25 years style in progress

STARDUST

It may have been 1998, but it was definitely in the last millennium. I was strolling through a bone-chillingly cold winter night with a dear friend. The starry sky was so breath-taking, even over Salzburg, that I literally became absorbed in it. “It is always amazing to see so many stars that no longer exist,” my friend, who is exceptionally knowledgeable in these matters, said succinctly. I shared his enthusiasm, but I also found it a tad scary – in a positive way, mind you. It was a mixture of humility, curiosity, and motivation to delve deeper. The notion of beholding, or sensing the future and the past simultaneously when looking into the universe fascinates me to this day.

The optimism with which at style in progress we approach everything and everyone is therefore so much more than simply a conscious counter-position to the unfortunately omnipresent alarmism in politics, media, and society. Rather, it is the expression of a deep, inner conviction. It is the DNA of style in progress. The (climate-neutral) fuel for 25 exciting, beautiful, and ultimately successful years. Today, when I can state with full conviction that I enjoy my work in and concerning this industry more than ever, I can briefly sit back and relax. I am a little proud, but, above all, immensely grateful.

This gratitude extends to all those who are part of the style in progress community. To our readers, who share our curiosity and motivate us with their feedback and suggestions. To our partners, whose trust and input make such an elaborate magazine possible in the first place. And this gratitude extends – not only today but especially today – to my team, the style in progress team.

You all are stardust! Indeed, you are. A scientist would perhaps phrase it somewhat differently, but I want to – and need to – entertain. So, shine on. The future is wide open!

Yours as ever, Stephan Huber