Word of Mouth: Berlin with Nomos Glashütte

Hidden gems and essentials in the creative city, suggested by designers behind the dynamic German luxury watch brand

Presented in partnership with NOMOS

One of the most magnetic capital cities in the world, Berlin is a global cultural center with thriving art and design communities, eclectic hospitality outlets and delectable dining and drinking options. In the midst of it all, luxury watch brand Nomos Glashütte‘s design team calls the Kreuzberg neighborhood home. Known as Berlinerblau, the studio channels the modern, diverse spirit of the city before sending what they’ve carefully imagined …

Plant and Algae T-Shirt

Made from pulped eucalyptus and beech and bioreactor-grown algae, Vollebak’s aptly named Plant and Algae T-shirt can be composted and all fabrics and inks are produced from sustainable plantations that are FSC- and PEFC-certified. The supple blend of lyocell from trees and linen from plants proves soft and comfortable, and the algae-made ink won’t run or bleed—or pollute waterways. The brand affirms, if composted, this …

Interview: Amah Ayivi, Marché Noir Lomé-Paris

The designer and clothing dealer tells us why style will always triumph over fashion

Born in the Togolese Republic, Amah Ayivi emigrated to France at 12 years old to discover an entirely different world of aesthetics roaming the Parisian streets. Fascinated by fashion from a young age, Ayivi developed his interest in vintage clothing—drawn to its patina and singularity—into a thriving business, searching for second-hand clothing in West Africa and shipping it back to Paris. He opened the first …