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Art meets pop: KHM Vienna museum hosts Eurovision side events

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0100

Vienna hosts ESC 2026 and museum side events linking Eurovision themes with art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Images: Visitors walk through a gallery at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Right: Stylized promotional visual for the 'Kunstschatzi' event series featuring a cocktail glass and a classical figure. Copyright: © KHM-Museumsverband / Photo: Jonas Thiller (left); © KHM-Museumsverband (right).

Between History and Change: Vienna's 'Mazzesinsel' and a New Urban Hotel

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0100

Vienna's Leopoldstadt, known as 'Mazzesinsel', blends Jewish history with urban change—now reflected in the new Hotel Schani City.

Image: Interior view of Hotel Schani City bar and kitchen area with natural materials and green seating, Vienna. Photo: © Schani Hotels

Vienna Fashion History and the Missing Chapter of the 'House of Fashion'

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:08:00 +0100

A chat with Fashion.at reveals gaps in Vienna's fashion history, focusing on the Nazi-era 'House of Fashion' and its limited exhibition presence.

Image: This AI-generated illustration depicts an open wooden drawer filled with vintage 1940s fashion sketches of women's clothing. © Fashion.at generated with Google AI

Dayjamas: When Nightwear Becomes Everyday Style

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0100

Dayjamas blend nightwear and daywear. A look at Hanro's collections and the history behind pajama dressing.

Image: Model wearing a white cotton daywear ensemble from Hanro's 'White Essentials' collection, combining shirt, shorts, and soft top in a seaside setting. Photo: © Patrick Houi

Thinking Teams: Beyond the Perfect CV

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0100

How AI and People Analytics reshape team building: insights from Dr. Josef Sawetz's latest podcast episode on skills, personality, and team fit.

Image: The visual for 'Thinking Teams: Beyond the Perfect CV,' the 16th episode of the podcast series 'Applied Psychology in Daily Life,' shows a portrait of Dr. Josef Sawetz.

From a major private collection: Marilyn Monroe at Swarovski, Wattens, Austria

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0100

Special exhibition on Marilyn Monroe at Swarovski Kristallwelten, Wattens, marking her 100th birthday, from May to September 2026.

Images, from left: An exhibition featuring Marilyn Monroe's personal belongings, including shoes and jewelry. Right: Collector and curator Ted Stampfer standing between two mannequins at Swarovski Kristallwelten in Wattens, Tyrol, Austria. Photos: © Swarovski Kristallwelten

Popp & Kretschmer, Florian Appelt and the new Art & Fashion series

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0100

Vienna's Popp & Kretschmer presents Florian Appelt's 'Second Skin' in its Art & Fashion series, linking contemporary art and luxury fashion.

Images, from left to right: artist Florian Appelt, Popp & Kretschmer managing director Rainer Trefelik, Galerie Barvinkskyi owner Alexander Barvinskyi, LLB board member Harald Friedrich, and Rosaura Cauchi, director of Galerie Barvinkskyi, at the opening of the exhibition 'Passformen' at Popp & Kretschmer in Vienna; additional works are shown in the store windows opposite the State Opera. Photos: © Popp & Kretschmer

Austria enters early summer with cross-generational fashion

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0100

Austria's fashion retail enters early summer with cross-generational styles, reflecting changing lifestyles and summer culture in Vienna.

Images, from left: The images of the Pre-Summer campaign by Peek & Cloppenburg show women of different generations wearing light summer fashion outdoors. Left: Dresses by Essentiel Antwerp and Christian Berg Woman. Middle: Blouse and trousers by Christian Berg. Right: Dress by Max Mara Weekend. Available from May 2026 at peek-cloppenburg.at. Photos: © Peek & Cloppenburg

Red Cross Initiative Brings Top Chefs Together for Food and Solidarity

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0100

Austria's fragile recovery in April 2026 meets rising hardship. Chefs support Red Cross food aid initiative 'Heart at the Stove'.

Image: Chefs Parvin Razavi and Paul Ivic present jars of prepared food during the 'Heart at the Stove' launch event in Vienna, standing in a kitchen setting with preserved ingredients behind them. Photo: © Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz / &social

Austrian Film 'Gentle Monster' Among Cannes 2026 Selection

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0100

Cannes 2026 selection announced, including three films with Austrian participation such as Gentle Monster.

Image: A cinema audience watches a magical, glowing film reel unspool from the screen towards them, displaying various movie scenes. Illustration: © Fashion.at, generated with Google AI Studio.

Wiener Straucherl: A New Habitat for Biodiversity in Vienna

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0100

Vienna expands urban biodiversity with new shrub habitats. The 'Wiener Straucherl' brings ecological micro-spaces to dense city areas.

Image: District Head Saya Ahmad holds a young shrub with exposed roots while Vienna's Climate Councillor Jürgen Czernohorszky stands beside her with a shovel, in front of an information sign marking the first 'Wiener Straucherl' at Carl-Szokoll-Platz in Vienna's Alsergrund district on April 9, 2026. Photo: © Stadt Wien/Martin Votava

Luis Trenker at ESC Vienna: Fashion for Europe Show Returns

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100

Fashion for Europe returns to Vienna during ESC 2026, with a runway show on May 15 at Rathausplatz featuring European designers.

Image: Accessories from the Luis Trenker Spring/Summer 2026 collection, including bag, shoes, scarf and cap, arranged on a red-white picnic blanket by the water with a boat in the background. Photo: © Luis Trenker

Sun Protection Test Results Released on World Health Day

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0100

On World Health Day, a new VKI test shows how reliable modern sunscreens are and why informed choices matter more than price.

Image: A woman applies sunscreen to her face while sitting at an outdoor table with a view of a lake and mountains. Photo: © Fashion.at, generated with Google AI Studio.

Local Herb Knowledge: An Austrian Guide and How to Create Your Own Anywhere

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0100

Wild herbs in Vienna are under pressure from urban growth, yet awareness is rising. A new Greenpeace Austria guide highlights their value.

Image: A couple stands in a lush green field on a sunny day. The woman gestures towards a flowering bush. A Ferris wheel is visible in the background. Photo: © Fashion.at, generated with Google AI Studio.

Insider Event for Vienna's Handmade Fashion

office@fashion.at (Dr. Karin Sawetz) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0100

MODE WIEN EN SUITE returns 16–18 April 2026 in Vienna, presenting local designers, handcrafted fashion and a curated shopping format.

Image: Illustrative line drawing of a lively square in Vienna's city centre with outdoor café seating. In the foreground, three women sit together at a table, drinking coffee and talking, while other guests and pedestrians populate the background. Historic buildings frame the scene, and shopping bags placed beside the table suggest a connection to fashion and retail. Black headline text overlays the image. Illustration: © Fashion.at