From Milan Fashion Week, a fast interview with Giuseppe Della Monica about his brand Marea.  The Italian designer upcycles materials for his youthful collection influenced by structure and fifties. 

A second interview with footwear designer Everton McDougall about his expanded offerings.  This year the Canadian based brand owner talks about his pieces inspired by an African American inventor and Africa. 

From Milan Fashion Week, fashion designer Edis Pala talks about his statement pieces based on his Balkan Heritage. 

From the Fortezza da Basso in Florence during Pitti Uomo, on a cold and windy day I saw Victor Abbey Hart in a stand out denim look.  Wanting to learn more, I decided to interview the craftsman about his look. 

From Milan's concept store Antonia, fashion designer Khosrov talks about his design inspirations for his latest collection. 

For this quick chat Before Tacky Episode we talk to shoe designer Felipe Fiallo at Pitti Uomo about his new design in trainers and shoe wear.  The Italian has some strong statement looks in regards to foot gear. 

The 75th Berlinale is coming to end.  What were the overall impressions? Did the festival go well for the new management team?

From the Berlinale Day 2, the opening film THE LIGHT got savaged by critics.   Tom Tykwer's drama failed to impress. Under the new team, so far the buzz is still lacking but perhaps there is hope for a work everyone can champion. 

The 75th Berlinale Film Festival starts on the 13th. This edition is special because of a new head.  After years of turmoil , can the German film gathering finally takes its place among the leading festivals?