Articles and videos on lifestyle, design and current trends

From innovative everyday solutions to extraordinary design. Beautiful, practical, or simply unusual – lifestyle begins where products are more than just functional. That's exactly what we're all about.

Fashion, interior and creative ideas for contemporary living

Optician supplies from a single source - DAO

The DAO portfolio is extremely extensive. It includes everything an optician needs. DAO supplies ophthalmic lenses and serves the equipment sector both in the field of refraction a... Optician supplies from a single source - DAO


Glasses cleaning agent refillable - GLASKLAR

Glasklar has developed a sustainable customer loyalty system in conjunction with an eyewear and hearing aid cleaning concept. Company owner Mr. Oliver Bartsch explains the concept ... Glasses cleaning agent refillable - GLASKLAR



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Spectacle frames without screws - ic!Berlin

The Berlin eyewear manufacturer ic!Berlin, style made in Germany, has been on the market since 1996. The manufactory is famous for its frames, i.e. spectacle frames without screws,... Spectacle frames without screws - ic!Berlin


Unbreakable sunglasses and sports glasses - GLORYFY

The unbreakable sports glasses and sunglasses from IQ brand, design & production GmbH, come under the brand name GLORYFY from the beautiful Tyrolean Zillertal. They are made from a... Unbreakable sunglasses and sports glasses - GLORYFY


Sunglasses for children and babies - SOONICE

The young Austrian company Soonice specializes in sunglasses for children. The brand was created by a mother who was unable to find suitable sunglasses for her son. It was importan... Sunglasses for children and babies - SOONICE


Sunglasses and snow goggles - JULBO

The company JULBO originates from the French High Jura, the northern side of the Swiss Alps. It was founded in 1988 by Jules Baud high up in the Jura about 2 hours from Geneva. The... Sunglasses and snow goggles - JULBO




Individual glasses 3D printing - KLENZE&BAUM

Klenze & Baum presented itself for the first time at the opti trade fair immediately after its foundation in 2018. The company's product is 3D-printed eyewear. Klenze & Baum specia... Individual glasses 3D printing - KLENZE&BAUM


Sustainable eyewear made from ocean plastic - SEA2SEE

SEA2SEE makes sustainable eyewear from ocean plastic. At the opti 2024 trade fair stand, we can see an impressive display showing how this plastic waste is fished out of the sea us... Sustainable eyewear made from ocean plastic - SEA2SEE


Rainer Fetting - Thomas Fuchs Gallery

The program of Galerie Thomas Fuchs focuses on figurative and abstract painting. Works by Rainer Fetting will be shown at ART COLOGNE, among others. Rainer Fetting - Thomas Fuchs Gallery


Works with a conceptual approach - Rüdiger Schöttle Gallery

The long-established Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle from Munich has been working with conceptual approaches across all media since 1968. Conceptual photography such as the Düsseldorf Sch... Works with a conceptual approach - Rüdiger Schöttle Gallery



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Samuelis Baumgarte: Classic modernism and modern classics

The Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery has been exhibiting at ART COLOGNE for over 30 years. Important artists of classical modernism and modern classics are exhibited. Classic modernism and modern classics - Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery


Contemporary positions and postwar - Meierbach Gallery

The portfolio of the Meierbach Gallery in Düsseldorf includes works from the Düsseldorf academy school as well as works by international artists. Galerie Meierbach specializes in c... Contemporary positions and postwar - Meierbach Gallery


From artist space to primary gallery - VAN HORN Gallery

Over the course of almost 20 years, the VAN HORN Gallery has grown organically from an artists' space in Düsseldorf. Ms. Daniela Steinfeld classifies her gallery as a primary galle... From artist space to primary gallery - VAN HORN Gallery


Three-dimensional, minimalistic art - Lange + Pult Gallery

With branches in Zurich, Geneva and Auvernier on Lake Neuchâtel, Galerie Lange Pult has three locations in Switzerland. Co-founder Mr. Stefano Pult defines the gallery's spectrum i... Three-dimensional, minimalistic art - Lange + Pult Gallery



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Ekrem Yalcindag - Kai Middendorff Gallery

We were at the Kai Middendorff Gallery in Frankfurt. On show at ART COLOGNE 2023 is a painting by a Turkish artist who has developed a very special painting technique. Ekrem Yalcindag - Kai Middendorff Gallery


Contemporary Art Gallery - LIVIE

LIVIE - Contemporary Art Gallery is presenting itself as a newcomer at ART COLOGNE 2023. The gallery for contemporary art from Zurich is exhibiting works by Argentinian artist Sofí... Contemporary Art Gallery - LIVIE


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Diverse lifestyle products for everyday life, leisure, and enjoyment

Whether practical everyday helpers, creative gift ideas, or stylish accessories—trade fairs on the topic of lifestyle show just how versatile this area is. Messe.TV reports pick up on developments that make everyday life more pleasant or inspiring—whether through functional design or emotional appeal. One focus is on products that specifically enrich lifestyle. These include, among others:

  • Original decorative items for the home and garden
  • Practical aids for the kitchen, household, and living room
  • Stylish accessories with high practical value
Lifestyle is more than just a term—it is the sum of individual decisions that shape our personal environment. The contributions shown start exactly there and reflect current design trends as well as classic solutions.

Fashion, jewelry, and personal forms of expression

Lifestyle plays a central role in connection with fashion and jewelry at numerous events. Messe.TV offers insights into collections, craftsmanship, and statements that go far beyond the product—for example, at design fairs or industry events in the fashion sector. Not only major brands are featured, but also independent labels and designers who bring individual perspectives to the table:

  • Jewelry trends between craftsmanship, art, and series production
  • Clothing and accessories with a sustainable approach
  • Design objects as an expression of personal attitude
The articles show how personal style issues, social developments, and new materials intersect in the field of fashion and jewelry.

Stylish living – from interior design ideas to outdoor design

For many people, a comfortable lifestyle is a central expression of quality of life. Messe.TV highlights in various articles how living spaces can be designed – whether modern, nature-oriented, or functional. Solutions for balconies, terraces, and gardens are also included. The products and concepts on display are geared toward the needs of a diverse audience:

  • Furniture and home accessories for different styles
  • Outdoor products for leisure, gardening, and enjoyment
  • Material trends and design developments in the living area
This creates a multifaceted overview of current living and interior design culture as presented at lifestyle-oriented trade fairs.

Creativity, play, and personal development

Lifestyle also stands for creative forms of expression. Whether it's crafting, playing, or collecting—trade fair formats in the lifestyle sector address the need for individual design and the joy of experimentation. Messe.TV showcases products that inspire and invite active engagement. The range extends from classic games to modern creative concepts:

  • Games and sets for families, children, and adults
  • Creative materials for DIY projects and hobbies
  • Trends in stationery and design objects
Such content combines functionality with emotional added value – and offers a platform for people who want to express themselves through objects.

Lifestyle topics in a social context

Lifestyle is increasingly understood not only as an individual decision, but as part of larger social contexts. Messe.TV addresses discussions on sustainability, social responsibility, and health in various articles – often conveyed through everyday products. Examples of these interfaces between lifestyle and social responsibility include:

  • Sustainable forms of consumption and environmentally friendly products
  • Fair trade and regionality concepts for lifestyle items
  • Wellness and health products with a holistic approach
This shows that the term lifestyle does not only stand for aesthetics, but is increasingly linked to depth of content – even at trade fairs that document this change.