There is an unbelievably high amount of fashion designers here in Berlin, but when it comes to shoes it’s quite a different story. Being a shoe designer seems to be a rare calling here in Berlin which is really disappointing for me because I really love shoes. However, the few local shoe labels have all the more attention and that is a good thing.
One of them is the Berlin-based label VELT that is currently hosting a pop-up shop at The WYE at Skalitzer Str. 86. Their menswear line of shoes is really the perfect mix of classic shapes and subtle colors with enough unusual and playful details to make this an interesting shoe while still being wearable and not too crazy looking for the less fashionably daring gender. I particularily like their new summer collection that features a few models with cut-outs. They’re not sandals, but still quite airy and perfect for warmer temperatures of the season. Have a closer look after the jump and make sure to try them on at the pop-up shop.
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by Frank | Fashion, Kreuzberg, Places, Shops
“Aesthetics of Decay; Design for Dying Electronics” by Disney Nasa Borg, 2013
The Cyberfest is one of the biggest festivals for technology-based art in Europe and while it has been taking place in St. Petersburg in the past years it will now have its premiere here in Berlin at The WYE starting next Wednesday with an opening reception and party hosted by I HEART BERLIN.
This year’s edition titled Time & Place will feature the work of over 100 artists in the fields of sound, video and performance art with screenings, concerts and exhibition spread out in a program running from Wednesday til Sunday (Nov 13-17, 2013) in the different floors of The WYE, the cultural, artistic and intellectual hub in the heart of Kreuzberg at the old post office building at Skalitzer Str. 86. Additional events will also take place at Platoon Kunsthalle at Schönhauser Alle in Mitte. You can take a closer look at the program here and join the Facebook event here. The whole event is free of entrance. Make sure to come by the vernissage on Wednesday from 20-23:30h and the after party at the Privatclub next door of The WYE starting at midnight with DJ sets by Hubie Davison and Jaan Ugrinsky. Some more impressions and details after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Party
After weeks of preparations and anticipation it finally happened last night. Design studio MURO.EXE celebrated its launch and showed their collection of hybrid sneakers here in Berlin at The WYE with our support. And it was a really great nice for all of us! We had a super cool interactive color mapping video installation by Kalma and an eclectic soundscape by El Fulminador to set the right mood for the presentation an our friends from SKYY VODKA and Warsteiner supplied us with their delicious drinks. We were very pleased so many of you showed up and were so curious about the shoes that you can order online now here. The showroom is still open today from 14-19h and tomorrow from 12-17h. Enjoy the photos of the launch party after the jump.
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by Frank | Fashion, Party
Now that you are teased about the story and introduced to my shoe addiction it is time to explain my involvement with the brand new design studio MURO.EXE and their new hybrid sneaker that this story is ultimately all about. It’s probably no surprise to you that it has something to do with the event next Tuesday that I have been promoting. More about it after the jump.
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by Frank | Fashion, Stories
artwork: Jose Romussi
The temperatures are dropping, the snow is getting thicker and the events going on in Berlin are getting fewer. Still, there is quite a few nice things going on in the city. Kreuzberg Kalender is having 2 smaller events this week, the Salon Mindpirates is having his final week and then there is a series of Christmas-themed events toward the weekend. Enjoy the week in the snow! The events after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Movies, Music, Party
Manhooker
While I will be on a luxurious trip with my travelholic friend Katja in Kitzbühel this week you will have the city all to yourself. And so you don’t get bored there are once again tons of interesting events and parties going on. Check out our recommendations after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Fashion, Movies, Music, Party
artwork: Lavender Wolf
This week we have a special card game exhibition by Dandy Diary, a pub choir tour, the last Blitz party for a while, the launch of a new fashion label and the long awaited annual Sparkle Army Party. These and many more events and parties after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Fashion, Movies, Music, Party
It’s Halloween this week and everybody is talking about what costume they will be wearing. Shame it’s right in the middle of the week, so a few parties have actually moved to the weekend. But still there is loads of scary stuff going on this Wednesday! This and other events after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Fashion, Music, Party, Theater
photo: Maxime Ballesteros
If you look at the title of this post a little closer you will notice a small change. I’ve inserted “party” to our weekly event guide, as the party guide that normally comes out on Thursday is on hiatus. As companesation I will add a few more parties for the weekend into this guide and also add them during the week when more pops up on my horizon. So enjoy the new extended event and party guide after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Fashion, Movies, Music, Party, Theater
Belin at Stroke
This is Berlin Art Week. I admit I dread those Berlin Something Weeks because that means a hell of a lot of events to go through for this guide and not enough time to go to all the things that sound interesting. But I think I’ve managed to sum up some interesting ones for you, though I will have to publish them in two stages starting with the ones earlier in the week. I would also like to refer you to some other art-related blogs and websites that will give you further insights and coverage: Castor & Pollux, Artfridge, ArtBerlin, Bpigs, Berlin Artparasites and artconnect Berlin. Have fun with all the art, but remember not to touch anything with your sticky fingers… The event guide – part 1 after the jump.
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by Frank | Art
