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THE Stylemate Issue No 02 | 2020
5 athens This store in the Kolonaki area of Athens is the best spot in town for any man that loves avant-garde fashion. It was started by Dimitris Papadopoulos and Yiannis Kondilis as a Comme des Garçons pop-up, but this brand is now accompanied by Raf
hamburg Newspaper Die Welt cited him as one of the most innovative fashion designers in Germany and described his work as “sensual women’s fashion”, and it’s this that Stefan Eckert designs in his studio
Photos: Number3 by Vasilis Karidis / Stefan Eckert by Ralf Pulmanns/Olivier Colin / Schneeweiss by Sergiu Andres / Nanushka
vienna Yasemin Demirci’s store Schneeweiß has been a firm fixture on any shopping trip to Vienna’s first district for many years. Brands currently featuring in her portfolio include Tibi, Vince, Joseph, Filippa K., Theory, R13 Denim and Aeron, with the
This stylish store in the centre of Budapest is a must-visit for all urban nomads. The Nanushka label was founded by Sandra Sandor in 2006, shortly after her
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Simons, Rick Owens, Junya Watanabe and others in this clean, sophisticated store. Just don’t be intimidated by the minimalist façade – ring the bell, go in and allow yourself to be swept away by the stunning selection. As well as the labels already named there are accessories such as silk scarves by iconic Athens brand Serapis, and perfumes by Comme des Garçons. The favourite piece chosen by both store owners for summer 2020 is a pair of sneakers, also by Comme des Garçons. This is a store that feels more like a cool city hangout than a discerning high-end boutique.
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number3store.com 16 Patriarchou Ioakeim Street, 10675 Kolonaki, Athens, Greece
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in the Elbe city of Hamburg. He learnt his craft at Central Saint Martins College in London, and went on to work with Alexander McQueen following his graduation. Eckert is a leather specialist and his looks are a mix of ready-to-wear and traditional made-to-measure tailoring. He is also a pioneer of sustainability in the industry. His pieces are both sexy and sophisticated and are designed to last a lifetime. He said in an interview that “for me, leather has a profoundly philosophical appearance, as its true beauty reveals itself in the wake of the scars and marks left by life”. It’s forever clothing.
stefan-eckert.com Stefan Eckert – Store Hamburg Überseeboulevard 2, 20457 Hamburg-Hafencity, Germany
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result being an elegant, casual look that is always effortlessly stylish. The advice in store is remarkably good and honest, allowing you to put together an individual style that is timeless and veers away from the mainstream. The store highlights what’s important and maintains a pure white aesthetic. Anyone looking to treat themselves to some jewellery will find beautiful necklaces and rings that are just as chic and elegant as the clothing. The younger sister of Schneeweiß is Rosenrot, located in Vienna’s seventh district, which specialises in emerging labels and is just as worthy of a visit.
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schneeweiss-rosenrot.at Schneeweiß, Wollzeile 20, 1010 Vienna, Austria Rosenrot, Lindengasse 26, 1070 Vienna, Austria
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graduation from the London College of Fashion. She has a signature style of confident ease and subtle femininity that is modern, versatile and beautiful. The clothing is designed in Budapest and produced in Europe, and her vegan leather and sustainable linen pieces have even impressed audiences at New York Fashion Week. Here at the flagship concept store in Budapest, the interior design reflects the vibrancy of the fashion pieces on display. Bentwood chairs and heavy marble, natural materials and pastel colours, old and new blend to form a unified appearance. And in the café on the top floor, you can enjoy fresh juices, good coffee and cupcakes.
nanushka.com Nanushka Budapest Store & Café 3 Bécsi Street, Budapest 1052, Hungary
