Advent wreaths are very popular in Germany. I suppose almost every household has one during Christmas time. 1839 the theologian Johann Hinrichs Wichern was the founder of the “Adventskranz”. He looked after poor children and because they asked every day when is Christmas, he took a big wood wheel and fixed 20 red candles and four white ones on […]
During my stay in Munich I had, of course, to go the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition in the „Kunsthalle“ in the mall „Fünf Höfe“. Until Valentine´s Day, the 14th of February 2016, 140 creations can be seen. From the seventies until today his Haute-Couture- and Prêt-à-Porter models as well as theatre, dance- and film costumes […]
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt fell immediatly in love with the wonderful estate Miraval in the Provence, France. With the help of the family Perrin, one of the leading wine producers in France, both US-stars created their onwn wine. Chateau Miraval is a magical attraction for a long time. Pink Floyd, Sting und Sade have already […]
Carsten Heinrichs has a second hand shop at the Bilker Allee 24 in Düsseldorf. He has a keen sense of recurrent trends, eye catchers, rarities and stylish things. His Motto: Nice is what you like! New combinations with a bit of vintage! I have put my favourites together: Picture above: These earrings in brown could be in […]
The olive green pants from G-Star Raw do not only look cool but let you look also slim. At the back the trousers fit normally but in the front the crotch is longer and extends the silhouette. With a blouse and pumps it is a great business look. With a sweater and ankle-boots it looks […]
Sustainability! To do the right in the superficial fashion business! This is the motto for Lilly Ingenhoven (25) and her company. Lilly Ingenhoven is a designer in Munich and is just working at her sixth collection. She only works with natural fibres such as cotton, cashmere, silk and leather. Her fabrics and materials she buys […]
Lately I have seen Susanne Schröter (40) at Identita in Düsseldorf and I love her look! The jeans with the long crotch and the short blue blazer are from Patrizia Pepe. Susanne Schröter has combined the look with a blue-white scarf. Nice look!
Anat Bronner and Birgit Bauerhenne-Waldmann are organising art trips for discerning travellers. Fine Art Travel! Anat Bronner studied Art History and English Linguistics, Birgit Bauerhenne-Waldmann studied Philosophy and German Literature. Due to best contacts to museums, galeries, private collections and artists Anat and Birgit open doors that would otherwise remain closed. These journeys enable cultural exchanges. The organisation includes the entire […]
Last summer I already have seen some women with silk scarfs in their hair in st. Tropez. Dolce & Gabbana follows the trend for the next coming spring / summer collection 2016. All models were wearing silk scarfs in their hair while running over the catwalk. Hermès has picked up the trend, too! Last Wednesday […]
Today Hermès has presented the new shoe collection in a fantastic show. The scene only has shown the legs and feet of the dancers. It has been a wonderful evening in a great atmosphere with interesting guests and great shoes! This shoe in orange, pink and petrol colours is my favourite one! The lady in the […]
Elena in Düsseldorf is ahead of the times. This week it is possible to order coats, jackets, dresses, pants and skirts for next spring season already now. There is a choice of two fabrics: Crepe and cashgora. Cashgora is a very soft and nice fabric which is made from 50% cashmere, 45% wool and 5% […]
A big major daily newspaper considers Stephanie Kluth-Franzen (45) as one of the crown princess of the famous shopping street “Königsallee” in Düsseldorf. Because of her father´s enterprise she grew up on this well known street. Together with four other family members she is leading the huge lifestyle store at the Königsallee in Düsseldorf. Stephanie Kluth-Franzen doesn´t know airs and […]
