Summer in Berlin.. don’t be shy!
We have been in Berlin for two weeks now and the weather has been quite unstable. Typically for Berlin though, but sad for all of us craving the sunshine! If it would only show itself for a little bit longer then just a few minutes every now and then.. Come out sun, don’t be shy!! We want to wear these beautiful swim suits from Stella Jean, get sun kissed and be happy!
Paris Mon Amour
Sooo after a lot of preparations, planing and the wrapping up the house to leave Cape Town for almost 4 months, we have finally arrived in Berlin – with a short trip to Paris and the Provence for a friends wedding. Its been a while since I was last there – 11 years to be exact. Crazy how time flies! A few things that I can remember have changed, little things, like the post office logo.. ha! odd that that stood out…
The flair and avantgarde of this cosmopolitan city however has remained the same. Some things even got more noticeable for me since I live in Cape Town and crave the big city.. for example the multicultural and multicolored society and the beauty of it all! I loved to see the African ladies wearing the colourful robes of their country of origin – Chitenge & Schwe Schwe Fabrics everywhere!
The shopping experience was hmmm… expensive.. but extraordinary! Next Paris trip will however be in the time of sales in town. Beside the number of bespoke boutiques in Paris I was amazed about the fact that most shops had their own smell in the air – a part of marketing to attract all of the customers senses… pretty clever actually!
Here are a few images I liked from the trip.
Happy Easter Bunnies!
Today I’m introducing the 21 Concept Store: two fashion labels FAITH21 and 21DGRS, created by an exceptional couple, Kim & Rik, who live between Bali, Cape Town and Northern Germany. “Surfing keeps us grounded, friends and family show us what’s really important, graphic and fashion design keep us busy, photography inspired and Yoga flexible. We invest our money in airline tickets as we always have to find out what’s around the corner. Big city life is awesome but stresses us out after a while, rice fields and tradewinds make us happy. We enjoy the freedom to change directions, regularly spin out and most of the time fall on our feet.”
Sounds like an amazing concept, coz it works!
Have a look at: www.21conceptstore.com and like their new Facebook page: Twenty One Degrees – Death To The Ordinary.
Cape Towns Street Life
5 1/2 years ago this would have meant nothing to me.. but Car Guards are an essential part of life in Cape Town.. the Video says it all.. Cool & Hilarious!
The Car Guard Song – Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues
Design Indaba 2012 – II
Finally some more interesting stuff I came across at this years Expo.. Loved the creativity from a number of upcoming and already established designers. The Buyers Preview Day made a big difference in getting to know designers – its cool to see who stands behind designs I blogged or read about and to have the time to connect.
But I must confess that some exhibitors who’s stands looked almost the same as last year didn’t really have to showcase again.. The fashion part was not really mine either, as I don’t think its necessary to give some of the local fashion designers the space of a fashion show, when all they are creating are bad rip-offs from international fashion houses..
Design Indaba 2012 – I
First Impressions, more to come…
3 Wheels – Sri Lanka
‘3 Wheels’ is a film and photo exhibition that follows Team Hallelujah Spaghetti as they take on The Lanka Challenge, a 12 day, 1400km whirlwind race across the island country of Sri Lanka, in a tuk-tuk!
I’ve been one of the few people to witness the creativity during the making off process and can tell you this is a mind blowing production! So see you there!