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Dave McDermott "The Modern Temper" bei DUVE Berlin

2011-01-27T19:14:00.005+01:00

Die Galerie DUVE Berlin präsentiert in seiner ersten Einzelausstellung den in New York lebenden Künstler Dave McDermott. Neben 'You Look Great When I'm Fucked Up', einer Serie vielschichtiger monochromatischer Arbeiten auf Museumsboard, präsentiert 'The Modern Temper' neue Skulpturen und Collagen.

McDermott behandelt in 'The Modern Temper' Vorstellungen von Dualität in der Gegenwartskultur durch Untersuchungen zweier bedeutender Ästhetikprinzipien der Nachkriegszeit, der Plastik und des Organischen.

Im Mittelpunkt der Ausstellung steht eine Serie monochromatischer Arbeiten auf Museumskarton mit dem Titel 'You Look Great When I'm Fucked Up'. Jede Arbeit aus der Serie ist zuerst in gestischer Abstraktion, mit Gesso als weißer Grundierung gemalt und anschließend mit einem Nitrozelluloselack überzogen worden. ...

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"Auf der Fashion Week werden Trends geboren!"

2011-01-23T13:46:00.005+01:00

Jana Burghause für creative face Magazin

Die Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2011 steht nicht nur im Zeichen der Mode – auch das Make-up gibt den Ton an. Während der Modewoche werden neue Trends präsentiert, alte über Bord geworfen und Mut bewiesen. Make-up Artist, kreativer Kopf von Maybelline, erarbeitet mit seinem Team die Looks für die Labels – und holt dabei immer wieder das Beste aus einer Kollektion heraus. Mitten im hektischen Trubel, unmittelbar vor der Show von Kaviar Gauche, stand uns Boris Entrup Rede und Antwort. Wollen Sie wissen, was sie im kommenden Winter unbedingt im Beautycase haben sollten? Dann lesen Sie weiter!

Die Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin neigt sich so langsam dem Ende. Wie fandest du es bisher? Boris: Wahnsinnig toll, aufregend, spannend, super genial organisiert , und auch etwas anstrengend. Alles war auf den Punkt gebracht, jede Show ist pünktlich gestartet – das gibt es nicht überall. (lacht)

Die Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin neigt sich so langsam dem Ende. Wie fandest du es bisher?

Boris: Wahnsinnig toll, aufregend, spannend, super genial organisiert , und auch etwas anstrengend. Alles war auf den Punkt gebracht, jede Show ist pünktlich gestartet – das gibt es nicht überall. (lacht)

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70er-Jahre-Flair und Rollkragen aus Lack

2011-01-21T22:56:00.000+01:00

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Am Abend des dritten Tages der Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin H/W 2011 präsentierte das Berliner Modelabel Kaviar Gauche seine Herbst/Winter-Kollektion 2011/12.

Das Designer-Duo kombinierte eine gradlinige Schnittführung mit aufregenden Stoffen – sinnliche Weiblichkeit und ein starkes Frauenbild durfte auf dem Laufsteg bewundert werden. Bereits vor der Show tuschelte man über die Kollektionspräsentation der ehemaligen ESMOD-Absolventinnen als „eins der besten Ereignisse der Berliner Fashion Week“ – nicht zu verdenken war da das Gedränge am Einlass. Und nachdem sich Nora von Waldstätten, Shermine Shahrivar und Karoline Herfurth neben Heike Makatsch eine gefühlte halbe Ewigkeit lang dem Blitzlichtgewitter ergeben haben, konnte es mit dem 'besten Ereignis' auch endlich losgehen.

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"Leg dich neben mich"

2011-01-21T16:57:00.010+01:00

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Dritter Tag Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. Jungspund Kilian Kerner zeigt um 13 Uhr zum sechsten Mal in Folge seine Show im Zelt am Bebelplatz, das bis auf den letzten Platz gefüllt war. Diesmal allerdings nicht nur mit Presse und Einkäufern, sondern auch mit vielen Freunden des Designers. Und die bejubelten Kerners Kollektion für Herbst/Winter 2011 in vollen Zügen. Zu Recht.

Denn die farblich sehr zurückhaltende Show auf dem von Villeroy & Boch Fliesen eigens gestalteten Catwalk – vorwiegend Schwarz wurde durch Magenta und schimmerndes Grau gebrochen - bestach durch hohe Schnittqualität und raffinierte Details. Mit fließenden Stoffen wie Seide und Chiffon kreierte Kerner leichte Blusen und Kleider für die Damen, die in Kombination mit strengen Bleistiftröcken und kurzen Trench-Mänteln einen sehr modernen Business-Chic ergaben. Cocktailkleider in Samt, Leder und Chiffon wurden mit Schleifendetails und glitzernden Swarovski-Steinen verziert. Die Herren durften sich bei Kilian Kernen in schwarze Wollmäntel im Military-Look hüllen, sowie grobgestrickte Wollpullover in Schwarz und Magenta und eng geschnittene Hosen mit Knopfdetails. Das Highlight war wohl der magentafarbene Anzug aus Samt, der laut bejubelt wurde.

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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

2011-01-20T20:33:00.007+01:00

Interview/Text: Lisa Kober für creative face Magazin

Über den Dächern von Berlin präsentierte PUMA im Rahmen der Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin die aktuelle Kollaboration mit der französischen Designerin Sakina M'sa im trendigen Soho House. Ergebnis der Zusammenarbeit ist eine Neuauflage der legendären PUMA Grip Bag, die es ab August diesen Jahres in einer limitierten Auflage von insgesamt 100 Stück weltweit zu kaufen gibt, zehn davon werden in Deutschland erhältlich sein.

Farblich ist das Model in satten Blaunuancen gehalten, die durch Patch Work Technik miteinander kombiniert wurden. Von der Arbeiterklasse und dem dazugehörigen Blaumann inspiriert, wurden die Taschen in Mitten von Maßbändern, Scheren, Schraubenschlüsseln und anderen Arbeitsutensilien stimmig platziert.

Im Interview erzählen uns der verantwortliche Kreativdirektor im Bereich Accessoires von PUMA Stuart Adams und die zierliche Französin, wie anstrengend so eine Promotiontour ist, was sie sich für die Zukunft wünschen und vor allem, was es mit diesen Taschen auf sich hat.

Das Interview mit dem Kreativdirektor im Bereich Accessoires von PUMA Stuart Adams und der Designerin Sakina M'sa hier

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Eine Reise nach New York

2011-01-20T20:16:00.007+01:00

Fotos von Samrin Conrad für creative face Magazin

Für die Herbst/Winter Saison 2011 präsentierte FRIDA WEYER bei der Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2011 im Salon Gontard im Regent Hotel am Gendarmenmarkt ihre Fashion-Installation. Gezeigt wurde ein Ausschnitt der Kollektion, basierend auf dem erweiterten Konzept der Designerin.

Neben Cocktail, Black Tie und Bridal findet man in Zukunft All-Day & Business Dresses und alles, was man 24/7 tragen möchte. Same same but different! Die neue Kollektion von FRIDA WEYER zeigt sich weniger romantisch, jedoch kein Stück weniger feminin. Plissierter Chiffon, Falten in Kurven gedreht – unverkennbar die Handschrift der Designerin mit Betonung der weiblichen Formen. Die Hauptfarben Mandarine und Limette wurden abgerundet durch Wintertöne wie Aubergine.

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Himmlisch graue Regentage

2011-01-20T15:13:00.000+01:00

Anne Tröst für creative face Magazin

Die Erwartungen waren hoch. Der gebürtige Pole Dawid Tomaszewski meisterte im Sommer sein Debut auf der Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin – und das mit Bravur. Sein Konzept der vergangenen Saison: Purismus traf auf moderne Extravaganz. In der Herbst/Winter-Kollektion 2011/12 wurden die Silhouetten definierter – Purismus und Extravaganz jedoch avancierten zum Markenzeichen.

So begann alles an einem Herbsttag. Es regnete – und das in Strömen. Die Tropfen prasselten lautstark auf das Dach; dann: Gewitter. Das Grollen des Donners erschütterte bis ins Mark. Der Regen wurde lauter, die Lichtblitze verdichteten sich. Ein sanftes Piano mischte sich zwischen das Unwetter – und es wurde hell. ...

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Rheinauhafen Cologne - Hotspot or flop

2010-10-21T12:07:00.004+02:00

When you think of Cologne, buzz words like carnival or social coziness come up, but not a beautiful city or good architecture.

‚At last something great’ I thought, when, after a long time, I crossed the Severins’bridge again and saw the new buildings of the Rheinauhafen dockyard living area.

Cologne has always been a port since its establishment by the Romans. Since 1892 the Rhine-shipping used this part of the waterside as a landing place and harbour area under the name “Rheinauhafen”.

The area was unused for years, until the “Bread and Butter” made use of one building and, in doing so, drew the city’s attention to the area. For it was about that time, that life at the waterside became popular – Barcelona, London, etc. gave a good example – the city decided to give it a new structure of utilisation, composed of habitation, living and working, whilst maintaining the character, especially in keeping the landmarked buildings, to the area.

The project developers wrote:

With this agreed mixture the Rheinauhafen is redesigned to become a lively and attractive part of Cologne. A special highlight will be the three so called “cranehouses”, which, in their appearence, resemble the historic heavy-lift cranes They will add to the Rhine-shore silhouette of Cologne and will be a special hotspot for the Rheinauhafen.

When I moved in back then, it all was different, of course. The second building that was completed, was the old granary, the ‘Siebengebirge’. I fell in love with its charme and the old construction with the new elements. It wasn’t really easy, but it worked out in the end and made me a proud resident with view on the Rhine.

On object truly made up with love, that exposes the old constructions and plays with charme. I really liked being there. Plus, the ships that passed during the day gave it a maritime feeling.

In general, the strucure of the quarter is interesting. Old buildings were wonderfully integrated in new building-structures. My personal highlight definitely is the Microsoft builidng with its curved shape. But also constructional highlights, like the longest underground parking which they simply built into the old port basin, or the new crane houses that totally changed the scenery, are well worth recognition.

The only thing lacking in the beginning, were the city’s people. A well known Eventmanager said: “the people of Cologne don’t come here. Everything that is further away from the Rudolfplatz than 3 stops, is ‘overseas’”. That was indeed the way it was in the beginning. But little by little the city’s people had to drop by and see that it is a fine place. In the early days, it was very quiet there – one almost felt like being all alone there. The first gastronomes were really good but also very pricey (Kap am Südkai, Rheingenuss). With companies moving in, this changed, too. An arabic Vapiano-concept, that is incredibly good, and also the Limani, which is always worth a visit.

With the galieries and companies like ‘facts and fiction’ it all receives a mixed character, that is not exchangable, but step by step becomes Cologne.

Other entrepreneurs have recognized that, too. For example Frankfurt’s Kingkamehameha Suite, which tried to gain foothold here but had to close down. The people of cologne are not chic or glamorous – we’re not Duesseldorf. I hope the new owner will be more successful with his Eventlocation. A small hint: engage someone who knows the city – someone from Cologne.

A friend of mine will soon move into the new highlight project – cranehouse no. 3 (the one, where Podolski...), which will be finalized this year. It’s been a long way to get to this goal and there was a lot he had to endure, but, in essence, it’s been just the same that people go through with other construction projects. The moment he can enjoy his view over the city and on the Dom, it’ll all be forgotten.

I am a bit proud that I, too, was able to contribute my share to the new harbour area. As part of the Team artotel Cologne, I was able to add to the design, which, with the opening on 15th March, became another highlight. All in all, I have to say that the harbour is well worth a visit.

Maybe it all takes another 10 years to be fully integrated.

In the end, Cologne is Cologne:

§ It’s the way it is

§ It’ll come what comes

§ It always turned out good in the end

cosmo(politan) / the green week 2010 – the old will be new, again and again

2010-03-22T16:27:00.007+01:00

the year started off nicely // in the ARTotel, building work continued and the set up of the exhibition stand for the country of brandenburg for the green week was due to be completed

luckily, I had my great team and the wonderful ph that mastered it magnificently (I met my biggest joy....) //

what I just didn't want to miss was the opening //

but there were other reasons: Berlin and cosmo, the new designhotel, and, one may not believe it, friends *lol //

after the flight had to be postponed again and again – the ARTotel was just being approved and I couldn't just disappear – I landed in snowy Tegel late at night //

I like the old airport // it is annoying, it takes long but it is a true landmark // I hope it won't be torn down in the future like everything else is for nice new worlds of living // I was slightly terrified to find out that ikea produces houses now, as well // where is this to end // omg

now, off to the cosmo // „cosmo?" the taxi driver asked // yes, the new hotel of the design group // it was a bit difficult to find the entrance since the logos hadn't been fitted until then// but they have now

once you're in the hotel, you recognize warm, very inviting colors and that the fabrics used provide a sense of comfort // the service is ideal // I can recommend corner rooms //

the entrance hall is held in a nice classical white // I like the gimmick with the lights // not too fussed about the door etc.

the bathroom is close to perfect // very nice are the special shower gels – their packaging is made bio-degradable – big plus //

they will surely do some minor things in the bathroom like the shower partition and the frost foil on the window // apart from that, the bath is great and spacious // the whole room is very nice all in all, as well // it makes one feel comfortable // the view on 'old-berlin' is always nice to look at

I didn't do much after that apart from having dinner in the lobby and go to bed

//… almost forgot to tell that t and s were there, which was a highlight // always nice to speak to them // right afterwards, I attended the reception to the 'green week', the fair in Berlin

The next morning I had breakfast with t // the juices are great, I love the ginger tea // all in all, simply a very nice breakfast buffet that leaves no whishes open, apart from a bit of structure

Great pictures on the wall, the art is well selected, the open plan kitchen is a true eyecatcher //

What I didn't quite get were the light-objects and the table cloths, considering they have these great tables, but… ok.

After that, I had to go and do my rounds at the fair // the country's exhibitors, rosi from bavarian cheese, all of them were there //

Right after the fair, I went on to tegel to pick up w, with whom I went on to caras, to meet a very talented young designer, our vic // one of the few how really know what it means to make design // on top of that: a testing for a new sportsdrink (tasty!)

Then, I went back to the cosmo // again, liked the shower and the shower gel // in the evening I went to a grill with s, t and w // dinner as always

Especially great was the ‚after-grill' cardio workout // bmw & snow = zero; why are they from bavaria anyway??? Mhh// oh well, we made it back home ok // thx, as well on ground as in the air

Well, the rest of my time in berlin was pretty much as always // pure shopping // what's a highlight though: 'the firmakosmetikset':))))) see and feel / grrr

What else to report? Well, the fair was a success and the contract was continued // also, a good gin tonic, lv disarm appointment and so forth … talk to you soon, I have to go open a hotel

Take care.

Rezzo

The Christmas-shopping drama

2009-12-08T14:10:00.005+01:00

Once again – Christmas season's here //

It's not like it comes all of a sudden // Lindt has shown us their chocolate santa claus in September already and many of us have started indulging Christmas candy in October //

Well, so much for that – one should do it as it suits the season // also a matter of style, by the way

The worst about Christmas is, of course, what to get for your dearest

First of all: discard „HAVE TO" presents / I find this 'he gave me something, too' thing pretty foolish / no / you should do what you like and not what you feel you must / many have to accept 'musts' at work / away with them in your free time

2^nd make a list / who do I want to give something to and, very important / to whom do I want to give a message / some create elaborate spreadsheets, others make handwritten lists / please refrain from 'I'll see to it on the 24^th' / Grandma doesn't want a porn-collection / great hint: decide on what you want to spend, then split it up so you don't overdo it

Regarding the "what to give" there are three options /

First: the mindcatcher, so to say the aura-connection, the ones that cause sparkles in the eyes: I know what it's gonna be! Don't hesitate – buy it! // gifts that come from the heart and that you will pass on with a big smile on your face // no matter what it is and no matter what others think of it

Then, there's the 'do it yourself' range // always well received / not only when Grandma gives something to her little Kevin: this is also true for same-aged people / hats off to what ak (name withheld) is doing there / always appreciated is knitwear / scarfs and socks

Socks are always well received, just as well as blankets etc. / but please just give them to people who know to appreciate them / but there are great examples as you can see here

What's not for you can easily be brought back and exchanged

I mean – who in the world just goes ahead and buys things only to have 'something' to give / no / it's about love, it's about harmony and it's about being there / it's about writing someone / I like you or thanks for… whatever / but it's definitely not about: you know, you can exchange that!! Even before it's been opened / I mean that's when the "silent night" becomes a junk shop / rather give gift baskets / but order them without liver pie /

and christmas cookies – everybody is baking christmas cookies / why don't bake something fresh and fruity in the summer, no, all cookies are made for christmas / you can't even eat these tons of cookies / and, being honest, who really needs a range of 18 different cookies / remember Evelyn Harmann in 'Loriot' / 'my sister polyester'

Writing is important, too // those gorgeous merry christmas cards which you usually write with some ‚differently' coloured pen (design cue: please consider the colour of you pen: golden glitter is allowed)

I mean, take a card, put on it my love, you're a dream, I am so happy to have you / just because I don't really know what you want: Here's you're voucher for something you wish for / you're in my heart / merry christmas / halleluja

And then, there are the ‚I need…' gifts / I don't mind giving a kitchen machine, but then, it has to be a combination / something that person needs and something that person doesn't need or something that person already knows about and something that person doesn't know about

Agreements like ‚we decided not to give each other any presents this year' are not for me / just relax and do what pleases you but tell the people that you miss them and love them and thank them cause it's Christmas / whoever was born then / the main thing is, you're with the people you love

I'm off to get myself some mulled wine, like a+ said, for the time being Nuremberg befor Berlin :))))))

Have a merry Christmas and enjoy shopping

xoxo

BERLIN // all about desire

2009-11-15T22:28:00.008+01:00

Sometimes, you have to spoil yourself // better even if you can combine it with your job // There was this business meeting I had in Berlin // the fair had invited to discuss projects for the so called "grüne woche", the green week // this is where the agricultural industry always meets, on the fair, I mean // so… what are you to do when you're in Berlin on a Friday // Of course, you're staying till Sunday // so let's see who's in town // Jason was in town and since I wasn't there for his birthday, I thought, selfish as I am, to treat the two of us with a spa day // more about this later // first, I have to add that there was the premiere of ambrosia

Ambrosia? What's that?

I had no idea // the invitation though made it clear, I had to go:

Welcome to an Evening of Life-style, to a world without limitation and where imagination indulges and enriches your nature. Life is rich, you can be too. All that is needed is right here within reach. Become aware of the immense Smorgasbord of emotions and sensations inherent in us all.// In Greek mythology AMBROSIA is the food of the gods, able to satisfy any hunger or thirst, a balm to confer grace or even immortality.//Immortality might not be for us humans, but learning how to live our lives to its fullest might bring us as close as possible. //AMBROSIA in the here and now is an invitation to discover life and style to its fullest. Let it seduce you into a boundless world, where your imagination blows your mind. Experience with AMBROSIA an innovative evening of lifestyle in Berlin, the place where Freedom enjoys its heyday. //

First, I had to look for a hotel // Let me put it this way: "Upgrade ur life" // the Lux-11 is located in Berlin Mitte and provides all necessary and wished-for comfort and luxury. It's an App-Hotel with showers freely visible within in the room directly at the Alex // Air Berlin brought me to Tegel well enough, the driver into the Hotel and I was left with 2 hours to get ready for the night and to relax

I didn't go alone, of course, but with the sun and mr. T. / that night, completely dressed in Disarm (thanks to Lars for the coat), the two of them brought me into their living room

The Monsieur Vuong, the venue men and women cannot book, serves Vietnamese delicacies. The smell of the food itself… incredible

I chosed the classics the two of them recommendet to me. The mixture of everything in the restaurant was exciting, it didn't matter that we wore suits.

We had to head off then. Tempodrom – the small arena. We were greeted by torches and masks // the show was exciting – it was about all levels of lust // about fetishes, classics, just about everything // in the beginning we thought "that must the wrong show we're in" // but music and live performance took us into a world we really enjoyed watching // all of us had their highlights // let me only say gymnast, woman, sun // in any case an unforgettable experience // one could have left out what followed, right, Mr. T…*lol… Although always striving //

At least the shower in the Lux 11 calmed me down // korres, after all, makes great shower gels //

The next morning, I met with dr. j. at carras for an early-morning coffee and the subsequent yi spa wellness-heaven // if in Berlin, then the yi spa in Berlin-Mitte, a modern spa-temple with a range of massages and treatments to holistically reduce stress. The offers range from reflexology, oil- and aroma-therapy, herb-compresses, Lomi Lomi, Thai-Massages as well as Hot-Stone-therapies, body-peelings and wrapping treatments // I booked an aroma-therapy for each of us that lets you body flow away // the exceptional is that here, not just one but a multitude of senses is targeted which makes you experience something like a sensory overload (which is our analysis * smile*)

You enter the spa, get a tea // get your massage-oil, you're led into a room, relax, and after you received a footbath and took your clothes off, you get the massage // it's like you're on cloud number nine // like another world

After that, once more the carras // we met with mr. d. // so to say tv meets psychology and me *lol // it was very exciting, vitality, meaning word in picture meets picture in efficiency // unfortunately I had to leave for an appointment and couldn't continue // I am still sorry mr. d. // in the evening I went to bed early, for I had a wonderful breakfast planned for Sunday morning at the Gendarmenmarkt and had to leave Berlin after that // not without having met my pr guy Stephan, of course // it's about time for my furniture collection

So… it's Berlin in winter, lux 11 and yi spa // I promise that's life…no…no thank-you cards

a presto yours rezzo

I’m in love // Look @ all the roomers shortblog stop-over ffm

2009-10-29T13:39:00.005+01:00

When special people leave, one should find special locations and experience special moments. In this case, Mr. S., after years and years, has been promoted (interesting enough that this is possible in this field) and will move from Frankfurt to Hong Kong

Like Madonna once said: if you want to reach the top, never stop //

Well, what will be the difference // a little more water, a little higher // well // for I was in the Fernsehgarten in Mainz on the weekend anyway, the date for the leaving party lay conveniently

We arranged to meet in Frankfurt in the roomers // a company of 6 people // I have to mention that I actually thought I’d know the German hotspots, but I obviously missed out on one // roomers // the new all in one designer hotel by micky rosen and alex urseanu, who once again have created a new “must”, following the pure // the restaurant and the inner courtyard are a perfect dream

The welcome itself, the walet parking, the swings, every detail is being regarded and the personnel perfectly dressed // it’s a mixture of James Bond meets Tom Ford // heavy, high quality materials in clear shapes with squiggled design objects //

We, that’s Mr. S. and Mr. P., Mr. T. and another Mr. P. (names blacked out for protective reasons), sat in our lounge and were collectively curious of what was expecting us // well, two of them where there before // very special was the carbon filtered salt and the variations of tuna (coriander tartar – sashimi - wasabi tepan yaki sesame) // we had a fantastic night and were in another world after the sorbet variations // unfortunately the night was far too short and I had only seen half of everything //

I therefore decided to test a room of the hotel with Sarah the week after // we both needed a change of scenery, thus one roomers weekend // this time I knew // drive up, hand over the car, step-in // the welcoming was very professional and the drink suitable (rosé champagne) //

I met David Garret very briefly once while we were both at „volle Kanne“ a while ago – he had a performance in ffm /

The rooms are truly greatly designed / the colours harmonize – there is a statement. Dark, warm colours / very New York, I think / with modern elements and the ever reoccurring symbol / if there was anything to criticize it would be that the sound insulation of the toilette could have been better // well… book a second room //

We went to the destino for dinner (sergej, steve, phil, sarah and ide, wonderful investment-lady) / one of those insider tip’s which are booked-out weeks ahead / after that, app- of our eastwestguys / like always good style and great people / in such a way, the evening can end really nicely / well, what a surprise when the party is hosted by the owners of a model agency /

Sarah and I felt very relaxed and slept like Mr. and Ms Roomers / yes, in that way one can love Frankfurt ------- unfortunately it went back home too quickly, but the spa provided us with a long lasting smile for our goodbye (ariane and sergej had that as well for their photo shoot with Stephan). Nice, but Berlin is awaiting me already….. Ambrosia will take me in its ban and when you are in FFM … roomers.

xoxo // Sebastian

tokyo

2009-07-28T20:06:00.006+02:00

Leaving Berlin is never really easy. I really like the mixture of the old and the new, the lifestyle between Currywurst and Grill Royal. Berlin is a bit of everything. It is like Prada meets Porno. This place is a real metropolis.

I had to leave, from the urban jungle to a provincial backwater. Munich was calling. What a difference 600 kilometres make. More extremes may hardly exist. However, I like both. One of the cities, because it is always fast forward and full on, the other one because it is so ueber classic, just as classic as a place can be. I had a meeting with a customer, talking about its new hotel concept in the town. It is not easy to create modern buildings in Munich. It is almost a nightmare to work in the framework of monument protection. Sometimes work is so cruel. Sometimes it kills me. I’m working anyway, let’s see how it goes...

If you want to discover Munich, you have to see it thought the eye of a local. In my case, the eyes of Jürgen and Alexandy. They showed me the new places to be, the IT things. We started at the new Jewish centre, a landmark for outstanding, modern architecture. This enormous block and the way this monument is placed in the centre of the square, is very progressive for a town like Munich. I love it. And if you fancy something really trendy, you might like to get real kosher food there. The chef gets an A+. I wasn’t sure about kosher food before I tried it. I was not convinced, but after I tried it.... Rezzo, please forget about your prejudice, don’t judged before you try. Honestly, the food was not bad.

If you walk up the road from there you get directly to Cromma, one, or maybe the design shop for furniture in town. You really should buy a water purifier there. Water purifiers are of these amazing things you will never use, but you definitely have to own it. Only because of it’s stunning look. For sure the guys and I went also to POOL and POP – the label temples of Munich. I always spent at least one hour there because you’ll simply discover the latest trends. Whether you’re looking for shoes, shirts, fragrances or anything else. I think POOL is a concept store with the right look and feel. Cambis, knows how to satisfy the crowed.

Another thing was even more important than shopping. I really needed a new hair cut and my Berlin hairdresser Andre was so far away. So what to do? Where to go? I was in Munich. So as you can see, i was not that happy. :-)

Forget about the hairdresser. Wasn’t Tokyo waiting for me? Where? When? What? I got confused, but I found the simple solution, Alexandra, she always manages to do what you want to. :-( But she decides without giving you the feeling you aren’t controlling your life. I was still recovering, not sure if I could fly, But I could fly. She booked my fligh, while I went for the last supper in Munich. A carrot ginger soup with prawns, a dream, a short one, for sure, and then I was already on the way to Tokyo.

I went there to manage a fair construction. Already at the airport I got the first impression of Japanese professionalism. JAL brought me totally relaxed to Tokyo. The Japanese capital is another place, another urban metropolis. Big, bigger, different, totally new. Never blow your nose, - the city will blow your mind. When I arrived, the cherries were still blossoming. Probably I never will, but if I ever will get married, I’ll do it only in Japan, only during the blossoming of the cherry trees.

In Odaiba, the new quarter, you’ll find nowadays another imitation of the Statue of Liberty. After the Eifel Tower, one more European symbol, there aren’t so many in Japan. The hotel I stayed was good. A small room, I did not expect something bigger. Guys I was in Tokyo, do I have to say something more? The hotel has a great Spa with a nice pool , that is always enough to survive. I think Tokyo is really thrilling. Have you been there? We talk about islands totally obstruct with ancient and new buildings. It feels like anti headache drinks, doesn’t it? But quite honest I have to admit, it is great to see the old and the new, the big and the hype. Let me tell you a secret, the REAL Muji-Shop, is still in Tokyo, even there is nowadays also one in Cologne. At the Tokyo store, you’ll find everything to buy, everything your Habitat heart desires. Afterwards, if you still have money, don’t miss to relax at the Shiseido Spa, otherwise you can continue shopping at Ginza.

Japanese design is probably the most exciting thing on the planet. Not only the fashion also the architects and their creations are an absolute must. I think it is absolutely fascinating and stunning how the Japanese learned to implement new designs without losing traditions.

The booth was finished, my task fulfilled. I did it in time. My short stay in Tokyo, only four days, were over. I spent my last minutes in town buying Matcha powder. I am addicted to it, to my Matcha Latte Macchiato or to Matcha-tea ice cream, stuffed in fried puff pastry. It is simply delicious. And let’s not forget the world famous Sushi.

JAL brought me back to Cologne on a save, agreeable flight, including a fleece mask.
Arrived totally relaxed at home, I felt already the stress coming back. Sorry, I was in Tokyo the world most hectic city, and I survived totally relaxed. But back in Cologne.... Welcome to the stressed, overrated provincial backwater. I totally forgot about that. I have to move. I want to go on. So you better watch out...

See you soon

Rezzo

2009-06-09T13:01:00.007+02:00

Berlin... Thursday 19:30 AXEL

After spending a nice, relaxing time in Cologne, I had the feeling that I finally had to go back to Berlin. Notonly for work, I needed some “fresh” air, even I had meetings there and a lot of work too. The “grüne Woche” is already back in my mind, and 2010 will be here soon. Anyway, I wanted to spend some time in Berlin and in April the city is always worth to visit. I was invited to join the opening ceremony of the new AXEL hotel, the new gay and friendly place in town. Isnʼt that another good reason to go to Berlin? Done, I booked the flight, and I decided to stay one night at AXEL.

I arrived in Berlin, I love the town so much. I always ask myself why I am still not living there. The taxibrought me from the airport to the hotel. Standing outside of the building wasnʼt really very spectacular. The hotel is just another building, not worth talking about it. On the other hand, it didnʼt hurt to much looking at it neither. The check-in was like a really friendly welcome. Christoph, the guy at the reception was very charming, good looking and well dressed. Even I think the colour of his tie shouldnʼt be so pink. Probably the hotel management should match it with the colour of the flower arrangements.

I went to my room really curious how this new design hotel will look like. I gonna make it short. The room was black and crème. I like black, donʼt get me wrong, but considering the size of the room… let me say black isnʼt the new black in this case. Even the red glass bath tube looked more than a lost alien than a design element within this arrangement. Ok, let me be honest with you guys, I was disappointed.

But I decided not to be too disappointed. The place was fine. Standard – a place to feel good and cosy.
Almost. You just have to ignore the fitted carpeting. It isnʼt fitting at all. I am not sure if the designer actually wanted something different, but didnʼt get the right carpet…. Am I too picky? Am I too posh?
No I donʼt think so, I am myself, I canʼt change myself. Just one more detail I want to tell the management: Pease tell your cleaners to dust the racks.

I donʼt want to sound to posh, sorry I really have to say that the food at the hotel was really good. It was delicious. Even if I might not stay again at the AXEL, I will go back there for dinner, thatʼs for sure. The tables might be a bit too small. In general the designs should be a bit more contemporary, as the whole hotel should be. Honestly, I think I should not care about that. BUT….. the food was great. I do care. Actually I really expected the AXEL hotel to be a little bit more up to date and edgy. The three different breakfasts, wellness, business and fitness style are just not enough.

I enjoyed being at the AXEL, but the hotel canʼt offer you the enjoyment a Lux11 or the Q hotel does.
SORRY AXEL, this all might sound really mean, but let me tell you, I liked to be at your place anyway.

Letʼs talk about the opening event. I went to FIRMA with my personal consultant. Ivo, the best shop manager in town, presented me the new collection. I took the black shirt and breeches. I love my FIRMA.

Kim Fischer was the host this evening. “They” told me Barbara was too expensive. The event was a kind of a regular Berlin event. And as usual if something is just a little bit “gay”, the mayor was there. I kind of liked the situation to meet him besides business meetings or the opening of the “grünen Woche”.

Guys I donʼt want to be nasty but what the hell should I write about an event ending at midnight? Arenʼt we in Berlin? Do I have to mention the flying buffet, a 1/8 of a Hamburger. Do I have to tell you about the most creative cocktail of the evening? It was Prosecco with Aperol. Do I have to tell you more? Guys I donʼt want to talk bad about the event, but I just canʼt talk highly about it. It was nice. Ok?

Oh I did not mention that I couldnʼt stay at the AXEL because of the opening. So I went to my new hotel, the Radisson about 12.30 after the event was over. While I was looking out of my window, I watched the aquarium and I had funny thoughts in my mind. All of a sudden I realised what a difference it makes. I got the idea of the “stars” at the entrance of the hotel lobby. At some places you can still see the difference just by looking at the colours of your shampoo and shower gel dispensers. At some places you have a wellness breakfast including the business and fitness one.

Thanks for the invitation dear AXEL team. Maybe next time you should work with another event agency. Maybe. Anyway, thanks for trying. Thanks for the effort. Iʼll have to leave. I have to work, I have to work tomorrow, Later Iʼll be on the way to Munich and Tokyo.
Harajuku gils ik freu mir!
Rezzo

One day at home - Cologne meets papenberg

2009-03-27T09:44:00.017+01:00

I am wondering how important underwear is - especially for men. In general no one will see your briefs, but somehow I think my undies are one of the most important things I wear every day. It gives me this very special feeling. I guess you know what I mean. I love underwear, but what about you guys out there? Honestly, do men really have to care about undies? If you ask Peter Papenberg, the designer of papenberg body wear, there is no doubt. Every man has to look sexy and fresh underneath his trousers. Underwear is the hero. This is why Peter invited me to see his new collection at the nightcontrol party in Cologne.

Party, underwear, good looking men in underwear – all these exciting things in my hometown Cologne. It sounded like the perfect Saturday night to go out with my friends and finally I might find a good reason to get rid of my old Calvins.

My Saturday started as usual. Getting up, breakfast at the Spitz, my favourite breakfast place in town. There is no other place where you get better scrambled eggs in Cologne. The Spitz is in the middle of town, a great place to meet and great. Just sitting there for a while, makes you meeting everyone you want to meet and even the ones you don't want to meet. I enjoyed my eggs and was reading the newspaper. My Spitz is my place to be - on a sunny Saturday morning. And with my friends Jürgen and Sandra I like it even more.

Sitting there we three were thinking about what to wear tonight. Would I be really willing to spend 55 Euro for a brief, only to get free entry? I really like the silhouettes of papenberg and the mix of bamboo and cotton feels so damn sexy on the skin, but 55 Euro? YES I would get if for 55 Euro, considering what girls have to spend to look good underneath. So I was really looking forward to see the collection. On the way to the Holmes Place, my gym, I also met Sarah, another good friend of mine. She seamed to be more enthusiastic about the idea of cute men in underwear than the undies themselves. A plan was made, we all wanted to meet at 9 pm at Chez Chef to have some drinks and going to the party.

After the gym I went shopping. No, I really did not need anything. I like to shop til you drop, especially nicely wrapped things. At home I always ask myself the big "Why", why did I do it again. But believe me, it is a passion. At least I can recommend the Totontosplash tea, not only because of the packaging.

Arrived at home I started to put myself into the right clothes. Casual, simple and sexy, that was the look for the night. The army trouser chucks from Kuala Lumpu, a cotton V-neck shirt (I know V-neck is a no go this year) and a knitted Cardigan – that's it, basta.

Next stop - Chez Chef. It is like my second living room. I like the architecture, the industrial look, the designer furniture and the perfect set up of the light. Even the service is professional and friendly. I had Sushi and tuna, the best Sushi and tuna in town. All insiders go to the Chez Chef for the bathrooms. A magic place where you can hear much more than fairy tails … Andi, the managing director of a Munich hotel, really loved the place. Andi and the doors - sorry, but I am not allowed to tell you more.

We left Chez Chef because we wanted to see the undies at nightcontrol. Arriving at the club I saw already the stuff and the GoGo's in action. All dressed in papenberg body wear. They all looked sexy and hot- real eye candies. During the night, the dancers were presenting the whole collection of papenberg, they had for every dance another out fit. I really like the new brand, every single style looks good, The brand is mine. There is just one thing - If you don't go to the gym, don't try to wear Hermes.

Let me tell you, papenberg is underwear you don't want to hide, under your clothes. It is high quality material and so perfectly made. And on a dancers body it even looks better. By the way, the party was fully packed and the DJ did a good job. Party party party. Yes I had fun. And I was really surprised that it was already 5 am when I looked at my watch for the first time. I left at 6 am, I had to go to bed. Berlin was calling. I'll have a date with Axel as I mentioned already: Also with Monika, Sybille and Ralph.

TSCHUESS

See you in Berlin, Rezzo

Paris mon amour ...

2009-03-18T01:05:00.006+01:00

After Milan I quickly had to go to Paris. Yes the fashion world is fast forward and being a part of it means rushing from one place to another - we know that, we all saw Meryl, Prada's devil. So I flew to Paris - mon amour.

Instead of booking another fashionable designer hotel, I decided to stay this time more private and I found a small apartment in the 3^rd arrondissement. It's a wonderful idea, renting the place of someone else for some days. It gives you the feeling of being home wherever you are on this planet. I like being an urban gypsy. The place was amazing. In the middle of the Marais, 5^th floor, one bedroom apartment with a marvellous view. Not as luxurious as a hotel but with a lot of privacy and cosiness. It was the right place for a pleasant stay in the city of love.

The reason I went to Paris was the show of Nina Ricci. A friend of mine is working for her as chef du salon and so I had to go and see the show. And it was probably the best collection Oliver ever showed. The show, in one of Paris suburbs, at least it looked like one to me, took my breath away. A beautiful colour mix, dark but spiced up with a lot of bright red, blue and greens. Tight silhouettes, a very feminine and exceptional cut, this is the way I would describe the autumn winter collection. The models looked like elves out of a romantic star wars fairy tale. I think Mila perfectly described it. "The way David Bowie writes music is the way that Oliver makes clothes." These gowns simply were fashion for style women, a collection made for the princess who is already a queens. Everyone who saw the show left with this smile on the face, knowing that he saw probably one of the best shows of the season. Maybe Oliver will leave Nina Ricci, I heard the rumours. I hope he will start designing clothes for Ninos!

Let me tell you one more thing about the show. The models were wearing incredible shoes. They looked like hooves and I am still wondering how the girls could cat walk with it. I've been told that they wouldn't be able to stand up again once they felt down. So the crew was praying during the whole show. None of the model felt. Thanks God.

After the show I went to my favourite restaurant in Rue du Faubourg Saint Denis, le Julien, It is Paris lifestyle in its purest form. The restaurant is an Art Deco building with an astonishing interior. Glamour deluxe - all you need, marble columns, colourful windowpanes and for sure the typical French service. Not that I really like the French way, the stuff always seems to be a bit unfriendly, but at the end they are just doing their job in a great way. I had Steak Tatar and some fish and I felt in love with the French cuisine once more. You can tell about the French what ever you want, but one thing is for sure, no one can cook the way the French do it. Not even the Italians!

My assistant told me to go to this insider place in rue Pearl. He said it is the place to be for all the creative people in town. It's a small bar with a very young crowd, mostly students and media people. Honestly, I did not like it that much. Maybe because I am over the age of standing outside, having a cigarette and drinking wine in the cold spring air of Paris. I wanted to mention this place anyhow, because I guess it is the only pub where you get wine for 3 Euro.

I saw some more shows; Dior, Sonjy Rykiel and others, but nothing could inspire me the way Nina Ricci did. I also went to the trade fairs, the Tranoi and the Rendez-Vous. These little shows are, besides the big show rooms, still the places to discover new and young designer from all over the world. It's always worth to go there and see how creative and new design can be. Unfortunately the global financial crisis also hit the world of fashion. Even everyone tried to think positive, the tenor was clear: it is going to be a hard year for the fashion.

After three days in town I packed again and left Paris heading back home with a smile on my face. I had some special moments in town. Very private ones, which probably should not be mentioned her on the blog. Can you imagine how it feels like meeting your Ex again after 3 years? I met my Ex twice, always by accident, within 24 hour. I like Paris - mon amour.

Guys I'll leave you with this. Next time you'll hear from me it will rough and pure.

I am going to Berlin! I'm dating Axel (at the) Hotel.

Roberto, you missed the Party ...

2009-03-10T15:04:00.025+01:00

... but at least he asked me to join the launch of the new Cavalli credit card in a quite surprisingly snake look. The question is, do we really need it? I am not sure about that, but at least everyone can make up his mind about it now.

Anyway, I was already snow boarding in the beautiful city of Davos in Switzerland during the weekend and so this though came around my mind. „Rezzo, it is just around the corner, so why not going to Milan for the fashion week?"

After some marvellous days in the snow with Kaiserwetter as the Germans would call it, and after lunch which Rosetta and Suzanna, (I think one of the girls was the former German TV presenter Birgit Schrowange), I packed my belongings and drove to Milan.

The weather was not Italian at all. Rain – but I did not care about it anymore as soon as I arrived at the Chiedi Hotel in the Italian fashion capital, accompanied by Laura Pausini`s Primavera. The hotel looks amazingly good. Design at is best. Perfect designed rooms and a pink greenish spa and wellness area. Almost already a bit of Cavalli ... You really wish not to leave this place anymore, at least if you know how the Jacuzzi works.

Totally relaxed I started to prepare myself for „lo Cavalli"

What to wear if you have to see the designer himself? Everything but no Cavalli! (thanks to Stefan). I decided to wear a FIRMA, outfit, having in mind that you have to be proud about your heritage. So why not wearing something from your people and present German design in the centre of the Italian fashion Mecca. My special accessory was my new Koffski holster, which got me almost in troubles later that night.

Ready to go – let us meet the "cara" Ina Seifart for dinner. Ina is a Berlin accessories designer living in Milan. By the way, I have to tell you, that I adore her golden cable strap bracelet ...

Milan is all about fashion, even the food. No wonder we decided to go to the Gold. But the „dolce" was closed. I have to ask Domenico, why the hell he closes the restaurant for the fashion week, I still don`t get it. Hmmm. Armani wasn`t the place to be that night,. At the end we went to the most classic place in town: The Bulgari.

It still amazes me how easy it is to get a table in an obviously fully booked restaurant within 10 minutes. But it`s worth waiting. Look at these exceptional appetisers. And they were really delicious.

And not to forget the must have drink of the evening – the Bulgari, followed by one or two proper Bombay Tonic with mint.

Please let me also note, that I met this American fashion writer, I am sure you know her too, having kind of a nervous breakdown because she was wearing already the clothes of her sister for the last 3 days. Her luggage was still in Paris. She looked really good. At least that is what I told her. You know, the crisis ...

Finally I went to Cavalli. The invitation was, ... Hmmm. How to describe it without being mean. Let me say it was „porn", but in such a great divine way. The new credit card in XXL, Colourful as always if Roberto creates something.

Thanks to Nadima. We jumped the queue at the entrance and walked through the flashlight. The location was again very Cavalli and immediately I felt in love with this bit Madonna LED cube on which they played the Cavalli Clips with Mila.

There is one last thing to mention. The DJ was also so Italian, but it did not matter after some drinks. We celebrated the credit card and with every minute the party got better and wilder. My holster became the high light of the evening. Even some people thought it might be a bit to dangerous to wear a weapon. Funny Italians ...

The Milan fashion stays the same. As a man, you are still perfectly dressed with a GUCCI or GUCCI lookalike suit. Combined with a grey or black tie – the way to feel great and sexy. The ladies are more into new looks. It is amazing what a star still achieves. After Mila was wearing a dress from ANTONIAGOY. It was the must have item for the fashion conscious party crowd. Isn't great that German design is the lasted chic in Italy. Isn't it? Even the champagne was MUMM.

The launch of the Cavalli credit card was a great evening and I had a lot of fun. I would have loved to stay longer, but I had to leave. Paris was calling.

The only thing I missed the whole evening was Roberto.

He really missed the party ... but I was the party.

Take care see you soon in Paris – Rezzo

creative face - the new BLOG

2009-03-09T14:44:00.002+01:00

... again a new creative blog ... creative face Magazine starts with its own blog, the creative face blog …

Tom, why does an online-magazine that reports on art, design and fashion & lifestyle need an additional creative blog?
"A lot of interesting people like to talk in a very personal way about their creative life, what they do or love in art, design and fashion & lifestyle. The blog-format is more direct and pure than the edited magazine."

Okay, which people would you like to talk in the creative face blog?

"Well, personalities who have to tell a real story - personalities like Sebastian Retz. The graduated Structural Engineer and Interior Designer lives in Cologne and works all over the world. He designs stores for world-class fashion-labels and he is on TV every week as a design expert. One day reporting from Dubai on architecture or the other day being invited to the fashion-shows in Milan, Paris or New York, Sebastian’s life is hard work and full of excitement.

These are people we invite to talk in our blog and that’s the reason for the creative face blog …