captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> "euromaxx highlights" -- in today's show -- in the dark. our reporter discovers an interesting way to play many golf. the german chef has been crowned the newcomer of the year. we find out how to create imitation marble. "euromaxx highlights" -- here is your host. >> of those stores are coming up

in the next half hour. we begin with the 100th anniversary of the italian fashion house trussardi. it is well known for its luxury leather goods and accessories. in the 1970's under the late nicola trussardi, they begin to branch out into all sorts of things including art, food, and designing bicycles. the celebration marks 100 years of trussardi. ♪ >> men's fashion is all in leather. provocative works of art and italian star cuisine. it is all in honor of trussardi's 100th anniversary. all the designs for the winter collection are made of leather. for the past three years, the 1911 collection has been designed by the french designer

who works closely together with the company boss. >> 36 blocks of skin and weather. there was no fabric in the show. i want to show how weather can be treated. it is important for me to show that. >> we create lifestyle fashion for customers who want something new and appreciate the quality we offer. >> the city of florence allows the company to take over a former train station for the anniversary celebration. the company is now led by three members of the trussardi family. there the fourth generation of the family to head the company. the british fashion journalist is impressed by the men's leather collection. rucollects it was clever -- --

>> it was clever to do an entire collection in leather. it was pretty extraordinary. >> in began in 1911 near milan with leather gloves. leather goods have remained the signature product. the greyhound logo was designed by nicola trussardi's grandson. he expanded the company significantly. by the 1980's, it had become the first major fashion label in the area. top models at the touch of glamour to the traditional fashion house. in 1999, nicola trussardi died in a car accident. three years later, his son was also killed in a car crash. his sister took over the firm. >> it is a challenge and a delight. this company was created by my family. it is in my dna. is part of my childhood.

as a little girl, i have already absorbed the feeling for handmade products and extraordinary quality. it was only natural for me to continue running the business. >> she has turned the firm's headquarters into a place that celebrates luxury and culture. their art exhibitions and designe cafe. celebrate the 100th anniversary, the trussardi art foundation issuing contemporary art. the title is a reference to a famous film of the same name. the theme of the show is " artist's dreams." the artistic director gives the mayor of florence a tour of the exhibition. >> the trussardi group is very smart. it is not just interested in

promoting fashion. they're more interested in reaching a level of perfection in many fields like fashion and art. >> the polish artist has his floating giants. the italian artist has a double self portrait. cars by two designers rise out of the floor. the chef is serving up typical italian dishes for the spectacle. >> cannoli with creamed broccoli and anchovies. >> for her, that is all part of the concept. >> we specialize in things that quintessentially italian like fashion, design, food, and art. >> the head designer has been

rejuvenating the look since 2008. journalists from all over the world came to florence to see the anniversary show. >> contemporary luxury is not stuck in a rut. it is very dynamic. >> i liked it a lot. it is very street. it is very now and down to earth but in a big way. >> the appearance of a greyhound marks the finale. the company logo comes to life. >> we are looking to the future. that is why the dog is running in the anniversary logo. >> the event in florence is just the start of the 100th anniversary celebrations. the next fashion show is scheduled next week in and on -- in milan read the label has its

headquarters. >> with a german winning the p.g.a. championship in 2010, the sport is set for a boom here again. there are many full-size golf courses. there are thousands more when it comes to a smaller form of the game -- mini golf. there are weird and wonderful variations of the sport springing up all the time. our intrepid reporter has been to a special golf course in hamburg. >> teeing off under black lights. the fluorescent wall close in the dark. this is golf with a difference. >> in the last 100 years, the sport has changed. in germany, there are 4000 miniature golf courses. there visited by millions of players every year. there are some strange variations to the game. there is black light mini golf.

i am here at the largest such course. i am here to find out why people want to play in the dark. >> of the entrance, a submarine will take our reporter to the golf course. the dive is simulated. the ship is on a turntable. after a six-minute descent, this ship docks at the golf course. it has three fantasy worlds. the whole facility covers more than 1000 square meters. the manager is joining him for his first ever game of black- white miniature golf. the sports facilities outside are all the same, equally long and wide. these are fantasy worlds. parts of the course are based on

the ones outside. others are completely original. >> it is time to tee off. first, put on a pair of white gloves. it reflects the ultraviolet light very well as do the years colors of the golf course. the rules are identical to those of normal miniature golf. there are 18 holes. the players try to get the ball into the holes with as few strokes as possible. each player can take a maximum of six strokes per hole. despite the darkness, it is not difficult to hit the ball. glows in the dark. he is not an experienced player. he has trouble judging how much power to give each stroke. holes like this are a welcome change of. -- change of pace. he turns into a billiard player here. our reporters favorable is this launching pad that takes the ball through a labyrinth of

pipes to the putting green. it is like a huge pinball machine. it is not the only original idea the operators had. >> in the future, we will be working with three defects. 3-d goggles will make it hard. the ball will seem to flow. it will be hard to hit. >> at 8 euros for adults, the black-white golf course is about twice as expensive as the game on an ordinary course. it is still attracting up to 700 enthusiasts a day. >> it is great fun to play black/white many golf. >> there is so much to look at. it is fascinating. >> it is different. it is great. >> black like miniature golf is a fun thing to do. it is not the cannot see anything. it is a sea of colors in a twilight world.

it is not as exciting as a roller-coaster roide, but it is an innovative idea. i think it will help the game shake off its old fashioned image. >> he tries to finish off with a hole in one. it turns out to beat a whole and 16. -- it turns out to be a hole in 16. >> it looks like he had a lot of fun. a man is creating a stir in the culinary world at the moment. in just the last six months, sebastian zier has been showered with the words. all of this is that the relatively young age of 33. we spent a day with him at his restaurant on the german island. ♪ >> the north sea island is home to many of market -- up market hotels.

this is one of the three restaurants at the hotel. it seats 20 guests. this is the man in charge of the kitchen, sebastian zier. he is preparing a king crab canape. it is a bite sized appetizer. >> the basis is classic french.. there is the influence of southern germany where i am from. the result is a creative style with french roots. >> dishes like this variation on veal are extremely popular. the 33-year-old chef developed his passion for innovative cooking while working with a star chef.

he spent three years under his wing at his restaurant. ♪ the exclusive ingredients are an integral part of his philosophy. that seems to have impressed the restaurant critic. he has gotten a michelin star. >> we never imagined getting so many awards. the entire team was delighted. we keep up the pressure for the coming year so that we can keep developing and improving. ♪ >> e coax questors once a week in person from a local -- he gets oysters' once a week in person from a local farmer. the types of oysters they farm here are very promising.

they are called "roils." >> they catch them in the morning. i serve them at lunch time. is perfect. i really like using these. they have their own distinctive taste and are easily recognizable. i enjoy using local products. ♪ >> the twisters are turned into -- the oysters are turned into a soup. it is served with beet root patties. the chef incorporates many details the guests will barely notice. he says the most important thing about the food is the taste. >> there's always something new. we're getting more guests and more requests.

it is never boring. that is what makes cooking enjoyable. it is work that i like doing. >> it is a profession that is also time-consuming. he works up to 16 hours a day. in the summer, it demands the kitchen six days a week. he really values his peaceful walks down the beach. -- he works in the kitchen 60's a week in the summer. >> the walk with no one around is beautiful. you can focus on yourself and your live and clear your mind. >> he can also think up new culinary creations. the 2010 newcomer of the year just to prove that he is here to stay. >> we go to britain to meet the master of fake marble making. i may be doing him an injustice by st. "fate -- by saying "fake

." is an art itself. it can be found in many castles and noble houses of europe. it is in buckingham palace. if it is good enough for the british royals, it is posh enough for anyone. >> it looks just like the real thing. this faux marble can be found in many stately homes across europe. this home belongs to a cousin of queen elizabeth ii. a valuable pieces of furniture make the natural marble standing alongside the faux marble from the 18th century. he has just restore them. >> what is real and what is not real? this is beautiful and real antique marble.

it has been in a number of smaller pieces. it plays on the eye. it is not fake in my mind. it has become an artistic endeavor. these days, people do prefer it to the original. >> he was born in greece. he moved to the northern english city of leeds more than 30 years ago to study art. that is where he discovered the style. he was fascinated by the variety of colors and patterns that can be created using the technique. today, he is one of britain's leading experts. >> it is a technique invented in the early 17th century. you can still replicate the modern marvels as well as the antique marbles.

i would not like to call it imitation marble. >> the basis for the technique is a mixture of plaster and color pigments that can be molded into any desired shape. it is then sanded and polished several times. this column is destined for a manor house in yorkshire. the man from the established family is having his home restored. he once the columns to match the marble of the fireplace. >> he is a connoisseur of the two materials. you will not be able to tell the difference between this and the marble. there is not a lot of difference visually. having said that, there is a small difference when it comes to the touch. marble is a little bit colder to

the touch. this is slightly warmer. >> producing the new columns is laborious. it will cost the homeowner around 30,000 euros. authentic sea and a marble like that used in the fireplace can no longer be found. >> the end result is what i wanted. i am thrilled with it. >> michael restores and builds elements around the world. the faux marble was especially popular during the baroque time. it is often used to hide it less attractive structures. >> another advantage is that it is lighter than marble. in the past, it was used extensively. >> he is not bothered when

people mistake his work on luxury yachts or manor houses for authentic marble. he knows that they will find pleasure in the colors and designs. >> another type of art is street art. it is art created on the streets. it is associated with illegal graffiti. that has given something of a bad name. it can also be quite sophisticated. the top name on the street is one of the world's most famous contemporary artists. his works command top prices. less well-known street artists would also like to earn a living. they are mostly very happy about a concept that allows their art to a little longer. ♪ >> street art is no stranger to berlin. it is and ubiquitous site in certain areas.

this artist is off and out and about on the city streets to find inspiration. he founded a label that prince urban art on t-shirts. ♪ >> street art is temporary in nature. that is what makes it great on t-shirts. you cannot preserve it because if it's covered with posters and is illegal. i wanted to create a way of preserving the art on t-shirts. it is nice being able to wear art and the city on your skin. >> that is the slogan of the company. the designs are not taken from facades. they are created here in this berlin studio. he has recruited four artists who used to be active on the graffiti seen. today, their works are displayed

on canvases, in galleries, and on t-shirts. his work for the label incorporates all of the classic techniques of street art. his sketches, splashes of pain, and slogans. he later assembles the individual elements on the computer. >> i like using india ink. it is a very thin liquid. it is a different challenge. it drips and splashes and rams. over the years, it has become one of my stylistic trademarks. >> he is an expert on street art. seven years ago, he plastered his fictitious figure across berlin buildings. today, he is a professional designer. he says what was once an underground phenomenon has

become completely respectable and even mainstream. >> a lot of work was done on the streets between 2003 and 2005. after two beers, the first books and tv reports started coming out. -- after two years, the first books and tv reports started coming out. it became well known. it took time for to become adopted in commercial art for fashion and advertising. >> wearing street art literally on your sleeve is a growing trend in europe and the usa. most of the t-shirts are sold online and range in price from 10 to 50 euros. a crucial source of inspiration is bankse. despite being the world's most famous street artist, has managed to hide his true identity. it is also home to a label known as 500 gods. all of the shirts are designed

by street artists. they're printed in limited editions of no more than 500. the management says the advantage is that the t-shirts are also a legal means of promotion. >> our t-shirts support the street artists by providing them with extra income. normally they have to spend money on spray cans. at times, they are breaking the law. we give them a legal service to work on. we give them the opportunity to make money with their art. >> this artist is working on a new motif with a classic stree t technique. he makes stencils and then spray paint over them to create a recognizable image. this design is in the pipeline for the next election. >> it is great to see people on the street wearing my work. they're walking works of art. >> graffiti artists whose

activities are for the most part illegal say that turning graffiti in t-shirts is a sellout by going commercial. >> i have heard that before, the we've sold out. you get that with every subculture at some point. it is normal for a subculture to get a sort by the dominant culture. it is not that terrible. >> he has plans for expansion. he wants to put street art on skateboards and bags. >> that is all we have time for on this edition. visit our web site for more about the show. until next time, bye bye. ♪

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