart of ProWein 2022 from 15 to 17 May (Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany). To the tune … Read more

Connossieur No.2: H. Upmann is incorporating 51 ring gauge for the first time

    H. Upmann Connossieur No.2 cigars: World premiere in Berlin. This Habano with its similar format and light strength, joins the standard portfolio to enrich H. Upmann’s Línea Connossieur which has achieved great success and recognition within the brand. H. Upmann is one of the oldest brands of Habanos. It was created in 1844 … Read more

Best Towns & Cities to Visit in Europe in 2021

For most people who love to travel, it’s safe to say that 2020 has been a write-off. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, international travel for leisure became impossible. Although flights have started again and most borders around the world are open, there are still stringent restrictions in place for travelers from certain countries … Read more

Ai Weiwei: ‘An artist must be an activist’

The Chinese artist answers questions from Observer readers and art world luminaries on creativity and protest, Chinese politics – and why he never cooks the same dish twice

Karl Lagerfeld In Berlin: an illuminating insight into Lagerfeld’s life and his connection with the city

    Art and fashion enthusiasts can look forward to a very special exhibition at Hotel de Rome, starting 20 February 2020. On the first anniversary of legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s death, Hotel de Rome is showing 20 impressive portraits of the fashion icon in the grand lobby and foyer. Hotel de Rome, Berlin … Read more