Helping Create Success
During those three months the moments of sunlight decrease and the nights are longer Organize your trip, gather your best friends and enjoy the experience of seeing a northern lights.
Helping Create Success
“Paris is always a good idea!!”
Yes, this phrase is very famous and typical but so true. It doesn’t matter how many times i have been to Paris, I put my hand up without a second thought when someone brings up potential trip to french capital.
Staying in Paris makes me feel glamorous, fancy, romantic…hold on…the romantic part can be tricky because to be fully enjoying Paris on a romantic getaway can be quite pricey, so i would advice to bring your handsome to cover or share the costs hahaha…
Paris is very expesinve place, especially most of the places and restaurants that I like to see or to visit.
Last time in Paris, I was there with my BFF to celebrate a birthaday of our mutual friend. The whole 3-day weekend was amazing, and she showed me many places that I have never known before. Still, I have to find a cheap place within the borders of the City of love.
As soon as possible, I will write about staying in Paris as a couple, with kids on the family visit, and with friends. All of theses experiences are great and they are all different.
Ok. Let’s concentrate on what happened last weekend.
We stayed in Melia Vendome Paris hotel,my first time staying at this place and actually even in this area. I always drifted towards taking a hotel closer to the Eiffel tower or its vicinity. The reason was generally because I usually come to Paris by car.
This downtown quarter, District 8, is a very charming place. It happens to be the most important street with shops near to the Louvre mueseum and Vendome square.
We were just 5 minutes of walking from the Hotel Costes, which also has a great restaurant. Make sure that you have reservation here because if you don’t, the girls by the reception might have a bad humor with a slight bitchiness in their voices (female feud I suppose). Right, just a bad experience for my first time there.
Thanks goodness we had a great waiter who saved the day, gave us a better table and even better service.
By the time we had our glasses filled with wine, the unpleasant hostess was long forgotten. Afterall, everythnig went just fine, the food and drinks and our waiter was great!!
Coming alone without kids I had time to make this little trip outside of Paris, to Riems Champagne area, wordily known for its popular…hmm..CHAMPAGNE!
I was waiting and making plans for so long to visit this place, that I have enjoyed every single minute. I did my Champagne tour with Pariscityvision, which brought me to two different little towns, Reims and Epernay. Definitely I will do it again.
Back in Paris we had dinner at Matignon is a place that is both inspired and inspiring, with its restaurant designed by Jacques Garcia. And it’s a club by Charles Tassin. Just amazing from the begginig to the end, just a great pleasure to be there. Totally recommend this to you.
Next day on Saturday morning, I had my complete breakfast in our hotel and we went out to walk around. We saw some amazing stores around us, by the way, the new Loius Vuitton store is opened, after four years of renovation project.
Loius Vuitton made a great return to a place where it was founded over 160 years ago. Just on the corner of Vendôme square and Parisian street, there is very important fashion area, and definitely the best shopping place.
From there on we went to Armani Cafe restaurant. I must admit, we had reservation in another place, but it didnt workout and Armani was the closest second option for us. I called to make sure we could go in and get a table, and they just received us with open warm welcome. The food was fabulous, get more details on my Tripadviser profile.
As normal, it was time to take a nap, and to get rest and ready for the later party!! Sounds great, right! Since I didn’t have my kids around, I could move around easily without really paying attention to a time frame, schedules etc. (I absolutely love my kids, but I really needed that time for myself… let it go with the time, without looking at my watch or phone).
Let’s not forget why was I in Paris to begin with. It’s Birthday party time!
We had dinner at Manko Paris, which was a great ”success”!! And later on our party moved to a club called RASPOUTINE Paris, discoteque for the local elite, since you have have to buy a whole table to get in. Basically, you have to be a V.I.P. to party there. Not a cheap thrill by any means. But great music!!
Being the firsts ones to leave the club and make it back to our hotel made me realize that I am getting old. Or maybe more responsible, since I had busy schedule planned out for the following day.
Sunday morning, I wake up later than I wanted, had my coffee at Mandarin hotel, and actually, tha was a great idea!! (Guys, you should try the Mandarin hotel in Barcelona as well, situated in the city centre, Paseo de Gracia. It’s a 10!)
We were walking on the street Paresian until get to the avenue des Champs-elysees. It was a nice stroll with many stores opened (on Sunday!), difficult for a shopper not to buy anything.
Then we had lunch at Al Ajami Lebannese restaurant with the whole group from the last night and of course everybody showed up with a hangover and a story to tell. So much fun!!!
Being in Paris and not visiting the most famous landmark, the Eiffel tower, is straight up unforgivable.
So we took an Uber and we did the tour. Afterwards, we were walking around in the streets, chily but beautiful weather, we treated ourselves with an excellent crepe, perfect ending for my stay in Paris.
Au revoir
By
Keilley Lee Marques
We don’t know how they are being produced but they surely amaze us. We would go to the end of the world to see it in person. We are talking about the Northern Lights, a natural phenomenon. The one that will take your breath away. Surely, you have heard about this natural wonder, and you also probably seen this magic through a video. This time I will tell you some curiosities that you may not know about the Northern Lights.
In the north of the planet the magic happens, places like Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Finland and Canada are the privileged so consider any of these destinations if you want to enjoy this phenomenon.
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
Basically the sky is dyed in different blue-green tones, but it’s more than that, those who have had the opportunity to see a Northern Lights describe it as a worthwhile experience, unique and indescribable, worth repeating at least one more time.
Enjoy a Northern Lights better with a camera, That’s right, the magic of a Northern Lights is much better enjoyed through a camera and who does not take one to the vacations of his life.
In the north of the planet the magic happens, places like Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Finland and Canada are the privileged so consider any of these destinations if you want to enjoy this phenomenon.
On the contrary, the cameras are more sensitive, just adjust it so that Capture images with high explosion and voila, you’ll have the best pictures of your lifetime.
I can tell you that there are pictures of Northern Lights that exceed what the eye Human can get to catch.
The Northern Lights are produced thanks to the interaction of the particles solar with the earth’s atmosphere. The clash of these particles with the magnetic shield of the earth attracts the poles and they release energy by penetrating into the upper atmosphere. That whole process is what produces the beautiful and hypnotic colored lights in the sky.
Now the colors of magic will depend on the atomic species of particles and the level of energy they release. Northern Lights with beautiful shades of greens have been observed, but also there are red and blue, even a fabulous combination of all those colors.
So if you are very lucky and you are in a place with altitudes of 100-200 km
Surely you will see a green northern lights. Red northern lights occur with oxygen emission above 200km while the blue auroras are born by the emission of particles of nitrogen at 120 km.
So if you are very lucky and you are in a place with altitudes of 100-200 km
Surely you will see a green northern lights. Red northern lights occur with oxygen emission above 200km while the blue auroras are born by the emission of particles of nitrogen at 120 km.
Enjoy the Northern Lights with all your senses When we go to a destination we have to be alert all the senses to to be able to fully enjoy each experience and if it is to see a dawn Borealis with much more reason. And is that researchers say that not only is seen, but also listen, the northern lights produce a slap-like sound and so you can perceive 70 meters from the ground level.
Don’t you think it’s great? The explanation is that the solar particles they discharge Light emit that sound. A complete experience for lovers of nature that are willing to appreciate the greatness of the universe.
When to travel to see a Northern Lights?
Anyway, I do not think there is someone who does not dream of seeing a northern lights, if you already You decided to remember to travel between the months of October and March. No matter the destination you choose, you are more likely to spot this natural phenomenon during winter or what is the same December, January or the February month.
During those three months the moments of sunlight decrease and the nights are longer Organize your trip, gather your best friends and enjoy the experience of seeing a northern lights.
Volcanic landscapes, glaciers and spectacular waterfalls attract tourists from all over the world, but Iceland is much more, join me to explore it and discover its charms!
Let’s start in Reykjavik, capital of Iceland with endless alternatives to enjoy. The most populous city is also the most entertaining, offers many options Adventure, culture and history.
Here we go! The following are recommendations for you looking for a few days of relaxation, that you want to get into Icelandic culture, get to know places entertaining that will leave you beautiful memories, attentive we will meet Reykjavik Iceland.
Stay at the Borg By Keahotels hotel!
It is the ideal hotel for your time in Iceland, it combines comfort, quality and also. It has the best location.
I recommend it 100%, it is an atmosphere full of romanticism and offers you a great variety of services, for example, you will have access to free wifi, so you will be always connected with the rest of the world.Take advantage of the hotel reception open 24 hours, excellent if you want Change currencies, you can also relax and enjoy saunas and the bar is great.
One of the main attraction of the capital of Iceland is the Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center and is located just 0.5 km from the Borg hotel. A huge structure that reflects the sky and the sea, but also the hectic life from the city.
Its amazing design was inspired by the Northern Lights.
Don’t stop trying the food
Part of all vacation matters is to know new dishes, culture gastronomy of each country, so while you’re in Reykjavik you can’t leave.
Try the dishes with more demand in the capital of Iceland. The oysters! from another world in Fiskmarkadurinn – The Fish Market, Snaps Bistro Bar or Harry’s. Walk the central Reykjavik area There is no better way to know a city than to walk its streets. I recommend:
When you leave the church Hallgrímskirja walk a few meters and then you will be in middle of the most commercial streets, Bankastræti, Austurstræti, Lækjargata and Skólavörðustígur, Laugavegur. Laugavegur is a street full of bars, restaurants and shops, take your time and turn it upside down.
One of the most emblematic places of Reykjavik is the Austurvöllur square, you can see the locals having a drink or just walking their spaces. Another emblematic and worth visiting neighborhood is Pingholtin or Barrio de los Dioses, a residential area located between the church and the pond of the capital.
You will stumble upon streets with recognized names and they were baptized under Norse mythology.
For example, don’t stop taking a selfie on Odin Street or Thor Street, maybe you prefer to have a memory on the path of Loki.
Whales and Souvenir in Reykjavik’s Old Port and while you walk through picturesque streets and create memories through photographs you. I recommend heading to Reykjavik’s Old Port, the perfect place to get closer to the marine culture of Iceland.
Book a whale watching tour, an experience that doesn’t have waste and not only to see whales, dolphins and puffins are also protagonists in the waters of this area of the capital. After falling in love with Iceland’s marine life, why not look for souvenirs in the second-hand market of Kolaportó ?, you will find a great variety of interesting products for gifts from family and friends.
Reykjavik’s Old Port
In addition, in this beautiful site you can try local delicacies. You can’t leave market without eating a seafood cocktail, 100% recommended, don’t you will regret it and your palate will thank you.
The nightlife starts early in the capital of Iceland the nightlife is quite attractive, the party begins from early and ends the next day also very early. Cafes open their doors from 1 in the morning, from Sunday to Thursday, while Friday and Saturday bars, restaurants and nightclubs they remain open until 5 in the morning.
It’s easy to find a bar with live music and entertainment options for tourists there are multiple, cabaret performances, opera, musicals, in short, you have to choose.
Reykjavik, the beautiful capital of Iceland, offers you a lot of options to enjoy, get to know a new culture and visit really lovely places …
Fall in love with Iceland and create memories for a lifetime!
When you have a career like Lubos it’s hard to know from where to start, but like always we will start from his early beginnings.
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
A Life with basketball (player–coach)
Over a decade, my life has been around basketball. Constant travelling, moving, packing, getting to know many places, many people, many cultures and languages.
I am not going to lie. It can be very hard sometimes, but we should always look at the bright side.
I firmly believe that things happen for a reason and we should take full advantage of them, when they present themselves.
My husband switched careers, going from being a player to become a coach, but the basketball lifestyle hasn’t really changed. On the contrary. It seems like there is more basketball around, and let’s face it, it’s not really a safe occupation, where you can get fired within few lost games in a row.
My take, and my duty, is to be supportive and, many times, to be independent and having time to myself.
Let’s just say, that I have no problem of doing what I like the most, and that is to travel and explore (as you can see on my Instagram profile).
I have met many amazing other basketball wives, being in the same position as myself. And with some of them we create beautiful memories and good friendship, to support each other. I have seen the struggle some of them were having, mainly due to culture differences, and of course, language barriers.
My recommendation is to try to learn at least little bit of language the locals speak, because that’s the best way to come closer to your surroundings. In that case, you are able to communicate better with people, and trust me, most people all around the world appreciate the effort, a foreigner makes to speak their native tongue, especially the ones that are very hard to learn and speak.
My husband taught me Czech over a decade ago, just the basic stuff, really, and made sure that my pronunciation is very good. Guys, you wouldn’t believe how much difference it makes to be able to understand and communicate with other Czech people around me. My time in Prague has been great, mainly since I understand them, and they understand me (well, most of the time…wink).
And then it’s the part of being adventurous. I have always been this type of a person, that gets easily bored doing the same stuff and I can’t stay put too long in one place.
Therefore, exploring is the best way to use my time, and I absolutely love it. I understand that we are all different, and not everyone is the way I am. But you can always get to know or be aware of someone close by, who will be the catalyst and get you out of your routine, which can be boring sometimes.
That’s why it is important that the basketball wives should be more in contact, share their experiences and help each other out. We all live a life that it’s not easy but at the same time, if used properly, offers many things that many wives just can’t have.
So, let’s embrace the fact that we get to live this type of life, many times, it’s a matter of only few years. Well, in my case, I have been living this life for 13 years now, and it looks like a new adventure is a waiting to happen. Stay tuned!
#baskteball #FCB #baloncesto #basketballwives #travel #lifestyle
When you have a career like Lubos it’s hard to know from where to start, but like always we will start from his early beginnings.
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
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When you have a career like Lubos it’s hard to know from where to start, but like always we will start from his early beginnings.
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
FAREWELL OF THE CZECH BASKETBALL LEGENDS
This past weekend I was a part of the unique basketball event in Czech Republic that celebrated careers of two top players of their generation, Jiri Welsch and Lubos Barton, who happens to be also my husband. Both players were born in 1980 and their careers ended last year, respectively three years ago in Lubos’ case. Welsch played many years in NBA and had a good career in Europe. Barton played college ball for 4 years before returning to Europe to win many titles. They both played for the senior national team since very early age (1997) and finished almost twenty years later. Therefore, Czech basketball federation tried to give these two one more chance to showcase their fans their skills and also their character.
The weekend started on Friday; little golf tournament was held near Prague in one of the top golf courses in Czech Republic. Many famous and important people were present, but it never took away a spotlight from both players. Only Welsch played golf, Barton was more of a spectator.
At night, team dinner followed up, in a close circle of around twenty people, many people knew each other, some made new friendships, just like always happens on such occasions. After dinner, little bit of night life was in order but must for few drinks (wink). Gotta keep it professional because next day, the main event was going to be held in near town, Pardubice.
Not every player gets a chance to have a farewell exhibition game, in front of their families, friends and fans. Not everyone can choose his teammates for the last game. It was very clear that this event is going to be a lot more than a basketball match. Players (both teams featured many very good ex-players, from all around the world) were relaxed and they were having good time, the atmosphere around was being contagious by it. The event took place in an ice hockey arena in Pardubice, but its size was perfect for such occasion.
Other thing that is very important for any exhibition are the people behind the scenes, who make possible many different things around the event. I am talking about logos, presentations, sponsors, TV, special effects, merchandising, charity, TV and media coverage. Just so many things normal person would have never thought about. And they did a very good job.
During the game, there were many media timeouts, games between the two, some funny and awkward moments, bringing them closer to the fans. There were video messages from important people that couldn’t make the event, on a big box screen, players like Ricky Rubio, Gianluca Basile, or coaches like Aito Garcia Reneses or Sergio Scariolo.
Three minutes to go, the game was stopped, and both players got their time with a microphone in hand. They took this opportunity to thank their families, wives and friends for support, thanking everyone who was involved in the event, trying not to forget somebody.
I could tell that there were lots of emotions going on, but definitely the positive ones, knowing that this was it and they were saying their last goodbye to the game that gave them so much. And they were doing it together and with their families present.
Symbolically, my husband made a game tying three point shot 5 seconds to go, and Welsch instead of trying to win the game with the last shot, put the ball down on the floor and hugged Lubos.
It was almost like from some Hollywood movie. What a way to finish their careers!!!
#lubosbarton #jiriwelsh #baskteball #czchervasketball #czechrepublic #legends
When you have a career like Lubos it’s hard to know from where to start, but like always we will start from his early beginnings.
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
“You need to believe in yourself and what you do. Be tenacious and genuine. Christian Louboutin “
He fell in love with a poster whose protagonist was a shoe and, in a way, it all started there. He worked at the Follies Berger and also, as a freelance designer until, at the beginning of the 90s, he launched his own firm and became the French shoemaker of impossible heels with red soles. From then on, everything was growing and gaining notoriety, yielding feminine will everywhere. Last Wednesday he was in Barcelona for the grand opening party of his first store, on Passeig de Gràcia, which opened in March 2018.
It would be too easy to think that Christian Louboutin, designer of luxury shoes, is as haughty as his coveted red-soled stilettos, which elevate the most daring up to 12 centimeters off the ground. Nothing could be further from the truth. The French designer is a kind, simple man and who loves to talk. “I never dreamed of being a great designer. My goal was only to do beautiful things.”
He grew up surrounded by women, with three older sisters and a very present mother, and he has always felt very comfortable in the company of women. In addition, he affirms that women also feel comfortable with their company. It is a matter of admiration, surely mutual. Although some may think otherwise, because the height and shape of stilettos does not convince all of them, Louboutin says he designs shoes to empower women. He feels wonderful the power that have a pair of heels to enhance a style, a silhouette. “Shoes can change a woman’s way of walking, the way she moves, they can create magic, illusion and desire, and those are the things I love,” she says. At less than 12 centimeters, Christian Louboutin is a down-to-earth designer but also a visionary.
He knows that his heels rub against the impossible but he defends the sophistication on the naturalness and in that field the heels always win, especially if they have the red sole, moreover, Louboutin says that there are not high heels …
” High heels are pleasure with pain. “
He is currently considered one of the most important shoe designers in the world. “The higher the better. It is more a question of attitude. The high heels empower the woman in a certain way. “
#luxury #ChristianLouboutin #sapatos #shoes #heels #Barcelona #Keilley
Cannes is a place that delights in offering many ways to pamper itself, whether visiting the high-end boutiques, reclining on a lounger on one of the hotel’s private beaches, or sipping cold rosé wine on the terrace of a restaurant.
I’m Keilley Lee Marques and this is what I most enjoyed at the Festival de Cannes 2019.
During the 2019 Cannes Film Festival there is a drastic change in the city, more people than usual even more than in summer, which makes the local police close one of the main roads.
The Croisette is one of the most monumental places appreciated by the City of Cannes, the celebrities doing this walk their own carpet, where if you could appreciate an elegant and handsome Brad Pitt or Penelope Cruz with her hairs pulled back.
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
Where was the Cannes 2019 festival held?
What films stood out at Cannes 2019?
2 Another film that fascinated me was Little Joe, since it uses the genre of science fiction to reflect on what it means to be human: on the instinct of survival, the desire to reproduce or the discomfort of discovering oneself separated from the community.
3 The Feme de Mon Frere is another fascinating film that I enjoyed a lot, which focuses on the desire to tell the particular dynamics of the relationship between an older brother and his little sister. A relationship with very strong links.
4 And the last one I got very fascinating waas Portrait of a Lady on Fire (French: Portrait de la jeune fille en feu) is a 2019 French historical drama film directed by Céline Sciamma. It was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The film won the Queer Palm at Cannes, becoming the first film directed by a woman to win the award. Sciamma also won the award for Best Screenplay at Cannes. And I can tell it is deserved!!
What about the parties and fashion in Cannes 2019?
Cannes can be a film festival but, with a lot of gala events, lunches and later parties in the calendar. As an example Born in Miami in 1998, Nikki Beach is the most famous beach club brand in the world and opened its doors to big cinema events with a big party closing “Forever Young · 20 YEARS OF CELEBRATION”, Nikki Beach 20th Anniversary.
The gala of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR), is also another very important celebration, held in the emblematic mansion Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, in the vicinity of Antibes, is the most important night of the social calendar of Cannes. It is famous for its extravagant auction (a stay at Palms Springs platform by Leonardo DiCaprio was at stake in 2016), and it was the place where Diane von Furstenberg’s disco catwalk show was held.
The Cannes Film Festival presented almost a fortnight of beautiful fashions, with haute couture as important as movies.
For me it was a dream come true to attend the Festival de Cannes 2019, an experience that brings you closer to the magic of cinema, to walk the red carpet where dozens of celebrities walk. I hope to return next year, so I’m very aware of my itinerary at @keilleylee on Instagram.
Until you’ve been to Cannes, it’s hard to describe to someone the magnitude of that festival.
Hello my love, today we will know the wonders of the mountain of Montjuic, in the heart of Barcelona, an enigmatic place that awaits three sites that I particularly love because of its landscapes that invite you to fully enjoy a relaxing day.
Come with me!
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
Our tour in Montjuic begins with the National Art Museum of Catalonia, located at the foot of Montjuïc, next to the Plaça de Espanya, which stands out mainly for its exceptional exhibitions of Romanesque and Gothic collections, which are among the best in the world.
I like all the different forms of art, from sculpture and painting to drawing, engraving, photography, coins and posters, which illustrate with great precision the history of Catalan art between the Romanesque period and the first half of the 20th century.
When you visit the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Montjuic you can not miss its collection of romantic art, considered the best of the world and comprises a unique set of mural paintings of the Romanesque churches of the Pyrenees, as well as famous sculptures, wood and stone carvings, metal works and panel paintings.
The cactus garden in Montjuic
This is a beautiful landscape to enjoy taking photos with friends and family. It is located on the steep slope of Montjuic hill, facing the sea and below the Miramar esplanade in an area called; The Morrot
The gardens are named after the Mallorcan poet and priest Miquel Costa i Llobera and it has an impressive collection of Cactus from all over the world considered as the most important in the world within succulent plants.
The cactus garden of Montjuic reopened its doors in 2011 after 5 years of renovation.
The gardens were created in 1970 in an old quarry full of land of old military fortifications. The entrance to the park is located in Plaça de l’Armada at the southern end of the esplanade and the Miramar hotel.
The garden is home to an important collection of cacti, palm trees, euphorbia and other families of succulents from warm and tropical climates. Most of the vegetation in this garden are exotic species, which makes it one of its main attractions, but there are also Mediterranean trees (granada) that coexist in harmony with Australian trees and American trees (palm and paper sotol) of sandpaper, which live almost without irrigation).
The central square of the garden, a very attractive place, captivates us with the desert landscapes. You can see beautiful plants of good size, with special colors and shapes and spectacular blooms.
The Castle of Montjuïc
During your tour in Montjuic you can not miss the famous Montjuic Castle, an old military fort located on the top of the hill. You will definitely love the views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea that are wonderful from Montjuic during the sunset.
Montjuic was originally a fort of the defense of Barcelona, but later strengthened to keep the rebellious Catalan citizens under control in times of oppression and revolt.
The outdoor grounds of the fort are used for many summer activities, such as archery, concerts and open-air cinema.
To get to the military fort, Castell de Montjuïc, and enjoy the panoramic views on the way, take the Montjuic funicular from the Paralelo metro station, then cross the road and take the Teleferic de Montjuic cable car that takes you to the highest point in the mountain of Montjuic and the fort of Castell de Montjuic.
Escape the routine, come and enjoy Montjuic, live life in big … I’m Keilley Lee Marques, see you next time.
#castleofmontjuic #Barcelona #Montjuic #CactusgardenBarcelona #NationalMuseumofArtofCatalonia
When you have a career like Lubos it’s hard to know from where to start, but like always we will start from his early beginnings.
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. If you are making mistakes…you’re Doing Something. “
Catalan fashion presented the 23rd edition of its most important event, the 080 week of fashion in Barcelona, which
The also called 080 Barcelona Fashion is the benchmark in Barcelona and a classic in the city that this year also marked the local and global trend with the collections of Spanish and foreign designers.
But before talking about the best of this event, I want to tell you a little about what it is and what its essence is.
What is the 080 Barcelona Fashion?
The 080 week of fashion in Barcelona was born in 2007 with the aim of becoming a fashion reference and a platform for independent designers. This catwalk is inspired by creativity and innovation and is a reflection of Catalan and world fashion.
This event aims to turn Barcelona into a global showcase and an unmissable event for design lovers. Since its first edition, fashion week in Barcelona has been improving and today is a catwalk showcasing that creative and open fashion.
The designers of the 080 Barcelona Fashion 2019
As every year, in this edition the emerging designers had great prominence, on the catwalk three new fashion talents were launched. One of them was the signature 113 Maison, a proposal that presents its own look away from the patterns with an organic and artisan fashion.
In the same way first came Teo & Leah company known for its elegant informal design style and young designer Rubén Galarreta beaten with its colorful and exuberant collection that already captivated artists like Lady Gaga.
The entrance door also featured renowned designers such as Miriam Ponsa, Zé García, Agnés Sunyer, Costo Barcelona, Menchén Tomás, Antonio Miró and Sita Murt, a total of more than 30 design professionals filled with Modernista Sant Pau fashion .
In addition, this was one of the most international editions since the event received four foreign designers: The CHULAAP South African company with its inspired by oriental motifs and African prints, Umit Benan and his particular style of narrative projects, the Colombian Carlos discreet with his collection “Migrations” and the Peruvian Esau Yori, accompanied by its autumn-winter line.
Fashion week in Barcelona: my favorite styles 080 Barelona Fashion Week catwalk was full of interesting collections, attracted a lot of attention foreign cultures inspirations, purely conceptual designs and sports gear and technology.
Ze García: The new collection by Ze García, entitled Origen, was one of my favorites for its Baroque inspiration with a contemporary touch. José María García González, designer and creator of the brand played with materials such as satin, tulle and silk clothes inspired by Rose Bertin, Minister Marie Antoinette fashion. Volumes on the sleeves define the tone, as well as loose necklines with pleats, shoulder pads and corsets.
113 Maison: this collection conveys the essence of the 080 Barcelona Fashion, drawings with a defined artistic identity, pieces made by hand with natural fabrics in white, gray and black.
Definitely, this set of large size pieces was the best and I hope to see them next year.
Cost Barcelona: Cost Barcelona presented its Aftersun spring-summer collection inspired by summer nights.
The tops were the protagonists of the parade, accompanied by skirts and pants, as well as the dresses and bodies, which despite being different from the designs of the brand follow the Custo genetics.
The news of fashion week 080 in Barcelona
This edition of the 080 Barcelona Fashion brought with it some innovations that made the experience even better, including:
Pop Ups Gallery: It was a new experimental space for the special public, where fashion brands exhibited their products as in an art gallery, accompanied by audiovisual projections and different djs.
Undress your mind: The new motto of the brand “Undress your mind” was created with the idea of abandoning the imposed conventions and opening up to the most creative fashion. This new motto is accompanied by a “claim” or claim that corresponds to a penguin, the animal that is forced to always wear a tuxedo. With all this, they tried to convey the idea of liberation and openness to encourage people to show their personality through clothing.
In addition, this edition also featured a fashion showroom and headquarters at the Barcelona Fashion Summit.
Each new edition of the 080 Barcelona Fashion is an opportunity to learn about new trends at first hand with the best fashion professionals, an opportunity worth taking advantage of.
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