Back on the track – Offline vacation has been surprisingly great
30. September 2009 Weekly Darlin
Folks, thanks for yor patience – i am finally back from my very much needed offline vacation in Spain. Summersun and blue sky did a great job. Although, the 100% analog lifestyle has been very hard at first, living offline became great status right after the short withdrawal.
Culturally and culinary, the trip in the land of the Katalans has been very enriching. Unfortunately, in terms of fashion, absolutely not.
Custo and Desigual still annoy on every corner on every corner of every town. And aside from an interesting small catalan swimwear label, even in Barcelona, the corporate world ruled the fashion landscape of the town.
Interesting shops with progressive, independent fashion labels were incredibly hard to find.
The day, a shop that sold only scandinavian labels became the most exciting thing i´ve seen in terms of fashion after 10 days, i decided to focus on the thing, that has me truly amazed during the trip: the Spanish food.
When Coco Chanel opened her first shop in 1913 in Paris, no one would have been thought that this woman would become one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, a role model for the industrially expanding world and a precursor for female independence.... 
Don´t worry, What´s Wrong With The Zoo isn´t going porn - instead, I have a look towards south. To Munich, Germany. In the midst of the Glockenbachviertel, the AMEN Store doesn´t only hawk unique mirroring but also cares about the good style. (read on) 
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