I must have walked by that sign a million times during my visit here in Fes before I finally go in to see what magic potions might be found there. As luck would have it, I run into a very chatty owner who gives me a fun tour of the spices, medicines, and oils that are supposed to fix whatever …
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Namur’s Christmas Market
We’re only a few days away from Christmas so I’m taking a break from Fes to report to you live from the Belgian Christmas markets. At the moment I’m somewhat snowbound. Ice, snow and sleet take turns at this same window that greets me each morning–though by yesterday’s late afternoon the snow melted just in time… for me to watch …
Look 5
Speaking of scarves, one of my best investments is a limited edition Monogramouflage scarf released by Louis Vuitton a few years ago in a collaboration with Japanese artist Murakami. Here, in a case of sensory overload, I’m pairing it with Italian designer Prada’s take on the camouflage. Look 5: Prada camouflage rain hoodie jacket, LV Monogramouflage wool scarf, large black …
The Usual Suspects
 I’ve been following the online news of the embattled fashion/retail industry for a while now on WWD and the WSJ, and the bad economic news continue the whole time that I’m here. Which makes it very difficult to shop in good conscience; hence, these pictures of window-shopping in Prague.  I sniff my way to the most expensive shopping area of …
Dude With A Camel
 From the NAI we walk through the park, alongside the gorgeous Museum Boijmans van Beuningen,  then across this bridge,  and a little bit more until the Kunsthal comes into full view:  Rem Koolhaas, the mind behind the fantastic Prada stores in NYC and Los Angeles as well as the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum in Vegas, designed the Kunsthal Rotterdam. …