Fall 2020 | Metropole

“I’ve consciously chosen to continue my career in Vienna. I could have stayed in Hollywood, but as Caesar once said: ‘I would rather be first in this little village than second in Rome.’”

Janima Nam - November 22, 2020

Books

Martin Rady’s “The Habsburgs” Recounts The Family’s Rise and Fall

Martyn Rady’s new history of the Habsburgs argues that their empire was undone by the very things that once made it mighty.

Liam Hoare - November 15, 2020

Fall 2020

What “Rule of Law” Means Since the EU Budget Summit

On the surface, the EU budget summit smoothed over the friction between Brussels and the bloc’s problem children. Deeper down, the rift may be growing.

Martin Ehl - November 13, 2020

Culture

Wienerland – Guns, Motorcycles, and Magic Made in Austria

An independent fantasy western made in Austria, Wienerland has international festivals buzzing.

Binu Starnegg - November 10, 2020

Business & Career

Inside FABB – the Impact Hub’s Fashion Accelerator for Better Business

Alexis Eremia and Karin Granner have marshaled the Impact Hubs in Vienna and Amsterdam to focus on local, sustainable fashion brands.

Vanessa Iula - November 5, 2020

Fall 2020

The Newest Food and Drink Spots in Vienna This Winter

The foodie couple of Antonia Kögl and Benedikt Steinle know Vienna’s gastronomy scene like the back of their hands and turn mesmerizing food projects into reality with their agency, YAY creative.

Antonia Kögl - November 1, 2020

Fall 2020

Roland Huber’s Parisian Bistronomy Esslokal Serves Up a Storm in Hadersdorf

The award-winning chef’s new restaurant in the Kamptal is refined, yet unpretentious.

Antonia Kögl - November 1, 2020

Fall 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Trademarking in Design

What’s in a name? It is not sleeve, nor pant leg, nor button... How brands distinguish quality and set fashion makers apart. Designers beware, make sure to take trademarking seriously.

Daniel Söllner - October 29, 2020

Art

The Newly Opened Albertina Modern Boasts Austrian Art From Fantastic Realism to Viennese Actionism

After delays and controversy, Albertina Modern opens with an extensive review of Austrian art from 1945-1980.

Katharina Groeblinger - October 28, 2020

Books

Is Liberalism Dying? A Look at What Went Wrong After 1989

“The Light that Failed: A Reckoning” by IWM fellow Ivan Krastev and NYU professor Stephen Holmes explains what went wrong with Western liberalism.

Simon Ballam - October 28, 2020

Fall 2020

Should Fashion Seek Diversity?

“Inclusive sizing” and “disabled-friendly” clothing have joined the buzzwords of conscious consumerism. Does this make sense for an industry built on the allure of unattainability? What is beauty anyway?

Magdalena Schwarz - October 25, 2020

Fall 2020

How Austrian Designer Carolin Holzhuber is Sculpting the Future of Footwear

The shoe designer is blending the line between fashion and art with sculptural footwear.

Philipp Rossmann - October 22, 2020

Fall 2020

Meet Praline Le Moult, a Parisian Fashion Designer Who Launched Her Brand in Vienna

“Beauty, like a butterfly, is fleeting. Like a spectacular sunset, it’s there for a moment – and then it’s gone.”

Janima Nam - October 18, 2020

Diplomacy

Vienna’s IAEA Is in a Dangerous Standoff to Defend the Iran Nuclear Deal

During an adventurous raid, Israel stole vital intelligence information in Iran that now could help the US build the case for terminating the Iran nuclear deal once and for all.

Stephanie Liechtenstein - October 15, 2020

Business & Career

Austrian Giants Like Swarovski and Wolford Promise Eco-Friendly Quality Over Fast Fashion

Superior craftsmanship and the willingness to pivot have ensured the longevity of Austrian fashion luxury brands like Swarovski and Wolford.

Jusztina Barna - October 11, 2020

Fall 2020

Neubaugasse | Vienna’s Millenial Mile and the 7th District’s Beating Heart

Recently transformed into a 'Begegnunszone,' the street is about to embark on a new chapter.

Sophie Spiegelberger - October 8, 2020

City Life

Hut ab! Vienna Leads the Return of the Hat

Out of style for decades, the hat is making a gradual comeback, aided by local manufacturers who kept the custom alive.

Amina Frassl - October 4, 2020

Fall 2020

Meet Simon Winkelmüller, a Fashion Stylist With Something to Say

“I would never write some kind of trend column stating what’s ‘in’ or ‘out.’ For me, that’s somehow so 2000.”

Janima Nam - October 1, 2020

Art

Is Vienna a Fashion Capital ? Not Yet.

Once a burgeoning capital of fashion, Vienna lost its design industry with the Jews who supported it and has struggled in the decades since. But the next chapter may be different.

Philipp Rossmann - September 29, 2020

Fall 2020

Historian Philipp Blom – “The Machine Can Be Stopped.”

On the Enlightenment’s mixed legacy, European solidarity and lessons of the pandemic.

Dardis McNamee - September 27, 2020

Fall 2020

Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike

A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.

Amina Frassl - September 27, 2020

Fall 2020

Star Designer Thomas Kirchgrabner Spills the Secrets of His and Lena Hoschek’s Success

The head of Lena Hoschek’s couture atelier, designer Thomas Kirchgrabner describes demanding clientele, recounts his rise in Austria’s fashion scene and how he met his boss.

Margaret Childs - September 24, 2020

City Life

Will Vienna’s Clubs Survive the Coronavirus Lockdown?

COVID-19 has brought Vienna’s nightlife to a screeching halt, with clubs unsure of when they can reopen - and how to survive until then.

Florian Bayer - September 22, 2020

Fall 2020

How Disease Detectives Help Us Beat COVID-19 By Tracking Superspreaders

The crucial role of public health and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Michelle Epstein - September 20, 2020

Fall 2020

Clothes Make the Metropolitan

Our publisher Margaret Childs introduces our fall issue, which is all about fashion in Vienna.

Margaret Childs - September 18, 2020

Fall 2020

How To … Make Your Own Clothes

Vienna is full of sewing shops and DIY stores. We checked out some of them – and ended up printing 100 T-shirts.

Caitlin Elston-Weidinger - September 13, 2020

Fall 2020

Fall 2020 | Fashion

In our 40th issue we delve into Vienna's fashion scene, see how it has evolved over time, ask the question of how the city will "dress for it" in the...

Metropole - September 10, 2020