In the fickle world of fashion, creative directors of major houses are not exactly known for their longevity. Albert Kriemler’s 43-year run at Akris, which had been trafficking in quiet luxury for decades before anyone ever mentioned the term, is especially remarkable. Based in St. Gallen, a tranquil university town near Lake Constance, Akris celebrates its centennial this year with an exhibition (open now through September 24) at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Ausstellungsstrasse. Curated by Kriemler and Karin Gimmi, it explores how the house has integrated textile design, photogaphy, architecture, and art into its collections. On the occasion, Kriemler shares his key components to the good life. —Ashley Baker
Airline: Swiss.
Airport: Zurich Airport.
Art Fair: Art Basel 2023.
Bag: Akris’s Alexa, an all-leather tote.
BalletS: Beethoven-Projekt, by John Neumeier, at the Staatsoper Hamburg, for which I designed the costumes, and Wayne McGregor’s new ballet at the Royal Opera House, in London, which will include set designs by my friend Carmen Herrera.
Bedtime: 10 p.m.
Bike: Thömus.
Birthday: Aquarius.
Breakfast, weekday: Muesli, fresh fruits, and tea.
Breakfast, weekend: Running with Emma, muesli, and coffee.
Car: Saab.
Child: My nieces, nephews, and godchildren. My loved ones.
Cocktail: Feingespritzter, a mix of soda, champagne, strawberries, and mint. It’s best with Sancerre.
Dinner, weekday: Often just soup.
Dinner, weekend: At my brother’s or my sister’s house with their youngsters.
Dress: A sleek little double-face sheath in black.
Drive: I prefer Swiss trains.
Enemy: Voltaire put it best: “The perfect is the enemy of the good.”
