Some 82 percent of all Mediterranean islands are Greek (only 87 of 3054 are actually inhabited). Skiathos, in the Thessaly region, is one of them and definitely worth a visit – as is the Skiathos Blu hotel with its hillside location, modern architecture and huge swimming pool.
This delightful bumblebee basket of woven palm straw will always create a buzz. It’s a limited edition, so say “Hello Honey” to yours right now!
Straw sophistication: Wide-brimmed Sophie Anderson hat handwoven by the Colombian Wayuu.
Pretty and protective: Buly 1803 pampers your face with shea butter, sesame oil and lime-blossom water.
Hang in there: The Monkey is a portable radio from Palomar with a snap-on antenna that attaches to your wrist or bicycle bars.
»I snapped this dragon tree (dracaena cinnabari) on the Yemeni island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. Many endemic plant species gained a foothold here while it was a military zone.«
Paolo Woods, Photographer, Florence, Italy
Ever since Chicago hosted the first Lollapalooza in 1991, music fans in North and South America (and since 2015 also in Europe) have been rocking the festival. Headliners at its July 22/23 Paris premiere are Lana del Rey (photo) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Culture clash
Wearing hats is all the rage. But picking the right one is something of an art form, given that there’s a suitable model for every occasion and each subculture has its favorites.
Goes well with horn rims
In the ’90s, it was the trademark accoutrement of British boy bands. Now, you’ll
mostly see nerds and geeks sporting a trilby. With its narrow brim, it looks rather like the younger brother of the classic fedora.
SLICK IN STRAW
In the summertime, a boater, the epitome of straw-hat elegance, is even acceptable attire for formal occasions. The homburg, which comes in straw or felt, is also a smart choice and goes well with a suit.
HIPSTER HAT
Flat crown, narrow brim, usually felt, the pork pie hat was originally made for women. Then Buster Keaton made it famous and today, it’s the favored headgear of the jazz, blues and ska scene.