TRENDLETTER 30-August-2025

ACROSS BORDERS

Nehera FW25 collection inspired by the flâneur – burgundy leather coat with earthy layers, brown knit blouson with velvet trouser-skirt, and burgundy patterned sweater with trousers. Photos: Courtesy of Nehera.

City Walking in Style
A Fashion Journey Between Vienna and Bratislava
Vienna and Bratislava are only an hour apart – and linked by fashion. Slovak label Nehera connects both cities, while its FW25 collection redefines the art of wandering.

Lobster and bicycle Christmas tree ornaments from Gablonz, made of glass beads and wire. © MAK/Christian Mendez

From Jewelry to Ornaments
Austria's Connection to Bohemia: The Story of Gablonz Christmas Ornaments
A view over the border to the Czech Republic: From bicycles to lobsters, MAK Vienna's new exhibition reveals the surprising world of Gablonzer Christmas ornaments.

Close-up of Austria's 2025 Coin of the Year, 'Supernova' – a uniquely shaped, concave silver coin featuring a vibrant Crab Nebula motif. Photo: © Münze Österreich AG.

Craft Meets Cosmos
Austria's Supernova Coin Shines in International Design
As school begins, we shine a light on the overlooked art of engraving—and Austria's Supernova coin that won big at the 2025 Coin of the Year Awards.

PODCAST

AI Influencers and Trust
From Style Icons to Synthetic Faces: Why We Trust AI Influencers
In his new podcast and video, Dr. Josef Sawetz explores how our brains bond with the synthetic.

QUIZ

Students in a bright fashion design classroom, cutting fabric, working on laptops, and designing garments on mannequins, with large windows overlooking a park.

Quiz on Education
From Schools to Style: A Quiz Exploring European Education and Fashion
How did Europe's schools evolve from ancient Greece to AI and fashion education? Test your knowledge with this quiz!

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