The Brander

Laurent Goblet – A Flair for Horses at Rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré

For almost 150 years, the French luxury goods manufacturer Hermès has been making saddles that delight both horse and rider.

Giovanni Anzani – Business Comes First

For the three families behind Poliform s.p.a, this furniture company’s success is their purpose in life.

enSoie – The Colorful World of the Meier Family

The shops in Zurich and Los Angeles are all about imprimé, or printed fabrics – in this case silk. In the rest of life, everything revolves around the family.

Alexander Schärer – Necessity-Driven Solution Becomes a Design Classic

USM Haller, the Swiss producer of modular furniture, is managed in the 4th generation by Alexander Schärer. Over time, the company’s iconic brand has become a design classic – even finding its way into New York’s MoMA.

Katrin ten Eikelder – From New York to Berlin

At The Knots, traditional artisanship, quality and a flair for modern design converge.

Christoph Holenstein – Guarding the Secret of the Cheese

He holds the traditions of his homeland in high regard and is proud to represent one of its best-known brands: Christoph Holenstein, Director of Appenzeller cheese.

Tessa Pfenninger