TRENDLETTER 27-February-2021

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Preview 'Innovation Science Story' collection by H&M; leather from cactus plants, performance fabrics from castor beans
From 18 March, the first items of the new H&M collection series 'Innovation Science Story' will be available at selected stores and online. The collection shows how scientific theory of environmentally fashion, especially innovative, sustainable textile production processes and design, are turned into practice. The first range of comfortable sports inspired pieces in combination with eye-catching accessories and shoes pay homage to forward thinking innovators of materials like the leather alternative from cactus plants, developed by the Mexican founders of 'Desserto', or EVO by Fulgar yarns made from castor beans...

Rediscovered again at the Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum (Tyrolean Folk Art Museum) in Innsbruck: 16th century wooden panels by carpenter Conrad Gottfried showing decorative scenes made from inlay work The wooden panels by Conrad Gottfried from the 16th century (1570/80) were originally made for one of the buildings of the Volderwildbad, an estate in around 1100 meters height in Tyrol. The natural spa was used since the 15th century by hunting companies and as a recreation area. The name Volderwildbad references the healthy water source and means as much as 'wild bath in the Volder valley'...

Natural, local resources and regional craftsmanship are topics of designforum Wien exhibition of Slovenian design 'The Future Of Living'
Preview of the upcoming exhibition 'The Future Of Living' at designforum Wien, 5 March - 25 April 2021: The wine cabinet 'Wine Studiolo' by 'Vulgaris' is inspired by renaissance cabinets. The name studiolo references a desk which is filled with books and writing utensils. 'Vulgaris' turned it into a wine cabinet. Outside at the doors on view, a man and a woman kissing each other. The illustration in the style of renaissance drawings shows a signature graphical motif of Vulgaris...

Kunsthalle Wien exhibition 'Cybernetics of the Poor' stimulates thoughts about the regulation of societal systems with inbuilt power structures
In mid-February, the Austrian government announced that businesses like gastronomy, hotels, or fitness centers have to be closed very probably until Easter. On 1st March, the next steps concerning openings will be presented. Museums or art spaces re-opened on 8th February. Some rumours say that the current situation should be used as it's not sure how long it will be possible to visit exhibitions until the next hard lockdown. Fashion.at searched for an exhibition and found one which throws light on digitalization, big data, the world of finance and the role of society, the people in it. The title of the exhibition is 'Cybernetics of the Poor' and can be viewed until 25 April at Kunsthalle Wien...

Recipe for Lent season 2021 (17 February - 3 April): Sweet Potato and Orange Soup Fashion.at searched for typical fasting recipes - especially liquid meals like soups, and found the collection of vegetable dishes by kitchen appliances manufacturer Kenwood. Among the easy-to-make-at-home recipes,...

Sacher's young chefs developed together with chef de cuisine Dominik Stolzer three new menus.The net proceeds support "Kitchen Youngsters Vienna / Lower Austria" projects for the training of young cooks and apprentices. Caused by the necessary closings of restaurants or hotels, especially apprentices in the hospitality industry are impacted very negatively in the field of education. From the side of the administration, several activities to secure work places and to prevent the migration of work forces to other industries have been set from the start of the pandemic last year. But for apprentices, training of skills can only happen through practice. In such cases, community activities can help. Hotel Sacher Wien presented recently the click & collect 'Sacher's Junge Köche' service. The service is programmed as an important experience step under the guidance of Sacher chef Dominik Stolzer for the résumé of the trainees. With the net proceeds, Hotel Sacher supports the "Kitchen Youngsters Vienna / Lower Austria" projects for the training and further development of young cooks and apprentices...