Month: May 2020
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Is It Worth It?
As the Coronavirus takes a toll on travel. Global Tourism has crashed down around us. I could not decide if it is appropriate to post or encourage destinations. Accounting for in some cases up to 20% of countries GDP. Many livelihoods depend on the travel industry. Boarders are still closed. Airlines on the brink of […]
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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.
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Coming Soon-Men Reloaded
Am I the only person who has a long term friend with benefits partner but,, the name escapes me? Secondly, I recently noticed the color of the eyes. But only after being in a certain position. A scary realisation! Stay Tuned for the next Men Reloaded Podcast.
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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.
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Trends in Menswear
We spoke with fashion Editor in Chief Alex Popov on the upcoming trends in menswear. What to expect?
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Our Studio 1
2020! What can we say? A heck of a year! It’s only May. We have flirted with the idea of making more video content. Off and on over the years we produced features covering fashion, film festivals, and other events. Many events have cancelled until further notice. When an opportunity knocks, open the door. Black […]
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Berlin Reopening Thursday
Black and Paper coverage from the capital. Berlin retail is struggling to get shoppers in stores. On Thursday the place was empty. Hopefully, things will get better once restaurants reopen.
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ON PAUL
Director Paul Verhoeven made a certain film that has outlived the most savage reviews. Why? A bad film we love. Stay Tuned for the next Chat Cinema Podcast.
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Fashion Mags Relevance
Before the lockdown many fashion magazines were under pressure. Are they relevant during an ongoing pandemic? As consumers face stark choices, the existence of many publications looks uncertain. Editions cut. Titles closed. Selling bling is out of style. Check out our video on the matter.
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Berlin Reopening, Saturday
The big department stores reopened on Saturday. The early turn out, light. I observed curiosity, people looking around, but no shopping. It is still too early to make a verdict. Perhaps, shoppers will return in the future. But in the New Normal large shops feel like dinosaurs. A species from a bygone era.