The collection draws inspiration from the Belle Époque — the golden age of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy — and its most captivating icon: Empress and Queen Elisabeth (affectionately known as Sisi). Renowned as a global style icon and a free-spirited rebel royal, Sisi’s profound love for nature and animals serves as the creative anchor for the collection’s hand-drawn motifs. The animal illustrations inspired by turn-of-the-century natural history, paired with bold stripes and jewel-like geometric forms, come together to create a collection that is sophisticated yet playful and humorous, directly drawing from Sisi’s rebellious lifestyle. The Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary was deeply obsessed with preserving her figure through constant dieting and rigorous horseback riding, which serves as the inspiration behind the wallpaper's humorous, playful touch.

Every animal depicted throughout the collection’s wallpapers reflects the exotic wildlife of the imperial menagerie at Schönbrunn Palace — the world's oldest operating zoo, and, at the time, one of Europe's richest collections of exotic wildlife. Complementing these natural illustrations is a striking, faceted gemstone pattern inspired by one of Europe's most intriguing historical mysteries. The design pays homage to the legendary ruby parure commissioned by Emperor Franz Joseph for Sisi as an engagement gift. The pieces were originally crafted from gemstones that Queen Marie Antoinette of France had secretly smuggled out of captivity during the French Revolution. Following the collapse of Austria-Hungary after WWI, the priceless jewels vanished without a trace.