Tag: berlin

  • Is the Course Change Working?

    Is the Course Change Working?

    What happens when a course change may fail before the actual implementation? The 75th edition of the Berlinale could soon become a case study answering this question.   Less than two months before the German Capital hosts filmmakers, headlines rolling out have painted an unflattering portrait of the Potsdamer Platz headquarters.   Head Tricia Tuttle makes…

  • Another One Gone

    Again, the Berlin department store scene suddenly got smaller. Another big retailer is closing the doors. Galeria Kaufhaus in Alexanderplatz will go dark at the end of 2025. According to local papers, property owner Commerz Real wants to develop the property as a mixed use location of apartments and small shops for the Mitte. What…

  • All Gussied Up

    At the recent press events I attended, noticing the fashion tribe I wondered.  Why do they wear everything but the frying pan? Many were gussied up wearing all the labels from their shelves popping in and out of offices and showrooms. I wondered if there had been a looting at a luxury department store.   The…

  • More Coming Soon

    More Coming Soon

    More news and interviews are coming soon from IFA Berlin.

  • More Discoveries from IFA Berlin 2024

    More Discoveries from IFA Berlin 2024

    At IFA Berlin there is always new devices and gadgets to find among the twenty-eight halls, some from big brands, some from start ups More tech news and reviews coming soon.

  • More From IFA Berlin 2024

    More From IFA Berlin 2024

    More gadgets and devices from IFA Berlin’s 100th edition. Stay tuned for more news and items from IFA.

  • Beach Inspired Tranquillity

    Beach Inspired Tranquillity

    Of course not, in August a beach in Usedom does not resemble this picture of tranquillity. The popular Northern German resort becomes a summer getaway for many visitors seeking sun and water. However, I tend to like the Baltic Coast during the less traveled times. Usedom is a two-hour and thirty minute drive from Berlin.

  • The Spirited yet Damp 2024 Berlin CSD

    The Spirited yet Damp 2024 Berlin CSD

    A rainy cloud filled 2024 Christopher Street Day hit the city July 27th. Seventy-five trucks slinked through the capital on a ten kilometre journey finishing in Tiergarten at the Siegessäule Column. The weather did not dampen the spirit, just fewer naked bodies on the parade route. This year’s theme “for diversity and democracy” is a…

  • Au Revior Galerias Lafayette Berlin

    Au Revior Galerias Lafayette Berlin

    A sad goodbye to Galerias Lafayette Berlin, the five floor department store gave the city a bit of affordable Parisian Chic. After 28 years in the Mitte District, the celebrated building housing French Cuisine, handbags and perfume closes the doors at the end of July. Once a staple for shopping in the city, the establishment…

  • Got Back

    Got Back

    Today, I got back my repaired Nudie Jeans. That was fast, the hole got repaired. Better than going out buying a new pair. Here is hoping these last a few more years with a lot of wear. To buy a pair of jeans or use the free repair service, the Nudie Jeans store is located…