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An invitation to pause, to rest, to quietly reflect on oneself 

Summer is behind us! Travel, encounters, concerts, long nights in which time seemed to stand still—and yet passed far too quickly. The warm months were electrifying, lively, but sometimes also overwhelming. And especially after such a summer, the longing for the opposite grows: for silence. Autumn seems tailor-made for this, touching us poetically and reflecting gentle silence and beauty. It slows us down. The days grow shorter, the light softer, the air clearer, leaves detach themselves from the trees and glide leisurely to the ground. Perhaps that is the true luxury: a few quiet minutes that can sometimes give us more than any grand spectacle.

This is exactly the path we chose for our first major fashion shoot. The location could hardly have been more fitting: the Villa Mautner-Jäger in Vienna's third district. Abandoned for decades, with cracks in the plaster, yet with a beauty that remains palpable in every corner. A house that is silent—and yet tells stories precisely because of this. Under the direction of international fashion and beauty photographer Per Appelgren, a visual narrative was created, inspired by a simple and intimate question: Who are you when everything around you becomes silent?

A question that runs like a quiet thread through this fall issue. It invites you to find your own answers between the pages. Our cover also carries this idea: an invitation to reflect, to find peace, to quietly encounter yourself.

In keeping with this, our art portrait is dedicated to the well-known Austrian artist Michaela Schwarz-Weismann, whose works are poetically moving and reflect gentle silence and beauty. In an in-depth interview, businesswoman, visionary, and art collector Ursula Simacek reveals the positive effect that art can have in public spaces—and beyond. One famous flagship project was artist Billi Thanner's “Himmelsleiter” (Stairway to Heaven) on the south tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. Speaking of cathedrals: in architecture, we show how sacred buildings – places of refuge and tranquility in an increasingly fast-paced world – today impress less with their monumentality than with their atmosphere, openness, and minimalist design language. The same is true of Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, who became world-famous with his iconic pleats. His successors are now skillfully continuing this vision, as can be seen in the current fall/winter collection presented at the Louvre in Paris – inspired by the masterpieces of artist Erwin Wurm.

The majestic Maybach car brand and the history of Italian interior design brand Giorgetti illustrate that time, serenity, and attention to detail give rise to creations that stand the test of time. Everything is on track, however, with luxury trains such as the "Rocky Mountaineer" and the "Venice Simplon-Orient-Express". Elegant and stylish carriages glide past impressive landscapes and vibrant cities. Pure deceleration.

We wish you peaceful autumn moments with our latest AURUM 999,9 MagBook issue.