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in the show. hello and welcome to another fun filled efficient of euro max with me your host meghan lee here's a look at what else we've got coming up on the program. clerkenwell became trendy district in the british capital london. and wine tasting at europe's northernmost vineyards in norway. but we start off the show with innovative ways to save the planet nowadays it's simply not enough to just recycle instead more and more people are turning to upcycling especially designers their slogan is the waste not want not now one clothing designer in madrid uses everything he can get his hands on from old plastic bottles to tires to create items for his fashion label his motivation is because there is no plan b. let's find out more. transformed into quilted jackets hold

plastic bottles become backpacks just 2 of the items made by the label. sneakers and jackets almost everything in this madrid shop is made from recycled material. founder is going to check out the idea for the label 2009. the initial motivation was the frustration with the amount of waste we're creating in the world i believe the most sustainable think too was not to keep on using natural resources so recycling could be a solution if we were to make a new generation of recycled products with the same qualities and is the best from . that we could demonstrate there's no need to keep on the independent but to get petrol but we can transform what other people call waste into polymer yarn fabrics and products. these flip flops are made of old car tires they're 100 percent

recycled and don't even need glue the labels reveal what goes into these products. all these labels we try always to put in the in our garments the labels not this one says that we need 235 grams of discarded fishing nets to make one yard to fabric. going to choose hoping to raise awareness of environmental issues and at the same time create fashion that looks good. for many people recycle product was synonymous but quality of something like sort of a b. you know people had the idea that i was like sort of recycling the old blanket of my grandmother to make a backpack. nothing to do with this about technology and you're going to see the difference between 2 products of we've been working a lot to convince people that the recycled product can be a school and well designed as others the idea of working with recycled materials is by no means new one of the by. new year's is the swiss affrighted label that makes

bags out of old truck tarpaulins and also offers can possible clothing. another project is the gumshoe with soles made to 30 percent from old chewing gum collected from the streets of amsterdam. and the italian orange fiber label makes clothes from just that. trash journalist from the chavez reports on sustainability and observes the track of the past 7 months it's starting to catch on but it didn't really pick up speed until the annual figures for textile waste became more common knowledge now the industry is beginning to react to the problem that we're having with plastic around me they are back and i'll take a well says it's recycled over 330 tons of waste taken from the sea the label cooperates with spanish fishermen. they counter the waste from the sea for the fashion house.

hold fishing nets and plastic bottles are processed to make polymer yarn that shows into the fabrics used to make new clothes. the label wants to make an environmentally conscious lifestyle part of its image its slogan because there is no plan it be. the targets a specific clientele. i'm not a bit misleading about it's part of a whole lifestyle it's the whole 0 waste movement is growing and people want to produce less waste and have less impact on the environment that i am innocent than i am going to. a fashion trend or the future of clothing. is continuing his experiments with cycling and hopes his idea will catch on in a more mediterranean countries. we move from spain to the u.k. now for our next report many cities have seen the following developments 1st the

artist move in occupying low rent spaces then gentrification takes over and architects and designers force the artists out one district in the british capital london has also seen a complete revival trend their restaurants an innovative spaces for their creative crowd have replaced old industrial complexes and cheap housing here's more. this clock in well is a normal london district but no way it's different it's a favorite haunt with architects designers artists and other creative minds just a few blocks from the financial district the neighborhood appeals to residents and visitors alike. meghan barros works for a creative lifestyle company in clark and wealth. that has this

beautiful design aspect to it we've got something stupid like the most amount of architects per square than anywhere in the world. as it really is the districts that you sort of everyone's very design and aesthetic focused and it's got a really great asset to. the designers create space for the artists in architects can work in comfort such as here in the boardroom hollingsworth buildings architects have been reshaping the area since the midnight a ninety's creative professionals working former breweries printing houses and gin distilleries the once rundown district with low rents has become a trendy office and residential neighborhood the studio a great west architectural firm help to get the process in motion now although also feeling the effects of the change. i think you have to follow you have to follow the the move of the city you know that you know last thing you

want is a city that remains static you know i mean do you want the architects to stay in the same place for the next 100 years no. the district dates back to the middle ages with a ministry outside the london city walls a reminder of the monastic tradition essential skate. crossman's workshops and factories settled here punk and will decay known as the hub of british watchmaking . among other tribes. karen lansdowne regular shows visitors around clarke and well pointing out the relics of past eras such as the watchmakers old homes and workshops. you can see their windows set into the roof these are called clockmakers windows because you get the most lights at the top of the house and so they had windows up the stairs they could work for as much as a day as. an average wage earner can't really afford to live

in clocking well these days but i will be fascinated by the district. for over 10 years creative professionals have been gathering at the annual clark will design week they present their ideas and projects in exhibitions workshops and talks jewelry just sign up to mandalay hope shows the production process from the raw materials to the finished piece she studied to be an architect but now designs jewelry in her workshop in hatton garden an area of clarke and well. fortunately hatton garden the jewellery district is holding its own just where. it's the only area in london that still produces inmates things like jewellery from

start to finish and that's what makes it special for me as a jeweller. artist and creative professionals attraction trendy pass and restaurants to the area the center townhouse hotel isn't the place to enjoy a cocktail or afternoon tea in a traditional british ambience. people looking to one wine with colleagues after work head for one of the many bars and restaurants in the x. no market. just looking around the area i'm looking at these who are designing and just basically enjoying the inspiration of it all right populist restaurants it's always new stuff it's up to come down so it's really good stuff icecream you see people are very different experience shows me most will love it so i don't want to move. i think i made another beer because. of the park and well it's a communicative and creation district in the bush capital it's the people who bring

life to a neighborhood the residents the bushes and the dissidents. and if you want to see more exciting places around europe including my travel series meghan's perfect weekend then check out our you tube channel here's more of what you will find and. want to learn more about european lifestyle and culture. when you come to. the euro much. take the flight. was struck. prior. clayburgh crazy joins the ranks to strong. euro max john subscribe so you don't miss it. porcelain has been made in germany for over 300 years now even though many pieces today are mass produced in factories there

are some designers who insist on the handmade label master of course the maker of stephanie herring who is based right here in berlin practices her trade according to old traditions we visited her recently to find out more. exquisite delicacies served on elegant porcelain plights a feast for the eyes. these stunning plates were designed by bernie and based on true stephanie heading she's been designing tejpal way since the early 1990 s. and has made a name for herself the world over her clients include some 250 gorman chefs and celebrities like nicole kidman and oprah winfrey they all love her clear designs and great craftsmanship. why should this is about quality of life why should anyone put up with bad tableware that's like putting up with bad wind good quality tableware does you good when you take it out of the cupboard each

morning. jeffrey harris porcelain is handmade in reichenbach tuning and each plate requires $60.00 to $80.00 steps to complete it painted whacks decorated and then find she's best known for her b. sweep or cement surfaces remained largely unglazed and then polished to give them a silky mat quality stephanie herring says her products crafted with care. as for arms and have been screwed over for us the bisque reports lynn is key that's unglazed porcelain to. martin by painting patterns and washing these plates by hand we create surfaces that i touch us emotionally but there's more to not. lin's to stuff a seal restaurant is one of her regular customers suffer 17 years ago executive chef michele kemp look to acquire locally made horse lint and discovered stephanie

hence designs. reality because we serve the finest food so it's important that we also have a great plates for presenting our meals these plates even feel special and they have a timeless design in 50 years they'll still look as beautiful and modern as they don't today it's. the restaurant kitchen cia has even selected a special plate for the delectable clown dessert a combination of white chocolate passion fruit and coconut served on a shiny cobalt blue plight they harmonize perfectly. high class restaurants are increasingly opting for design tableware but not always classical porcelain. these days many nordic restaurants are open to move rustic materials swedish partner stefan anderson created broken plates like these for

stock armstrong star restaurant friends and austrian designer petra linden val works with steinway clay she was commissioned by the in his interests to create rough an edgy plights nails done with often the netherlands has created unique plates with i am not side on trail genest was never a restaurant on my own. doesn't do it i am from a city commonly known these influences confronted us with new challenges. we were looking for new earthy colors and unique design aspects and that inspired brand new developments as we were looking into new glazes types the t.v. usually only find out stoneware because. stephanie herring also designed a table with a collection for a lie. 3 hotels in the amount. she was asked to go for a flawless sign the unique process included putting blossoms under an x.

ray machine to reveal the biological structure. kept in the tour for all i can visualize nature but put a spin on it so that it harmonizes know how when you get wind so that when the plates are used to serve meals both go together well. even though the designer keeps reinventing her style she does have a certain signature look for what she's received numerous prizes including the german design award because of the stephanie heading fine dining should appeal to. and staying on the subject of senses we turn to our taste but now when we think of wine growing regions in europe which countries come to mind well for me it's of course france or spain or perhaps germany but would you ever think of norway as

a wine producing country believe it or not climate change is impacting its agriculture because the summers are getting warmer certain regions of norway are becoming suitable for wine growing we visited the lair costs of vineyard which lies on the same latitude as parts of alaska and southern greenland the vendors explained how their wines compete on an international level. intel marking southern norway the winter cold sets in as an early as october and november. because of global warming it is now possible to grow grapes in some regions. not far from god is like a cross or probably the most northerly vineyard worldwide hear of an odd organ rollback tens and have a cyst grapes we have got warmer weather in the summer we still have the cold winters it's

a right. to produce grapes fruits also in this area. the soil is fertile and rich in minerals ventures the great variety is for their resistance to the winter cold they come from russia north america or germany like to see loris variety. it's great that the resistor called were good. needs so good no reeds and some are to be specially in very good but that also is. a grape that this very fruity. gives so very good taste for more wine and we use it to make the white wine we have on with the 4. legged closer also produces rosé wine out eigenvalue back often enjoys a glass with his wife lily and. the

norwegian are wary and now we stick so. and to get to get know which unwind and that's something very very special. to resume even one in a wheelchair and gold medal in $28.00 team. this is a little bit. fresh. and lots of taste and maybe a. blackard last year we make a gold medal all this wind we are going to. get the skis used for racing originated here in telemark in the 18th century visitors to the leg across a vineyard can enjoy a fine norwegian wine and even spend the night inside a referrers wine barrel. you know we just guests are acquainted with wines from other countries and control comparisons.

nick left him. good taste. gently it's lighter and not some red. i thought missed. the telemark region already has a long history of fruit grabbing its apples are especially tasty. and so various pretty wines also part of the vineyards product range made from apples for example. at an evening wine tasting the guests have to decide if the wine is made from grapes or other fridge. fast then there is this come into play to identify the aroma. they're not always correct but the wine is well received.

this is a stronger wine and it's more tasty and is also the feeling that it's made in the norway of this place makes it more exclusive. no way has only about half a dozen commercial wine grabbers but the venice sea bright prospects for the future . star wars fans have something to celebrate in france fencing with a light sabers is an official sport now organizers were looking for new ways to attract young people to traditional fencing and in fact competitors are hoping that light saber fencing can one day become an olympic sport that also has had the added benefit that kids are motivated to put down their electronic devices and get some

exercise. this is no scene from star wars it's a real life light saber deal. in this gym in a paris suburb young athletes take on the role of fighters of the dark side from the star wars saga. i want even more this is the star wars event as a boy i always dreamt about star wars and playing with light sabers like in the movies no matter how old you are you can still have fun with it like in the movies there's a couple of. light saber fencing inspired by the star wars franchise created by american director george lucas is a trend in france. events now take place on a regular basis and tony local is tipped here as the favorite he won the previous 2

national championships this time he's going up against nearly 40 competitors from all over france for the title. to win the fencer has to lead for 3 minutes straight or score 15 points a touch to the head is worth 5 points one to the legs 3 on tom loves the sporting aspect. you're switching service to some do this because they love star wars others value the aesthetic or athletic aspect or do i go for the aesthetic and athletic aspects and i love star wars but i do this for the sport and discipline. among dean is one of the few female participants. there aren't many women in the sport but the few there are put their hearts and souls into it we want to have fun and show we can do it. well. the cocoa has been into light saber fencing for 3 years now he is a pioneer of the discipline in may 28th the french fencing. federation the only one

in the world to do so officially recognized lightsaber dueling. we're always looking for something to attract young people any game from the star wars universe does that. we adapted it to fencing. and they're discovering that it's a real sport. it's going to try it and you'll find that after 5 minutes it's very physically demanding. tries to inspire others with his love for lightsaber fencing as a college his club is one of over 90 across france with a total of some 2000 people fencing with lifesavers. almost there are those that i love being able to pass these values on to adults and youngsters as with any sport and to introduce them to the entire star wars universe to you just and the techniques are truly a martial art set up on your own at the tournament the competitors are hoping

lightsaber fencing can one day join traditional fencing as a moment to export. the principles of france is getting more and more clubs the united states to. many europeans are saying the french have recognized lightsaber fencing why don't we you know its popularity is growing the world over. this time until need the cocoa brought home silver but for most of the lightsaber community it's not about the medals it's about infecting others with their passion just like with the original star wars fever. may the force be with you and with that we come to the end of the show don't forget to check us out on social media for more from the world of european lifestyle and culture for me and the rest of the crew here in berlin as always thanks for tuning in i'll see you getting.

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