DEDICATED TO DESIGN

Fashion Finds

September is here! And with it, the days are getting shorter, the temperatures slightly colder and the rain falls that tiny bit more throughout the month. But that doesn’t have to rain on your mood – especially when you come prepared and have the right equipment on hand. To help you embrace the elements, we have collected some gorgeous September-proof essentials for you.

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A timeless long-sleeve that will last for years to come? We found it with this colourful version of the traditional Breton top. £40. www.thenauticalcompany.com

This hooded zip-up raincoat with a fun pattern, filled with bunches of bananas and leaves, will make you smile every time you wear it. £65. www.antipodream.co.uk

A Knirps umbrella will last for a lifetime. The German manufacturer is known for its quality products and, as you can see, those products are pretty stylish too! Win, win. £34. www.knirps.com

Looking for somewhat different wellies that will see you through autumn? This pair sports an inky octopus print, inspired by the maker’s local coastline. They are fabulously comfortable; so much so, you’ll forget you’re wearing them! £65. www.thewidewellycompany.co.uk This raincoat comes fully padded and therefore will even see you through the coldest of winter days. The gorgeous orange-brick colour is especially eyecatching. £146. www.thenauticalcompany.com

Dedicated to Design

Au naturel – an interior trend that is here to stay. Organic textures and natural materials are as popular as ever, creating a refreshing, grounded space with a bit of retro flare. Combine elements of stone, wood, wicker and rattan to effortlessly breathe new life into any interior space.

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1. This stylish side table features off-centre stacked timber disks crowned with a warm travertine tabletop. The fossilstyle of the design is accentuated by chiselled stone edges. £630. www.timneve.com

2. This pendant light is made from rattan sticks that have been artfully arranged together. The organic shape and the surface of the material merge into a timeless design that looks warm and natural. £99. www.guru-shop.de

3. This sculpture is stunning. Made from a textured sandcoloured polyresin, not only does it look good with candles placed in it, but as a separate sculpture, too. The texture and shape is modern but totally timeless. £69. www.fiveanddime-interiors.com

4. In need of a new mirror? Why not choose this stylish one, made from natural mango wood? £199. www.swooneditions.com

5. Braided in the shape of a pear, the basket brings a fun atmosphere to a child’s room. Whether cuddly toys, blankets or other play things, this design basket holds more than enough to keep things tidy. £38. www.einrichten-design.de

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A PASSION FOR LEATHER

Leather studio dos santos has been based in Berlin for 24 years. Owner Petra dos Santos combines her tailoring production workshop and the showroom, where a phenomenal variety of high-quality handmade leatherwear and items awaits.

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Customers visiting the workshop studio for the first time are often surprised when they see the sewing machines, worktables and the wall draped with leathers of all colours. dos santos follows traditional craft procedures, including pattern making, hand selecting materials and fitting her designs to individual customers. “Recently, I specialised in stretch leather, as it allows for tight-fitting designs that were difficult to achieve with leather. Stretch leather allows you to breathe and bend over even in the tightest dress,” she explains smiling.

Each piece is ‘Made in Berlin’, designed and produced by Petra dos Santos and her team. The leather is exclusively from Germany and Europe, quality certified by German regulators. For dos santos, it’s important that it doesn’t just look beautiful, but that it’s also toxin-free and ethically sourced.

Her customers are fashion-conscious people of all genders who share a passion for specialty Visit the studio (by appointment only) or find your next favourite piece in the online store.

leather outfits with individual style and preferences. They value the top quality, the craftsmanship, the safety and pleasure dos santos guarantees for their own special passions.

Choosing leather is not a purely functional process. The material’s unique properties and texture raise questions about desire, sensuality and passion. Leather keeps its special scent. It feels supple and strong. It embraces the body and gives it shape and firmness at the same time. Worn over years, leather grows with its owner, almost becomes like a second skin.

Aside from the dos santos’ collection for women, men and non-binary people that can be worn in daily life, there is also a vast variety of playful accessories, restraints, masks, collars and many more items for every individual adult playground. Petra dos Santos’ specialty are customised leather goods that will last a lifetime. www.petradossantos.de www.dossantosshop.de

dos santos Lederatelier: Mehringdamm 119 – 10965 Berlin Phone + 49-30-50599919 info@petradossantos.de

Conrad Peyer, Owner and CEO of Weseta Textil AG. Colorful Dreamflor towels.

A TRUE PAMPERING FOR YOUR SKIN AND YOUR SENSES

weseta switzerland is the only terry-cloth weaving mill in Switzerland and has become well known for its luxurious products. Since its founding in 1864, the traditional Swiss brand stands for top quality, reliability, sustainability – and snuggly soft terry cloth.

Premium terry-cloth towels and bathrobes in many sizes and colours, as far as the eye can see – that’s the weseta switzerland range, made in Switzerland, in a nutshell. The combination of almost 160 years’ worth of experience and innovative weaving technology is the foundation for its ongoing success.

The traditional terry cloth weaving mill was founded by Leonhard Blumer in the Sernftal Valley in Glarus during the heyday of the textile industry in 1864. Today, the family business is led by Conrad Peyer, and continues to create jobs in the Glarnerland region. Peyer personally buys the cotton from trusted spinning mills and cotton farms, which have been carefully selected over time. weseta switzerland is particularly known for the terry-cloth collection Dreamflor, which has been the most popular product for decades. “The newly launched collection Dream Royal is particularly soft and fluffy,” Borschberg adds. “It’s also extremely absorbent and incredibly long-lasting. A real pampering for your skin and senses.”

The towels and bathrobes made by weseta switzerland might be in a higher price range, but they are a worthy long-term investment. If you have experienced the comforting feeling of drying yourself with their terry cloth products in the morning, you know what we are talking about. Try weseta switzerland once and it’s quite likely that you will never look back.

weseta switzerland products are available in major department stores and retail shops in both Switzerland and Germany.

The CO2-free energy comes from the company’s own hydropower plant and all products are certified ‘Made in Green’ by OEKO-TEX. “Being at home in a mountain valley means that sustainability is second nature to us and it’s been taken seriously for generations,” Anita Borschberg, chief people and communication officer, says.

She continues: “But sustainability never stops. Protecting the climate, transparency of the production chain, recycling, employer responsibility and corporate governance are complex subjects, and we keep learning. Our corporate philosophy is based on real-life values such as trust, responsibility and courage.” www.weseta.ch

EIN WAHRER LUXUS FÜR HAUT UND SINNE

weseta switzerland ist die einzige Frottierweberei in der Schweiz und bekannt für ihre luxuriöse Frottierware. Die Schweizer Traditionsmarke steht seit der Gründung im Jahr 1864 für höchste Qualität, Verlässlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit – und kuschelweiche Frottierware.

Premium-Frottiertücher und Bademäntel in zahlreichen Größen und Farben soweit das Auge reicht, so kann man sich das weseta switzerland-Sortiment vorstellen. Made in Switzerland, basiert der anhaltende Erfolg auf der perfekten Kombination aus beinahe 160 Jahren Erfahrung und ausgefeilter Webtechnologie.

Gegründet wurde die traditionelle Frottierweberei 1864 zur Blütezeit der Textilindustrie von Leonhard Blumer im Glarner Sernftal. Heute leitet Conrad Peyer das Familienunternehmen, welches kontinuierlich Arbeitsplätze im Glarnerland schafft. Die Baumwolle kauft er persönlich bei langjährig vertrauten Spinnereien und Baumwollbauern ein, die sorgfältig ausgesucht wurden.

Die CO2 freie Energie kommt aus dem eigenen Wasserkraftwerk und alle Produkte sind von ÖKO-TEX ‚Made in Green‘ zertifiziert. „Zuhause in einem Bergtal ist Nachhaltigkeit eine Selbstverständlichkeit, die wir uns seit

Dream Royal Bademantel.

Generationen zu Herzen nehmen“, so Anita Borschberg, Chief People and Communication Officer.

Sie führt fort: „Doch Nachhaltigkeit hört nie auf. Die Themen Klimaschutz, Transparenz der Produktionsketten, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Arbeitgeber-Verantwortung und Corporate Governance sind komplex und wir lernen nie aus. Wir pflegen eine Firmenkultur mit spürbaren Werten wie Vertrauen, Verantwortung und Mut.“

weseta switzerland ist vor allem bekannt für die Frottierlinie Dreamflor. Sie ist seit Jahrzehnten das beliebteste Produkt der Schweizer Marke. „Besonders kuschlig und angenehm ist auch die neu lancierte Linie Dream Royal“, fügt Borschberg hinzu. „Flauschig weich, extrem saugfähig und unglaublich langlebig. Ein wahrer Luxus für Haut und Sinne.“

Zwar befinden sich die Frottiertücher und Bademäntel in einer höheren Preisklasse, sind aber langfristig die Investition wirklich wert. Wer einmal die weichen Frottierwaren ausprobiert hat und am Morgen das wohlige Trocknungsgefühl erlebt hat, ist schnell überzeugt. Einmal weseta switzerland, immer weseta switzerland.

weseta switzerland Produkte sind in allen großen Kaufhäusern und Fachgeschäften in der Schweiz und in Deutschland erhältlich.

www.weseta.ch

Schweizer Folklore Kollektion. weseta Fabrik Sernftal, Kanton Glarus/Schweiz.

A POWERFUL IMAGE EIN STARKER AUFTRITT!

When it comes to promoting a business or creating a strong brand image, targeted marketing is essential.

Targeted marketing has been offered by Rheinwalt GmbH since 1995. Based in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Rheinwalt is a go-to supplier of special productions of textiles, sales promotional articles and merchandise.

Long since that start in ‘95 has Rheinwalt established itself as a reliable partner that well-known large corporations from the European industry are happy to trust and rely on. “We develop an individual concept for each customer. Regardless of whether it’s design or production,” relates managing director Simon Rheinwalt.

Customers particularly appreciate the reliably high quality of articles and designs, as well as the individually customisable Full Service, a service that Rheinwalt offers to all customers. “Full Service is a cost-saving all-in-one solution for the procurement and provision of articles particularly interesting to customers with several branches. This service generally covers all areas in full. Registered staff members of the respective client company have access to a specially set-up online shop from which articles can be ordered. All products are stocked in our warehouse and can immediately be collected and dispatched to the respective customer or branch.”

There is no faster or better way to create a successful and strong brand presence!

www.rheinwalt.eu Wenn es darum geht, ein Unternehmen bekannt zu machen, ist gezielte Werbung das A & O.

Gezielte Werbung, wie sie seit 1995 von der Rheinwalt GmbH angeboten wird. In Neustadt an der Weinstraße ansässig, ist Rheinwalt DER Anbieter, wenn es um Sonderproduktionen von Textilien, Werbeartikeln, Handelswaren, Verkaufsförderungsartikeln sowie Merchandisingartikeln geht.

Längst hat sich Rheinwalt als zuverlässiger Partner etabliert, dem bekannte Großkonzerne aus der europäischen Industrie gerne vertrauen. „Wir erarbeiten für jeden Kunden ein ganz individuelles Konzept, sei es beim Design oder in der Produktion”, so Geschäftsführer Simon Rheinwalt.

Besonders schätzen die Kunden neben der zuverlässig hohen Qualität der Artikel und Designs auch den individuell anpassbaren Full Service, eine Dienstleistung, die Rheinwalt allen Kunden anbietet. „Der Full Service ist bei der Warenbeschaffung und Bereitstellung eine kostensparende Komplettlösung, die besonders für Kunden mit mehreren Niederlassungen interessant ist. Im Prinzip deckt der Service alle Bereiche vollumfänglich ab. Registrierte Unternehmensmitarbeitende haben Zugriff zu einem speziell für den Kunden programmierten Online-Shop, über den die jeweiligen Produkte bestellt werden können. Die Artikel liegen bei uns im Lager und können sofort kommissioniert und an die jeweiligen Kunden bzw. Niederlassungen versendet werden.”

Schneller und besser kann ein starker Markenauftritt nicht gelingen!

MDK - Miranda Kaloudis is a Zurich based independent fashion design label creating product oriented all season leather good collections for urban nomads.

Underneath the minimalistic & geometrical design there is always a playful usability to be found. The timeless products are produced in Europe out of high-quality European leathers.