they're struggling and staring victory. hard for independence self-determined life. and afraid to speak out i think i will be develop a god given to. make the bones. and afraid to stand out. not just on international women's day. on d. w. . i mean like a shock you can find out more about lightsaber fencing events like this one later

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. wine tasting and europe's northernmost vineyards in the northwest. 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. to cool to hold

plastic bottles become backpacks just 2 of the items made by the. sneakers in jackets almost everything in this madrid shop is made from recycled materials. like the world's founder is going to change he got the idea for the label in 2009. 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 i said that's from research that we could demonstrate there's no need to keep on digging deeper and deeper 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 yards of 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 were synonymous but quality of something that sort of a be you know people had the idea that i was like sort of recycling the old blanket of my grandmother to make it back as another less has nothing to do with it is about technology and you're going to see the difference between 2 products we've been working a lot to convince people that the recycled product can be a school and well design is obvious the idea of working with recycled materials is by no means new one of the prime. and yours is the swiss franc label that makes

bags out of old truck dillon's and also offers can possible clothing. another project is the gumshoe which 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. spanish journalist friend of chávez reports on sustainability and observes the trend. because fed must come when 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. sexual says it's recycled over $330.00 tons of waste taken from the sea the label cooperates with spanish fishermen. make other ways from the sea for the fashion house. was.

sold fishing nets and plastic bottles are processed to make polymer yarn that goes 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 beat. it targets a specific clientele. i'm not a bit this lady eva 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'm innocent but then 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 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 trendy restaurants an innovative spaces for their creative crowd have replaced old industrial complexes and cheap housing has more. this konkan well is a normal london district that 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. megan follows works for a creative lifestyle company in clark and well. he. has this

beautiful design aspect to it we've got something stupid like the most amount of architects per square foot than anywhere in the world. and so it really is the districts that you sort of everyone's very design and aesthetic focused and it's got a really great community aspect to. the dishonest creates space where the artists and architects can work in comfort such as here in the boardroom hollingsworth buildings architects have been reshaping the area since the mid 19th ninety's creative professionals work in former breweries printing houses and kinda still use the once rundown district with low rents has become a trendy office and residential neighborhood the studio egret west architectural firm help to get the process in motion now though 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 architecture to stay in the same place for the next 100 years though. the district dates back to the middle ages with a ministry outside the london city walls a reminder of the monastic tradition sinchon skate lights and crossbones workshops and factories settle tina. will decay known as the hub of british watchmaker. among other tribes. karen lansdowne regular shows visitors around clarke and world pointing out the relics of past eras such as the watchmakers old homes and workshops. you can see there are 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. possible.

an average wage and i can't really afford to live in clocking well these days but architecture 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 wrong materials to the finished piece she studied to be an architect but now designs jury in her workshop in hatton garden an area of well. fortunately had 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 special town house hotel is the new place to enjoy cocktails. in a traditional british ambience. people looking to one wine with colleagues after work and head for one of the many bars and restaurants in the x. mouth market. usually. just looking around the area and looking at the newer design and space and showing inspiration of it already fabulous restaurants there's always new stuff that it's not broken down place really good spirit nice to meet people ready for me to be in show it's very close will love it so i don't want to move ok. i think i need another beer. park and well it's a communicative entreaty district in the bush capital it's the people he bring life

to a neighborhood the residents the bush kids that have visited. 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. your home and. take the clock. struck. when. labored crazy joined the race to destroy. europe. 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 porcelain maker stuff in the herring who is based right here in berlin practices at 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 burley and based on true stephanie herring she's been designing tableware since the early 1990 s. and has made a name for herself the world over her clients include some 250 gorman ships and celebrities like nicole kidman and oprah winfrey they all love her clear designs and great craftsmanship. on the flames this is about quality of life why should anyone put up with bad tableware another that's like putting up with bad wind good quality tableware does you good when you take it out of the

cupboard each morning. shuffling herring's porcelain is handmade in reichenbach tuning in each plate requires $60.00 to $80.00 steps to complete it painted waxed decorated and then fired she's best known for her b. sweeping surfaces remained largely on glazed and then polished to give them a silky mat quality stephanie herring says her products have prompted with care. as for ordinary biscuit overflow for us the bisque reports lynn is key that's unglazed porcelain. by painting the patterns and washing these plates by hand we create surfaces that touch us emotionally. in more tonight we're on. the lens to stuff a silver restaurant is one of her regular customers suffer 17 years ago it's actually a chef michelle can look to acquire locally made for slim and discovered stephanie

herons designs. we are the best we serve the finest food so it's important that we also have a great place for presenting our meals. these plates even feel special and they have a timeless design and 50 years they'll still look as beautiful and modern as they do today it's. their instructor to see a face even selected a special plate for the delectable cloud dessert a combination of white chocolate passion fruit and coconut served on a shiny cobalt blue plate they harmonize perfectly. high class restaurants are increasingly opting for design tableware but can't 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 arms trade star restaurant france and clustering designer pets are lyndon val works with stone with clay she was commissioned by the end as interest to create rough an edge and plights. started off in the netherlands has created unique plates with iron oxide fun trail genest was never a restaurant on my local. doesn't do it in france if you 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 we were looking into new glazes types that you'd usually only find out stoneware so called . stephanie herring also designed to take away collection for a luxury hotel in the mt deaves she was asked to go for a fall design the unique process included putting blossoms under an x.

ray machine to reveal their biological structure. the pinnacle for all i can visualize nature. but put a spin on it so that it harmonizes know how when you get off and so that when the plates are used to serve meals both go together well. even though the design it keeps reinventing his style she does have a certain signature look for when she's received numerous prizes including the chairman design award because the stephanie heading fine dining should appeal to. and staying on the subject of senses we turn to our taste buds 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 been your which lies on the same latitude as parts of alaska and southern greenland the vendors explained how their wines compete on an international level. in telemark in 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 harvests his grace we have got warm 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 the slower serai. it's great that the resist the called really good. need so good no region farmer to be specially when very good but it also is a grave that this very fruit there. gives so we're good taste form a wine and we use it to make the white wine we have omitted the form. that is close also produces rosé wine at eigenvalue back often enjoys at last with his wife lily and.

then which now where 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 the region gold medal in 2018. this is a little bit fresh. lots of taste and maybe a. backwards last year we make a gold medal all this wine we haven't in. this case 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 referral ish wine barrel. you know we just guests are acquainted with wines from other countries and control comparisons.

need left and. good taste. gently it's lighter and not some red. i thought me just. to tell him not region already has a long history of fruit grabbing its apples are especially tasty. and serve various prick wines also part of the vignettes 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 fruits fast they never says 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 it's also the feeling that it's made in the norway of this place makes it more exclusive in. 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 night 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 is accomplished. lightsaber 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 to leave local call is tipped here as the favorite he won the previous 2 national championships this time it'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. yes what you said was that some do this because they love star wars others value the aesthetic or athletic aspect of their you know 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 school 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 say over. it's going to try it and you'll find that after 5 minutes it's very physically demanding. local code tries to inspire others with his love for a lightsaber fencing as a college his club is one of over 90 across france with a total of some 2000 people fencing with lifesavers. and wesker they also 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. and the techniques are truly a martial art set up on their own at the tournament the competitors are hoping

lightsaber fencing can one day join traditional fencing as an olympic sport. the result is that france is getting more and more clubs the united states too. many europeans are saying the french have recognized lightsaber fencing why don't we know where its popularity is growing the world over. this time and to need the coco brought home some of her 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 from me and the rest of the crew here in berlin as always thanks for tuning in to get the.

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