TRENDLETTER 10-September-2025

FASHION

Vienna State Ballet dancers Alaia Rogers-Maman, Victor Cagnin, Gaia Fredianelli, Calogero Failla, Natalya Butchko, Géraud Wielick, Ketevan Papava, and Timoor Afshar with choreographer John Neumeier at the MAK, rehearsing for the 2026 New Year's Concert ballet.

Costume & Ballet Preview
Porcelain Whispers: Akris' Albert Kriemler Designs for the 2026 New Year's Concert Ballet
A first look at the costumes and choreography for the 2026 New Year's Concert ballet — Vienna porcelain, floral inspiration, and MAK as a stage.

ART & CULTURE

Artist Natália Sýkorová posing barefoot within her metallic installation, wearing avant-garde clothing, her hand transformed into alien-like mechanical prosthesis, reflecting themes of technology and survival.

When Art Sets the Tone
Viennacontemporary Launches the Art Season with Artists' Views on Reality
Back from summer break, Vienna is buzzing again: the art world gathers as Viennacontemporary opens on Sept 11.

A woman interacts with a futuristic, transparent holographic display showing intricate mathematical equations, computer architecture, and glowing data visualizations.

Innovators in Digital Tech
From Glamour to Code: Hedy Lamarr Prize Highlights Women Shaping Austria's Digital Future
Vienna celebrates the legacy of Hedy Lamarr: meet the 2025 nominees driving innovation in blockchain, cryptography, AI, data fairness, resilient networks, and medicine.

TRAVEL

Bedroom, wardrobe with minibar, and bathroom of a Palais Rudolf hotel room in Vienna, featuring calm tones and a mix of vintage and modern design.

Vienna's New Boutique Hotel
Vienna Welcomes Palais Rudolf: A New Boutique Chapter in the City's Tourism Boom
Vienna's tourism thrives but may soon charge day guests. Palais Rudolf opens this December at Rudolfsplatz, adding a cultural stay in the textile district.

PODCAST

The Psychology of Hype
Humans, Machines, and the Making of Trends
Where do hypes really come from? The new podcast and video by psychologist Dr. Josef Sawetz explore the human + machine mix behind viral trends, FoMO, and influencers.

Playlist by fashion.at/music 2025

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9 September 2025 - Fashion.at Music Video Tip: "Loser" by Tame Impala (musical project by Kevin Parker) from the upcoming album Deadbeat (out October 17). The video, directed by Sam Kristofski, stars Joe Keery as a luckless character. Kevin Parker briefly morphs into Keery. A gem of psych-pop, featuring bold visuals and rhythmic vibes.