
“I think this is the time for each of us to truly explore our own backyard - to look more closely at the beautiful facades of our cities, visit every park, and enjoy nearby forests. Beauty is everywhere around us, wherever we turn. I took my parents to the Botanical Garden in Zagreb; they had never been there before. Incredible - it had never even crossed their minds,” says singer and TV host Ida Prester in an interview for Hedonist magazine, reflecting on the tourism potential of the Balkans.

A belt is a small detail that, paradoxically, often determines whether an outfit looks well-put-together or completely off. Precisely because it’s seen as a minor accessory, it’s also one of the most commonly misused. A good belt doesn’t demand attention, but it deserves it. It connects the upper and lower parts of an outfit and often makes the difference between “well dressed” and “something’s off.” With a bit of care and respect for basic rules, a belt stops being a problem and becomes a true style ally.

When people think about traveling to the United States, Washington, D.C. rarely appears among the top five cities on their wish list. It is most often imagined through a single image: the White House, Congress, politics, suits, protocols, and flags. Yet for those who give it a chance, Washington reveals itself as a city well worth returning to.

Hedonism in cinema is often mistakenly associated with excess and downfall. Yet the most compelling cinematic hedonists are not those who burn out in indulgence, but characters who understand how to enjoy life through food, drink, aesthetics, conversation, and the simple act of being present. Their hedonism is not an escape from reality, but a conscious lifestyle choice.

Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, passed away today at the age of 93 at his residence in Rome, surrounded by his loved ones. His death marks the end of an era in high fashion, leaving an indelible mark on the history of aesthetics, elegance, and luxury.

Good style has little to do with brands and everything to do with choices. Most outfit mistakes are not caused by a lack of money, but by poor fit, bad combinations, and ignoring the basics. These are practical rules that work in almost any situation.

Anyone even slightly familiar with the fashion industry in this region is surely acquainted with the name Ashok Murty. A trained architect who, by a twist of fate, entered the fashion world, Murty has become a highly respected figure in his field.

Some people don’t see style as a trend — they see it as a way of living. They enjoy textures, slow mornings, high-quality fabrics, comfort, and an aesthetic that never needs to shout to be noticed. This is the essence of the modern bonvivant: relaxed, refined, quietly luxurious.

In a world where trends shift every single week, more and more people are choosing one thing above all — peace. Peace in the wardrobe, peace in personal style, peace in the decision not to chase every new color, cut, or micro-trend circulating on social media. This isn’t minimalism as a strict aesthetic — it’s refined style. Style that breathes.

In the world of fashion, trends come and go in the rhythm of fast collections and viral influencers. Yet, some pieces transcend trends — they form the very foundation of style and remain relevant season after season.