Author archives: Nina

Faux Fur Home Accessories

15. January 2016
Art, Design and Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Are you still looking for the perfect accessory to make your home really comfortable, to get away from the cold temperatures and enjoy a cup of hot tea by the candlelight? Try out some furs! Not only are they soft and cuddly, but they also beautify your home. The trendy...

Fur Shoes by UGG Australia

15. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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Recently, I wrote about the shoe collection of the famous label UGG® Australia, which combines classic and extraordinary boots in its product range. Don’t forget about the Australian label when it comes to fur, because this is an integral part of the shoes. Especially the cool winter boots live on...

These labels waive real fur

15. January 2016
Fashion & Style
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Fur is up and coming, but of course not everyone likes this trend. Even if you reach for fake fur when buying new outerwear or winter accessories, you can’t be completely sure whether you’re really holding faux fur in your hands. From time to time, you’ll still find products that...

Interior Deluxe: Animal Prints

14. January 2016
Art, Design and Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Home isn’t only a retreat, but also the place where we spend most of our time in. Therefore, it’s particularly important to make your own home as beautiful as possible. In addition to the right furniture, selected details in the form of decorative items and home accessories can refine your...

Fur Collection by Zikos Wien

14. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Vienna is a historic and impressive city which is also home to the fashion world. Zikos is one of the local boutiques which specializes in fur goods. As a leading dealer, Zikos works primarily with Italian and Greek labels. 40 years of experience speaks volumes! Zikos is far more than...

Pelzwerk Hamburg by Stefan Buchmann

14. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Hamburg is one of Germany's fashion capitals aside from Berlin. In the Hanseatic city, not only fashion is created, but also fashion history. For this, the fur studio Stefan Buchmann does its part by making exclusive furs with unique quality. Since 2002 Stefan Buchmann has been designing unique fur fashion...

Fashion Trend 2016: Colorful (Faux) Furs

14. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Wherever you look, trendy furs are everywhere! Since real furs often exceed the budget by a great deal and don’t please everyone anyway, faux fur has become omnipresent. However, you have to go with this trend no matter if you choose real or faux fur. Although warm colors like antique...

Portrait of a Designer: Alfredo Pauly

13. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Alfredo Pauly stands for the luxuries in life. The self-proclaimed fashion guru particularly thrills older women to whom he presents an upscale chic. The eponymous fashion brand re-defines the lovely things in life and, for this purpose, presents opulent fashion and ostentatious jewelry. They surely have nothing to do with...

Fashion Trend 2016: Stoles & Fur Hats

13. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Winter has finally arrived! Instead of rain and mud, there are now enchanting snowy landscapes, perfect for long walks, a couple of laps on the ice rink and the building of snowmen. What do you require most for all those winter activities? That's right; you need the right clothes that keep...

Schenkenbach: Fur Fashion from Dusseldorf

12. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Fashion house Schenkenbach has been in the fashion world for more than 100 years. It specializes in leather goods and furs and has always presented elaborate collections for fashion lovers of the world. Extravagance and exclusivity are the two flagships of the fashion house. In addition to a small collection,...

Criticism of Fur Fashion

12. January 2016
Fashion & Style
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In the fashion world, there are many fur advocates, but at least as many opponents who clearly stand against the use of fur in the fashion industry. Animal welfare organizations like PETA demonstrate in dramatic campaigns on what they think of real fur. However, what exactly are the key points...

Fur by Marc Cain

11. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Clear lines, sophisticated highlights and a unique quality is what defines the fashion of Marc Cain. Especially in winter, it’s important that the pieces are fashionable, yet functional. The jackets and coats by Marc Cain are outfitted with an outstanding look that combines feminine classic with modern highlights. This particularly...

Modern Fur by Junghans

11. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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In Germany, there are many labels that have dedicated themselves to fur fashion. One of those innovative and creative brands is Robert Junghans. Elaborated fur and leather goods with a great tradition are made in the studio of Junghans, which was founded in 1934. The furrier tradition has merged with...

Fashion Trends 2016: Fake Fur

11. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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While observing the current movements in the fashion scene, one can discover an obvious trend towards fur this winter. However, you don’t have to wear real fur to move with the times, since fake fur is hotter than ever. Fake fur has been extremely hyped lately, running from Tokyo through...

Australian’s Capital Canberra

10. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The Australian capital Canberra seems to be somewhat forgotten. When it comes to Australia, Melbourne or Sydney is usually mentioned. People hardly know about Canberra although Australia’s capital has a lot to offer. As the eighth largest city of Australia, Canberra is a vibrant center of culture, fashion and architecture. Being...

R.M. Williams – established 1932

10. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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The Australian fashion industry is marked by high quality and stylish designs. The shoe brand R. M. Williams  portrays this well and offers something that is dominated by the finest materials and unique craftsmanship. The label is an expert when it comes to leather. Besides footwear, it also designs accessories...

Hats & Belts by Akubra

9. January 2016
Uncategorized
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Australian label Akubra has been here for a century already! Inspired by the Outback, this label focuses on the needs of farm workers. Akubra is firmly connected to the Australian tradition. The range includes cowboy hats and belts that share a stylish and classic design. The accessories also share their...

AussieBum: Where Underwear meets Humor

9. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Menswear
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Are you sick of the dreary underwear offered by big fashion discounters and are on a hunt for a refreshing, original and comfortable alternative? Then it's time to introduce you to the label aussieBum. The Australian underwear label is fully into masculine underwear. In addition to the modern design of...

Three Reasons why you should visit Australia

8. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Have you not been to Australia but wonder why everyone waxes lyrical about it? Perhaps you don’t really get the hype on this faraway country. Don’t worry; there are enough reasons why you should visit Australia. Here are three reasons why your next destination should be Australia. Australia’s nature is beautiful...

Hot Tuna Beachwear

8. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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Australian fashion label Hot Tuna  is devoted to the surfers among you and of course everyone else who love the surfer look. Sportive nonchalance, flower power and cheerful colors are integral in this relaxed streetwear. Hot Tuna gives us a silver lining in the cold winter and holds out hope...

Aboriginal Fashion

8. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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Australia is known for its aborigines and also for the culture to which fashion belongs. There are different communities whose descendants still live in the far-off country. I'd like to introduce the fashion culture of the indigenous peoples and their impact on today's fashion. Until today, organic materials and products have...

Export Hit from Australia

7. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Australia is a fascinating country that attracts visitors from around the world thanks to its impressive nature and attractive cities. Backpackers in particular are attracted there. No wonder that everything tourists love quickly spreads around the world. What kind of items, food or music has made the leap from Australia...

C/MEO Collective: Retrospect

7. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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C/MEO Collective , which was founded in 2010, is quite a young fashion label, but this doesn’t say anything about its popularity. Up to eleven collections which are released every year have stayed refreshingly young at heart. They are based on a predetermined theme and include harmonious fashion. You can also...

Billabong: The Sporty Alternative

7. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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Billabong should be a household name for many of you. The Australian cult label designs sporty fashion in the surfer, skater and snowboarder style. Stylish windbreakers meet beach shorts, cozy knitwear meet summer dresses and hats meet headbands. Billabong is extremely popular in this scene and is known for extraordinary...

Ethnic Fashion

7. January 2016
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Ethnic fashion has always been something special and even if it’s currently in vogue, there are big differences between the mainstream and high-quality ethnic fashion. In Australia, ethnic fashion has a great tradition. Special patterns and colors receive a cultural heritage. Currently, a huge number of patterned and colorful fashion...
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