TRENDLETTER 9-May-2025

SWIMWEAR

Swimwear Trends
Sustainable by the Shore: Swimwear Tips and Trends from Vienna
From Roman mosaics to recycled fibers—how swimwear reflects shifting values in style, history, and sustainability.

A nostalgic tribute to early 20th-century swim fashion, this AI-generated visual captures the essence of women's athletic and leisurewear from the era. The tank suits—sleeveless, full-bodied garments—stand as symbols of both modesty and growing athletic freedom, reminiscent of the pioneering female Olympians of 1912. Set against the rhythmic waves and sandy shore, this composition evokes the elegance and camaraderie of swimmers embracing the waters with confidence.
Photo: Created in collaboration between Fashion.at and Copilot, this visual enriches the Swimwear Evolution Quiz, celebrating the history and transformation of swim attire through the decades.

Swimwear Evolution Quiz
From Roman Mosaics to Recycled Fibers
How much do you know about the evolution of swimwear in Europe? From Roman mosaics to recycled fabrics, test your knowledge of style, history, and sustainability!

ART & DESIGN

19th-century Austrian embroidered travel bag next to a sculptural ring by Petra Zimmermann made from a vintage metal clutch, acrylic, amethysts, and gold-plated silver.

Bags & Jewelry
Carried by the Body: 'SIDEKICKS' Explores Rings and Bags Across Centuries at MAK Geymüllerschlössel
How do bags and rings reveal centuries of personal and social identity?

Romana Zöchling at the SO/ Vienna hotel during the presentation of her Ferrari Zöchling x Sophia Süssmilch collection on May 6, 2025

Fashion & Art
Art Meets Fashion: Ferrari Zöchling Presents New Collection at SO/ Vienna
Design label Ferrari Zöchling teams up with artist Sophia Süssmilch for a new collection, presented in the lobby of SO/ Vienna.

SOCIAL IMPACT

Graffiti of a sad pig with the message 'Nein zum Vollspaltenboden!' and the URL vgt.at/Schweine on a wall at Vienna's Donaukanal.

Graffiti for Animal Welfare
Walls That Speak: Vienna's Graffiti Calls for Justice in Animal Farming
A new mural at Vienna's Donaukanal critiques pig farming laws as Austria faces decisions on animal welfare reform.

Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair at Semperdepot with visitors browsing tables of zines and publications in a previous year.

Art Book & Zine Fair
Beyond the Mainstream: Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair 2025 Preview
Self-published art books, queer zines, workshops & underground sounds: Fanzineist Vienna brings global DIY culture to Semperdepot this May.

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