Philipp Plein, Cover Life No. 88
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The Empire of PP — on freedom, independence and the one luxury money can't buy: time.

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No. 882026 issue
Editor's letter14 years of
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14 years of passion, vision and unforgettable encounters. Discover a very special anniversary issue — celebrating luxury, style, success and extraordinary people.

Besnik Shemsiu · LIFE No. 88 · Anniversary issue

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No. 88 — our anniversary issue. On the cover: Philipp Plein. Hover over the stories for a first look.

  1. 01Cover storyPhilipp Plein — luxury means freedom→
  2. 02Exclusive interviewKevin Robert Frost — hope, responsibility and the fight against HIV/AIDS→
  3. 03TravelEurope's five most luxurious hotels→
  4. 04FilmMatt Damon — Hollywood's ultimate gentleman→
  5. 05FootballJürgen Klopp — a new era→
  6. 06ArtNico Mastroprimiano — when luxury becomes an art form→
  7. 07Classical musicAnila Aliu — the pianist taking the world by storm→
  8. 08PeopleAnna Ermakova — the elegance of a new generation→
  9. 09JewelleryPasquini Roma — exclusivity with a personal touch→
  10. 10LifestyleDiana Nikitiuk — The Art of Becoming Yourself→
  11. 11InterviewCosy Sunday — the luxury of reconnecting with yourself→
  12. 12TravelLugano — Switzerland's elegant gem→
  13. 13SportComo 1907 — from Lake Como to the Champions League→
  14. 14MusicBad Bunny — from the streets to global superstardom→
  15. 15VisionariesElon Musk — the visionary of the 21st century→
Philipp Plein in the pool
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Philipp

Plein

The Empire of PP
“We're not Coca-Cola. We're more like whisky and Coke. Not everyone likes it — but those who do, love it.”

For almost three decades, Philipp Plein has been one of the international luxury industry's defining figures. While traditional houses lean on heritage and quiet exclusivity, he has built a universe of his own: fashion, architecture, hotels, restaurants, jewellery and watches.

In this exclusive LIFE interview, he speaks openly about success, independence, setbacks, artificial intelligence and family — and the one thing money cannot buy.

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The full print edition of No. 88 is published on 16 November 2026 in print.

The Exclusives

Six remarkable encounters in this issue
01
Kevin Robert Frost

Kevin Robert Frost

Exclusive interview

The long-serving amfAR CEO on hope, responsibility and the 'Berlin patient'.

02
Anila Aliu

Anila Aliu

Classical music

The pianist from Kosovo captivating concert halls across continents.

03
Diana Nikitiuk

Diana Nikitiuk

Portrait

Beauty, freedom and the art of building a life that means something.

04
Pasquini Roma

Pasquini Roma

Interview

Roman craftsmanship. Jewellery that feels as though it was made just for you.

05
Nico Mastroprimiano

Nico Mastroprimiano

Art

Gold, platinum and crystal: sculptures that transform a room.

06
Anna Ermakova

Anna Ermakova

People

From Let's Dance to Europe's red carpets.

Stories & Worlds

Luxury hotels, travel, film, football, music — and the people behind it all.

Travel

Europe's five most luxurious hotels

Film

Matt Damon — Odysseus

Travel

Lugano — an elegant gem

Sport

Como 1907 — Champions League

Football

Jürgen Klopp — a new era

Music

Bad Bunny — a global icon

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