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Category: Fashion

  • LFW in the New Normal

    The first fashion week in the “New Normal”, London Fashion Week goes digital. An event once exclusive to fashion insiders, LFW is now available to the public via Internet.  In comparison to the other fashion capitals, London’s beats the other cities with its experimentation, a quirky stance on style. Does this translate to digital? In […]

  • Chaos in Berlin

    Stay tuned for my report on the chaos of 2 Fashion Weeks in Germany.  What is happening? I had my problems with the organisers and some PR teams in Berlin about Fashion Week.  I am not shocked about the   exchanges on Social Media.  A reality show delight! My reaction! See Below! 

  • WOAH!

    I’ll give my opinion on fashion using this crisis to boast its “diversity” credentials. Not happening here! Let’s me keep it 100!   Stay Tuned for my views.

  • Gym Gone

    Berlin is reopening slowly but steadily. Stores, then restaurants have opened. On Monday hotels and museums re emerge from slumber. Sadly for me, gyms are not on the long reopening list. In Cologne the gyms opened but with many protocols some requiring reservations. Working out was also a way to clear my mind, detox. A […]

  • Fashion Biz Trends

    Continuing my conversation with Editor Alex Popov.  We moved to the topic of Fashion Biz Trends.  What do we expect to happen in these uncertain times? How will fashion evolve? No easy questions to answer. But, we had fun.   Stay Safe.    

  • Classy Weimar

    Classy Weimar

    For my first travel in the New Normal I decided on  a staycation. As if I had a choice. Nothing is flying these days. Where to go? The city of Weimar, located in Thuringia, a 3 hour drive from Berlin.  I knew little about the city.    Classy, compact, and elegant the former Grand Duchy Capital […]

  • Shopping in the New Normal

    The second part of my reports on Shopping in the New Normal. The world is changing really fast. 

  • Statement Wear

     Statement Sunglasses Feature preview.   We had a bit of fun trying on shades.  Which do you like? Produced at Schonhelden Optic Berlin.    Stay Tuned for more.

  • Ikea after Lockdown

    I had to pop over to IKEA for a few home items.  Getting inside the store today, similar to waiting to get on a ride at Disneyland.  Crowd Control in the New Normal.

  • Trends in Menswear

    We spoke with fashion Editor in Chief Alex Popov on the upcoming trends in menswear.  What to expect?