Issue No. 14

This issue is a celebration of what has come to fruition—efforts ripened by time, and successes shaped in their own unique ways.

Featuring
Gitta & Peter Plotnicki, Marie Lang, Christoph Lengauer, Squash Falconer, Alice Stori Liechtenstein, Helga Bernold, Sheila Hicks, Roberto Burle Marx, Mark Landini, Jan Garde

For our cover story, we spoke with Squash Falconer—record-breaking adventurer, mountaineer, and mindset & high performance coach—about the delicate dance between discipline and surrender.

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GITTA & PETER PLOTNICKI

Founders of Merz b. Schwanen

Rooted in century-old textile craft, the brand demonstrates that tradition can coexist seamlessly with sustainability and modern simplicity.

CHRISTOPH LENGAUER

Drug Hunter and Founder of Curie.Bio

Defying odds of 1 in 10,000, he has led multiple biotech ventures that have collectively brought 11 drugs to market.

HELGA BERNOLD

Organic Farmer

Formerly in tech, she now raises Wagyu cattle with the utmost care, respect, and a healthy dose of humor.

JAN GARDE

Co-Founder of The Embassies

A hospitality concept redefining senior living and the later chapters of life.

Current Obsessions

Lighting

Lamps that not only illuminate but also set the mood with cozy hues and stunning design.

Passion for the Neighborhood

Melbourne

Anna Dorothea Ker shares her favorite spots, from local boutiques to stunning design galleries and stylish cafés.

Whereabouts

Roberto Burle Marx

A peek into the landscape designer’s estate in Brazil and his pioneering work in sustainable landscape design.

Curated By

Musicians

Up-and-coming musicians share their paths to success.

Artist Feature

Sheila Hicks

Seven decades of creative mastery in textile art.

Partners in Crime

Monocle Shop Merano

Linda Egger, who runs the Monocle Shop in Merano, reflects on 10 years of longest-running Monocle pop-up ever.