Travelers: Constanze Saemann
We sat down with #HWTraveler Constanze Saemann, Berlin-based model and founder of Basium Fragrances. She reminds us of dreamy and eternal summers, sea breezes, tropical rains, and colors of magical sunsets. Both her modeling career and her sustainable living are an inspiration. Read below to discover Constanze’s daily routine, and favorite dream destinations.
Travelers: Elle Músa
We spoke with #HWTraveler Australian artist and musician Elle-Louise Burguez, known as Elle Músa. Living on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, it is no surprise that both her music and art remind us of an endless summer by the seaside. Read below to discover Elle’s favorite and dream destinations and how they inspire her work.
Kelly Croteau’ insider guide to The north shore of Oahu
Kelly, 33, her sister Samantha, 23, and Kelly's daughter Ireland, 7 took their first trip since the pandemic started in March of last year. After being all locked up for almost two months, what better than a girls trip to disconnect and reconnect with nature, outdoors, breathing pure and fresh air in a wild and tropical environment. The quarantine has exhausted, and socially distanced us, but if we have to think about it in a positive way, it has united us with our family members and has made us value the small pleasures of life, which before seemed so insignificant. These three women, after spending so much time together locked up, have not thought of a better plan!
Travelers: Nicole Federico in TriBeCa and Downtown, NYC
We sat down with Nicole Federico, the woman behind Virgin Suncare to talk about New York. A nomad at heart, Nicole calls her city “the center of inspiration for all that she does”. Read below to discover her secret spots in Tribeca and Downtown New York City.
Travelers: Madelyn Somers in Los Angeles
Art director and Made Some Souvenirs designer Madelyn Somers grew up in Los Angeles surrounded by a creative family. After living in New York for seven years, she just returned to LA and is now based in Los Feliz, in a colorful paradise full of vintage treasures and items that bring nothing but happiness. Step inside her colorful world and let her give us a tour to sunny LA.
Good food shared with loved ones — Amsterdam restaurant guide
After spending a great part of the lockdown in New York, my husband and I travelled to Amsterdam for much needed time with family and old friends. What awaited us was an electric city, still warm with the last rays of summer, buzzing with restaurants, terraces and winebars.
Travelers: Merlette's Marina Cortbawi in Sydney
Marina Cortbawi is a citizen of the world. After studying in Paris and London, she moved to New York where she now has her studio in Brooklyn. Cortbawi is the creative mind behind the clothing label Merlette, a brand created for the woman on the go. We had a chat with Marina about her favorite places in Sydney only locals know about.
Travelers: Lucy Folk's in Noosa, Australia
We’re heading south with creative director Lucy Folk, founder of her namesake brand, to Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The nomadic lifestyle brand has always been heavily influenced by Lucy’s travels - each collection ignites a sense of wanderlust and a yearning for an endless summer. Below, Lucy shares her most treasured spots.
Travelers: Sarah Espeute in Marseille
French designer & artist Sarah Espeute lives and works in Marseille where she creates series of paintings and embroidered objects as collections called "sensitive pieces of art". We collaborated with her to create our dream dinner scenario, inspired by our eternal love for the Mediterranean, we imagined this dreamy dinner with friends after a long warm day swimming at the sea, drinking wine and cava under the sun. We were also curious about her life in Marseille: below, her favorite spots to eat, swim & be inspired.
Melissa Morris & Silka Rittson-Thomas Insider guide to Zurich
Designer Melissa Morris, founder of Métier & Art Advisor Silka Rittson-Thomas, founder of TukTuk Flower Studio are often on the road. For business or for pleasure, they are no strangers to discovering new destinations. Both based in London, they found themselves in an endless love affair with Zurich.
Inside Valentina Barabuffi's trip to Venice
Italian globe trotter & HW style muse Valentina Barabuffi inspires us daily - from her hidden gems finds around the Mediterranean to her family life in Florence with her 3-year-old little guy. We followed Valetina during her last trip to Venice. Below, her favorite spots.
A day between London and Berlin with Belize founders Valeska & Fiona
We spent a virtual day with Belize designers Valeska & Fiona between London & Berlin, read below for their favorite spots on where to eat, shop & get inspired.
Inside Vianca Soleil's Island Life
Interior designer & founder of Unna, Vianca Soleil Roquero calls Puro Island home. She grew up in busy Manila and lived in Dubai, USA and Kenya before settling in last year in this idyllic island in the Philippines, where life feels just so pure, simple & unrushed. This beach project called Unna has been over four years in the making, and is now in the construction phase. We cannot wait to visit Unna but while it’s ready, let’s step into Vianca’s blissful world.
Cuisine: Clara Diez
Clara Diez, #HWTraveler & Style muse Is one of the minds behind a soon-to-be-launched artisan cheese project in Madrid: Formaje. We We spoke with this inspiring creative, whose eyes light up when she speaks about her passion for cheese, her latest trips and future projects coming up with her husband, Adrián. Below, she will show us how to make a cheese platter that will immediately transport us to the African Savannah through exotic flavors.
Inside Clementina Calleri's Marrakech Getaway
There are few voyages more glamorously bohemian than escaping to Marrakech with its beautiful riads, bustling souks, and astonishing monuments. Follow Clementina Calleri, the palmist’s designer and ultra inspiring globe-trotter, as she gets lost in those narrow paths in a world of wonders.
Travelers: Julia Melbourne's in Los Angeles
Julia Melbourne is one of those stylish globetrotters that is transforming Los Angeles into a new style mecca. After an extensive career in London and Paris, working with brands such as Stella McCartney, Maison Martin Margiela and Tabitha Simmons, she is now bringing her experience to the west coast with Iris Public Relations, her bespoke VIP, Events and Communications Agency. Below she shares her guide to the best of what LA has to offer:
Inside Eau Club's Emily Bibb trip to Bondi Beach
Eau Club founder & designer Emily Bibb loves a good coast. Having lived in Malibu, Ireland and now New York City, it’s no surprise that she chose Bondi Beach as the backdrop for her brand’s most recent lookbook. “I have lived all around the world and no other place is quite like Bondi. It’s truly reflective of a culture around the water. No matter the time of day, there is something happening: be it lifeguard training, swimming, surfing, sunbathing. The coast is the center of it all, surrounded by local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. It’s a ‘water baby’s’ dream.” Below, Emily shares her guide to her favorite spots around the water.
A designer's guide to Antigua with Taylor Simmons
Designer of Antiguan Resortwear Label Coco Shop, Taylor Simmons, shares her ultimate guide to discover Antigua like a local.
Travelers: Gimaguas in Formentera
Spanish designers and twin sisters Sayana and Claudia Durany travels around the world inspired them to create their own brand back in 2016. Since then, Gimaguas has been a favorite of all of us souvenir-collectors. We spoke to Claudia and Sayana about their favorite sun-soaked destination.: Formentera, Ibiza’s sister island and the smallest of the Balearic. Read below to discover their must-go places to eat, skinny dip, and souvenir shop.