Trendy district in the british capital london. And wine tasting and europes northernmost vineyards in norway. But we start off the show with innovative ways to save the planet nowadays its simply not enough to just recycle instead more and more people are turning to upcycling especially designers their slogan is a 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 to be lets find out more. Transformed into quilts a jacket holds 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 cheer you up the idea for the label 2009. The initial motivation was the frustration with the amount of waste were 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 theres no need to keep on Digging Deeper and deeper to get petrol but we can transform what other people call waste into polymer yawn fabrics and products. These flip flops are made of old car tires theyre 100 percent recycled and dont even need glue the labels reveal what goes into these products. All this 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 a fashion that looks good. For many people recycle product with say none of them of bad quality of something that sort of maybe no people had the idea that i was like sort of recycling the old blanket of my grandmother to make it back as im not unless theres nothing to do it is about technology and youre going to see the difference between 2 products of weve 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. And here is the swiss franc label that makes bags out of old truck tarpaulins and also offers composite clothing. Another project is the gumshoe which soles made to 30 percent from old chewing gum collected from the streets of amsterdam. Panthea chalion orange fiber label makes clothes from just that. Spanish journalist Brenda Chavez reports on sustainability and observes the trying to. Get past that must come when its starting to catch on but it didnt 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 were having with plastic around me back and ill take a well says its 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. Those. Old 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 be. The targets a specific clientele. Im not a bit misguided eva its part of a whole lifestyle its the whole 0 Waste Movement is growing and people want to produce less waste and have less impact on the environment that i mentioned but i dont have any im 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 here is more. Kochan well its a normal london district that in a way its different its 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 borrows works for a creative Lifestyle Company in clark and wealth. Who. Has this beautiful design aspect to it weve 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 everyones very design and aesthetic focused and its got a really great dignity asked it to. The dishonest create space for the artists and architects can work in comfort such as here in the Bourne Hollingsworth buildings architects have been reshaping the area since the mid 990 s. Creative professionals work in 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 architecture to stay in the same place for the next 100 years though. The district dates back to the middle ages with a monastery outside the london city walls a reminder of the monastic tradition is sinchon skate lights and crossbones workshops and factories settle tina and will decay known as the heart of the british watchmaker. Among other trades. Karen lansdowne shows visitors around clark and wells 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 they get the most lights at the top of the house and so they had windows up those they could work for as much as. Possible. An average wage earner cant really afford to live in these days but architecture fans will be fascinated by the district. For over 10 years Creative Professionals have been gathering at the annual clark in Little 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 design surely in her workshop in Hatton Garden an area of well. Fortunately had garden the jewelry district is holding its own just where. Its the only area in london that still produces inmate things like jewelry from start to finish and thats what makes it special for me as a jeweller. Artist and Creative Professionals attract trendy bars and restaurants to the area in the center Townhouse Hotel isnt the place to enjoy a cocktail or option in a traditional british ambience. People are looking to one wine with colleagues after work and head for one of the many bars and restaurants in the x. No market. Just looking around the area and the candidates who are designing and space and showing inspirational story very fabulous restaurants is always new stuff its ever come down so its really good state ice cream you see people are very friendly and show its very close will love a good show i dont want to move. I think i need another beer. And well its a communicative and creation district in the bush capital its the people who bring life to a neighborhood some residents can push kids back to visit him. And if you want to see more exciting places around europe including my travel series meghans perfect weekend then check out our you tube channel heres more of what you will find and. Want to learn more about european lifestyle and culture. When you come to fight. The euro monks. Take the plunge to an extra. Trying. To play for crazy join the race and destroy. Your romance. Subscribe so you dont 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 stephanie herring who is based right here in berlin practices her trade according to all the traditions we visited her recently to find out more. Exquisite delicacies served on elegant porcelain plates a feast for the eyes. These stunning plates were designed by byrne in based on true stephanie heading shes been designing table way since the early 1990 s. And has made a name for herself the world over her clients include some 250 gore may ships and celebrities like Nicole Kidman and Oprah Winfrey they all love her clear designs and great craftsmanship. On. This is about quality of life why should anyone put up with bad tableware thats like putting up with bad wind good quality table where does you could when you take it out of the cupboard each morning. Definitely herons porcelain is handmade in reichenbach tuning and each plate requires 60. 00 to 80. 00 steps to complete it painted white decorated and then fired shes best known for her b. Sweep or slender surfaces remained largely on glazed and then polished to give them a silky matte quality stephanie herring says her products crafted with care. As for internet have been screwed over for us the bisque reports lynne is key thats unglazed porcelain. Martin by painting patterns and washing these plates by hand we create surfaces that touch us emotionally. And more tonight. To start off a single restaurant is one of her regular customers some 17 years ago executive chef michele kemp looked to acquire a locally made horse flint and discovered stephanie herons designs. Reality because we serve the finest vote so its important that we also have a great place for presenting our meals these plates even feel special and they have a timeless design in 50 years theyll still look as beautiful and modern as they dont today at. The restaurant kitchen cia has even selected a special place for the delectable cloud dessert a combination of White ChocolatePassion Fruit and coconut served on a shiny cobalt blue plate they harmonize perfectly. High class restaurants are increasingly opting for design tableware cant always classical porcelain. These days many nordic restaurants are open to move rustic materials swedish potash stephon and so on created broken plates like these to stalk armstrong star restaurant france and austrian designer petra linden foul works with stone with clay she was commissioned by the as and to create rough an edgy plights we are starting off in the netherlands has created unique plates with iron oxide for one trail genest was never a restaurant on my old car. Doesnt do 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 we were looking into new glazes types that you do usually only find out stoneware because. Stephanie herring also designed a table with collection for a long. In the amount. She was asked to go for a fall design the unique process included putting blossoms under an x. Ray machine to reveal the biological structure. Kept in a to a file i can visualize nature but put a spin on it so that it harmonizes know how when you get into so that when the plates are used to serve meals both go together well. Even though the design it keeps reinventing her style she does have a certain signature look for when shes 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 or for me its 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. Intel marking southern norway the winter cold sets in this area as october and november. Because of Global Warming it is now possible to grow grapes in some regions. Not far from god this lack of course is probably the most northerly vineyard worldwide hear of an odd organ rollback tens and have assessed grapes we have got warmer were birds in the summer we still have the cold winters its a right. To produce grapes fruits also in this area. The soil is 1st trial 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 this a loris variety. Its great that the resist the called were a good. Need so good no region farmer to be specially and very good but that also is a grape that this very fruit there. Gives were good taste former wine and we use it to make the white wine we have on with the 4. Legged course also produces rose 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 thats something very very special. The 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 wind we are going to. 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 which in guests are acquainted with wines from other countries and control comparisons. Need left and. Good taste. Gently its 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 sell various prick wines also cost 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. Theyre not always correct but the wine is well received. This is a stronger wine and its more tasty and also the feeling that its made in the norway 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 sensing and in fact competitors are hoping that light saber fencing can one day become an olympic sport and it 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 its 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 a 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 theres 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 color is tipped here as the favorite he won the previous 2 National Championships this time hes 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 as with 5 points one to the legs 3 on tom loves a sporting aspect. Yes would you take us 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. Yeah there arent 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 28000 the french fencing. Federation the only one in the world to do so officially recognized lightsaber dueling. Were always looking for something to attract young people any game from the star wars universe does that. We adapted it to fencing. And theyre discovering that its a real sport. Its going to try it and youll find that after 5 minutes its very physically demanding. You know coco tries to inspire others with his love for lightsaber fencing as a coach his club is one of over 90 across france with a total of some 2000 people fencing with lifesavers. And wesker dulcet 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 dont we you know its popularity is growing the world over. This time until need brought home silver but for most of the lightsaber community its not about the medals its about infecting others with their passion just like with the original star wars fever. 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