Futura Brooklyn

Futura Brooklyn - 

the godfather of graffiti and streetart.

He started with graffitis in 1970 in NYC, 

creating work on the subways and streets.

He also has designed for the Clash, Nike, Levi's, 

A Bathing Ape & Hennessy.

His latest project was a collaboration with Dr. Dre headphones.

We had the chance to see the live-interview with Futura on 

Monday in the Berlin-Apple store:

what a sympathetic and inspiring guy!!

Badminton

Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin: 

Das Mädchen mit dem Federball

 

Badminton / Federball - 

I really like this kind of sports...

It's so much fun going out, enjoying nice weather

and playing badminton in the park 

with the family and friends.

In India already 2000 years ago people played 

a similar game, were a ball with 

chicken feathers was used.

But Badminton itself derives from the county Gloucestershire.

1872 the colonial officer brought the game Poona from 

India and soon found a lot of aficionados.

And because at that time, there weren't any halls where it 

could be played, people went into churches and played it 

there: what a nice idea...

Berlin: Buck and Breck

Buck & Breck - 

voted best 2012.

Indeed: I really love this bar!

From the outside there is only a display window, 

which rather reminds on an art gallery,

and a ring where you can read 'bar'.

Inside: a very small room all in black 

with great art on the walls.

As center there is the big bar, where 

only 14 people can have a seat.

Beside some individual creations, the bartenders 

Goncalo de Sousa Monteira and 

Holger Groll are specialized on shortdrinks 

from the late 19th century.

My absolute favourite one?

French 75... great!

Prestat

Prestat London Gin Truffles -

the perfect cocktail Gin & Lemon with a 

touch of fizz.

London Gin is one of the finest spirits worldwide and these 

truffles are an homage to a London Gin & Lemon Fizz cocktail.

In 1895 the chocolate truffle was created by 

Prestat's founder the Dufour family.

Since then these chocolates have been enjoyed by 

royalty, nobility and stars.

And: the Prestat's truffles were a favourite of

Roald Dahl...

BUNNEY

Bunney Jewellery London - 

the brand started in 2009 and has become known for 

its line of beguilingly beautiful products.

Made in workshops around England, including the 

historic Quarter in Birmingham, each piece is 

hand-finished with care and attention:

Lucky me, that I got one of their wonderful 

bracelets as birthday present...

Hokey Pokey

Hokey Pokey Berlin Prenzlauer Berg -

there really are some good ice cream parlours in Berlin...

But actually this is my favourite one!

Only best ingredients are used, e.g. deep brown finest French chocolate, 

extremely aromatic and slightly roasted hazelnuts 

and fresh fruits for the sorbets...

And although you might have to wait in a rather long line 

I tell you:

it is absolutely worth it!!

TOPO Design

TOPO Designs 

Denver, Colorado, USA - 

great luggage, rucksacks, bags and accessories developed

by a team of designers who grew up and still live in the mountains 

and who spend a lot of time outdoors.

They are fishers, hunters, hikers, ski instructors, climbers and bikers 

which were searching for the perfect outdoor-luggage for quite a long time.

At Topo Designs it is a lot about how things are made and why,

about the value of creating versus consuming.

All items are made in a LEED certified building in Colorado, USA with an 

amazing view of the Rockies...

So all you hikers out there: maybe on your next hiking tour 

there will be a TOPO rucksack on your back also...?

Steven Alan

Steven Alan - 

known as an uncommon fashion pioneer, Alan opened

his first retail store in 1994 in NYC.

Meanwhile there are six stores in NYC, three in 

Southern California 

and a great online-shop.

Steven Alan built up a reputation for scouting the 

most intriguing young designers. 

In 1999 he launched his first own collection:

a unique brand of casual, smart, self-assured essentials 

for both men and women.

I'm proud that items of my collection are sold in 

these great stores...

Clam Lab

Clam Lab - Brooklyn

is a line of handcrafted ceramics made 

by designer Clair Catillaz 

in her workshop in Brooklyn. After 10 years of study 

in studio ceramics,

her work is all about elegant and form-focused objects 

which are meant to be touched and used.

Every piece is delicately made by her on a human-powered kick wheel 

or casted from a handmade mold.

So go ahead and enjoy these pieces and 

the delicious things within...

VMC Originals

VMC  Originals - Zürich

since 1986  known as THE original store in Switzerland 

for vintage, American and British sportswear.

Here you can find a unique mix of modern and classic styles 

and products of exclusive high end manufacturers.

But what also makes VMC a visit worth, 

is the absolutely amazing service you get here:

extremely friendly and well-informed staff 

make this store so very special...

And what shall I say?

They also sell 'Gitta Plotnicki'...

Kinky Knickers

Kinky Knickers - 

a little bit naughty underneath...

And truly: 

this is high quality beautiful lingerie where 

each pair is hand-made from finest Nottingham lace - 

all made in the UK.

The manufacturing by a team of apprentices trained in 

traditional lace-making and the passion about this 

product make every pair so very special.

But also the adorable packing with a vintage twist 

and a secret message hidden in the gusset make this 

underwear so gorgeous...

Maldon Sea Salt

Maldon Sea Salt - 

to be honest: I really do love salt!

And this is my most favourite one:

a very unique salt extracted from seawater from the Essex coast.

Still it is manufactured in high quality traditional and natural method:

This is also the reason, why there will always be 

a limit to the amount that can be produced.

The Maldon Salt Company is still a small family run business, 

run by the fourth generation of the Osborne family.

The fresh and clean taste is as special as the 

delicate crunch of the flaky crystals which provide such 

a pleasant sensation in your mouth...