They have names like “Bullet“, “Scandal“, “Jewel“, “Intrigue” or “Breakbeat” – their technical features scope with the latest trends in research and their designs are unparalleled…..we are talking about the latest ski helmets and goggles of Carrera & Smith of the Safilo Group, which were presented at the bar “Drings” at The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel on September 21, 2009. Either you take the classical one with “Edelweiss” samples, the retro-styled a la “Franz Klammer” or “ready for the

1. Who are you? My name is Edwin van der Meijde. My wife Karen and I are the owners of The Pincoffs Suite Hotel in Rotterdam, a boutique hotel in an historical building on the riverfront. 2. What do you like about what you do? The best part was inventing the hotel, the constructions and interior design. It has become an exciting mix of design and classic furniture and modern lighting. Now that we are open, we like giving our

It all starts when limitations are pushed beyond expectations. To do what was once thought impossible. Redefining the rules as you know it. The time has come for a change. The time has come for Ed Hardy Vodka. Ed Hardy Vodka is a world class super premium spirit distilled 5 times in 5 successive columns to assure unsurpassed quality and taste. The bar ‘Drings’ at The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel is very proud to present Ed Hardy Vodka, a

“Where to Stay Stay in the city centre. The best choice is the Ring Hotel, just a block from the Opera house, and right near four wurstelstands. The Ring has clean, modern rooms at about ¤200 a night for a single. The beds are cushiony and the pillows fluffy. Breakfast is included and the waffles are delicious. Plus, Beyonce stayed there.” Read the whole article on living.scotsman.com

“If you’re in the market for a splurge, The Ring is the hippest luxury hotel. Hey now, dig that vodka bar.” Read the whole article on dailycandy.com

What are the reasons for organising a fashion event like the MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK? Austria has a very creative designer scene. At the MQ VIENNA FASHIONWEEK the designers have the chance to show their knowledge and creativity. Buyers, designers but also fashionistas have a place to share ideas and interact. We are very pleased that we are partners with the MuseumsQuartier Vienna and the quartier21/MQ, to realize this unique project. We are sure that it will benefit our fashion

Not only Flair Mondadori – Austrias first international fashion magazine – was thrilled by the success of the H&M Flair Fashion Night which took place on August 20, 2009, also the invited guests, of which I was one. In cooperation with Hennes & Mauritz the re-opening of the most exclusive shop in Vienna, Austria was celebrated. This shop is located in the former building of the ‘Kaufhaus E. Braun & Co’ on the famous ‘Graben’ in the city center. I

1. Who are you? My name is Petra von Kazinyan, and I was born on March 2nd, 1976 in Gelnhausen, Germany. After finishing my studies at the Goethe-University in Frankfurt/M., I moved to Vienna where I’ve been living and working since then. In the recent past, I participated in various exhibitions in Austria and abroad; in 2009, I was nominated for the “item-art prize for painting” in Ulm, Germany, I took part in group exhibitions in Frankfurt/M. and St. Christoph,