Madrid celebrates 400 years of the 'Exemplary Novels' of Cervantes

The Cervantes Museum in Alcalá de Henares "Casa Natal de Cervantes" is hosting an exhibition on 12 short stories Miguel de Cervantes wrote in 1613


The exhibition is part of the program of activities "Night of the Books" to be celebrated on Abril 23.

400 years of exemplary novels can be seen at the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes (C / Mayor, 48. Alcalá de Henares) from tomorrow, April 23, to October from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.

The exhibition brings together for the first time the complete Cervantes collections in the Community of Madrid´s libraries, as well as other
collections kept in Madrid.

Alcalá de Henares can be reached via train from Atocha Station.

“MADE IN SPAIN" Spanish Contemporary Realism

“MADE IN SPAIN" Spanish Contemporary Realism at the Galería Santiago Echeberria in Madrid.

Owned and run by Santiago Echeberria, the gallery of the same name Castelló Street in the Salamanca district of Madrid is showing an exciting collection of Spanish contemporary realism.



Santiago Echeberria at the entrance of his gallery

"Made in Spain" is showing the Spanish painters Amalia Avia, Maria Moreno, Javier Banegas, Pedro Campos, Jose Luis Corella, Golucho, Alejandro Marco, Edgar Mendoza, Eloy Morales, Miguel Angel Moya, Guillermo Oyaguez, Alejandro Quincoces, Francisco Roa, Pedro del Toro are the artists included in the exhibition.



Angel Moya "Estación de Francia"






Maria Moreno "Casas"

Javier Banegas "Tres Tonos"

Spanish painters have always shown special ability to bring realism and vitality to the actual life around them. Superior draughtsmanship, a mastery of realist technique and an innate culture of centuries of imagery on canvas make this exhibition an excellent opportunity to enjoy a small yet excellent collection of what is actually developing in Spain in the realm of contemporary realism.

Jose Luis Corella "Lady in Plastic"

José Luis Corella "Waverley Restaurant"

Pedro del Toro "Caballero de Gracia"




Francisco Roa "Lago en La Granja"

Golucho "Alicia"

Golucho "Vaso con flor de Membrillo"

Gallery

http://www.santiagoecheberria.com/

Galería Santiago Echeberria

Castelló 120
28006 Madrid. España

Tel: 91 564 48 06
Fax: 91 564 47 26

info@santiagoecheberria.com
Open from 11 to 2 p.m and from 5 to 9 p.m.
Closed on Saturday afternoon and in August

Carmen March presents first collection for Pedro del Hierro

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Creative Director Carmen March unveils new line for ‘Pedro del Hierro Madrid’

Pedro Del Hierro is bringing together the fashion press in DIMAD Matadero de Madrid’s Design Centre to launch their new Autumn/Winter 13/14 collection for ‘Pedro del Hierro Madrid’. The collection is the fruit of the company’s new creative era, led by renowned designer Carmen March.

Carmen has been working on the creation of this new line since joining the company in July 2012. The collection is sombre in terms of colour, consisting mostly of shades of black, dark blue and chocolate brown. Red, essential in a collection with Spanish roots, and lilac, the ultimate colour of femininity, provide lighter accents. Two families of prints have also been developed, the first geometric and metallic and the second more floral. The fabrics are luxurious with unexpected combinations of textures and an eclectic mix of the masculine and feminine and the classic and the contemporary. The collection is complemented by a large selection of leather garments. Silhouettes focus on the waist and hips, softening the shoulders - and work for both day and night. This is a collection for women who are feminine, calm, strong, timeless and deeply Spanish. The collection will be in the stores from September.
Pedro del Hierro was incorporated exclusively in to Cortefiel in 1989 and has been owned by the Group since 1992. The company is already present in 65 countries with more than 1900 stores, and is the most recent of Cortefiel’s brands to expand internationally with a presence in 30 countries.

Carmen March began her career in fashion collaborating with Duyos&Paniagua, Javier Larrainza until she launched Egotherapy alongside Juanjo Oliva in 2000.
In 2004, she debuted her solo collection on the Pasarela Gaudi and, in September 2005, in Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. In January 2008 she launched her atelier on Calle de Puigcerdá in Madrid and in February 2009 she opened her shop showcasing her first prêt à porter collection and accessories. In September 2009 she presented her collection at New York Fashion Week.

In 2005, Carmen March was named Glamour magazine’s Best National Designer. In September 2006, she received the L’Oreal prize for Best Collection and Marie Claire’s top prize for Best New Designer. In October 2007, she was awarded Telva’s ‘T’ prize for the Best National Designer.
You can see Pedro del Hierro Madrid’s new collection here: http://madrid.pedrodelhierro.com/

Ara Malikian Performed Live From The Cortefiel Shop Window

Photos (copyleft) for Cortefiel by Jose Antonio Rojo  http://www.rojofoto.es

Violinist Ara Malikian spearheads “Talented People” initiative

http://gentecontalento.cortefiel.com/

The concert was video streamed today on social networking sites for fans of the brand and broadcast on a giant outdoor screen for the general public.

For one morning, the window of Cortefiel’s Gran Via store came to life as a stage for the famous Lebanese violinist, Ara Malikian. He will perform a repertoire of his favourite music to launch Cortefiels’ “Talented People”"Gente con Talento" initiative. Malikian is the star of this new campaign, just as chef Mario Sandoval and mountaineer and children’s storybook writer Araceli were for “Courageous People”.

“Talented People” is a Cortefiel initiative whereby they collaborate with role models with something to say. Cortefiel wants to democratise fashion, by telling stories with which everyday people can identify. Here, fashion and violin music come together to do just this.

Malikian believes that clothing, like music, “is a way of expressing our personalities. Our differences are what make us special, nobody has the right to criticise anyone”. And so, when speaking of the “Talented People” campaign, he says that “we all have talent, each in our own way, and it’s up to us what we do with it”.

Malikian is not alone in this mission. He is joined by other talented luminaries such as dancer Eva Yerbabuena, winner of the National Dance Prize; fado singers Rodrigo Costa Félix and Marta Pereira; journalist Verónica Durán, president of Fusionarte and champion of the 100 latinos project in Madrid; the science writer Sonia Fernández-Vidal, author of the book Quantic Love; Daniel Vicente, ranked seventh in the woodcarving world championships; wine expert Meritxel Falgueras, Promising Young Golden Nose of Cataluña; José Luis Serzo, the multidisciplinary artist who combines painting, sculpture, photography and literature, among other media; and the Spanish canoeist Saúl Craviotto, gold medallist in Beijing and silver medallist in London.

Cortefiel is reinventing itself with this campaign, seeking inspiration from people who choose clothes that reflect their personality and make them feel good rather than being slaves to fashion. People who strive to be better, who constantly push themselves because they know that talent without hard work is worthless. People who, above all, love what they do.
These are the faces of the new era for Cortefiel – itself a brand steeped in history and with a rich narrative. Part of Grupo Cortefiel, Cortefiel is a leader in the fashion sector with 380 outlets in 23 countries and more than 1900 retail stores. It also has a presence in a further 65 countries through its main chains: Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield and women’secret.

 
About the artist
Ara Malikian is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant and passionate violinists of his generation. Born in Lebanon to an Armenian family, he began playing the violin at a very early age, taught by his father. He gave his first concert at 12 and at 15 received a grant by the German Government (DAAD) to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover. He then continued his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, whilst also being taught by some of the most respected teachers in the world such as Franco Gulli, Ruggiero Ricci, Ivri Gitlis, Herman Krebbers and members of the Alban Berg Quartet. His relentless passion for music and humanity led Ara Malikian to immerse himself in his Armenian roots and assimilate music from a variety of different cultures from around the world - the Middle East (Arab and Jewish); Central Europe (gypsy and kletzmer), Argentina (tango) and Spain (flamenco) – to create a unique sound which blends their rhythmic and emotional power with the fluidity and finesse of the great classical European tradition. www.aramalikian.com

ARA MALIKIAN TO PERFORM LIVE FROM CORTEFIEL SHOP WINDOW

The violist Ara Malikian will be offering a live concert on February 27, from the Cortefiel shop window at Gran Via, 27 from 1130 am!

The concert will also be video streamed on social networking sites for fans of the brand and broadcast on a giant outdoor screen for the general public.

For one morning, the window of Cortefiel’s Gran Via store will come to life as a stage for the famous Lebanese violinist, Ara Malikian. He will perform a repertoire of his favourite music to launch Cortefiels’ “Talented People” initiative. Malikian is the star of this new campaign, just as chef Mario Sandoval and mountaineer and children’s storybook writer Araceli were for “Courageous People”.

“Talented People” http://gentecontalento.cortefiel.com is a Cortefiel initiative whereby they collaborate with role models with something to say. Cortefiel wants to democratise fashion, by telling stories with which everyday people can identify. Here, fashion and violin music come together to do just this.

About the artist
Ara Malikian is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant and passionate violinists of his generation. Born in Lebanon to an Armenian family, he began playing the violin at a very early age, taught by his father. He gave his first concert at 12 and at 15 received a grant by the German Government (DAAD) to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover. He then continued his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, whilst also being taught by some of the most respected teachers in the world such as Franco Gulli, Ruggiero Ricci, Ivri Gitlis, Herman Krebbers and members of the Alban Berg Quartet. His relentless passion for music and humanity led Ara Malikian to immerse himself in his Armenian roots and assimilate music from a variety of different cultures from around the world - the Middle East (Arab and Jewish); Central Europe (gypsy and kletzmer), Argentina (tango) and Spain (flamenco) – to create a unique sound which blends their rhythmic and emotional power with the fluidity and finesse of the great classical European tradition. (www.aramalikian.com)

The blogger, María León at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid #MBFWM

The fashion and events blogger, Maria León covered the third day of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid http://www.elblogdemarialeon.com/

Organised by the Madrid fair ground, IFEMA, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid #MBFSM is the showcase for creation and design in Spain.

42 designers presented their Fall/Winter collections 2013/ 2014 collections.

Over a period of five days, the main purpose of this showcase is to promote the world of Spanish fashion in all its creative diversity, by presenting the latest ideas for Autumn/Winter 2013-14 by 42 established designers and several up-and-coming designers of the moment.

Known es EGO, twenty young design talents also presented their collections.

We also found that ebay is selling fashion on ebay!

Durán Arte y Subastas auctions original documents belonging to General Franco

Every month, Duran Arte y Subastas has a new auction. The next auction is the 9th and 10th of July starting at 6 p.m. They still don´t have a web in English, but if you go in and ask they do speak English there.
update: July 1, 2013

Durán Arte y Subastas is one of Spain´s best kept secret… A family business, the Durán family are highly respected jewellers and auctioneers and can be found at 19 Goya Street at the unique Barrio Salamanca in Madrid.

We found a very interesting furniture and paintings auction to take place on Thursday, February 21. What called our attention is the collection of manuscripts and original photographs belonging to General Franco.

Selection of Black and white originals of General Franco.

The collection runs from 1892 until his death in 1975. The auction includes letters, signed documents, personal photographs, postcards and 1800 original photographs of his personal and professional life.
The collection includes 33 postcards handwritten and signed for his first sweetheart, Sofía Subirán. 
25,000€ is the starting price.


The auction also includes furniture, coins, paper money, stamps, sculptures, art, carpets, silver and jewellery.


'40's oak extending table, starting price at 200€

Chest of drawers with original map of Brazil. 300€

Their web: http://www.duran-subastas.com


Durán Arte y Subastas is also responsible for all the auctions celebrated at the Retro Furniture Auctions I Love Retro and the Retro Fashion Fairs celebrated twice a year in Madrid and run by Arturo Ressel Events.

MADRIDEM- relocation service in Madrid

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Moving house is always a stressful experience, even more so when moving to a different country and you don't speak the language. Since 2005, relocation experts MADRIDEM have been relocating people smoothly to the Spanish capital and, through their quality range of tailor made relocation and property search packages, they will help you find your dream home and make sure you settle in. Additionally they will ensure the property is in good condition and that all appliances are in working order. If needed, they can advise on legal formalities such as opening a bank account, obtaining residency, school admissions, health cover and settting up utilities. MADRIDEM can also organise domestic services such as maids, babysitters and au pairs, all fully trained and with references.

MADRIDEM also offers short term rentals for those who would like to spend a couple months in Spain and use Madrid as their base. Whether its long or short term MADRIDEM has the solution.

MADRIDEM pride themselves on offering friendly service, efficiency and listening to the client's needs; you will be guaranteed a problem-free move for a very reasonable price. All the staff are professionals, speaking English, French and Spanish with many years of experience and excellent knowledge of Madrid and Spanish law.

MUF recommends them for their efficiency and knowledge. We will keep you informed with their latest news and offers either on this page or our blog: http://madridisuserfriendly.blogspot.com/

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Cortefiel and "Soul Food Nights" with Chef Mario Sandoval

The top Spanish chef, Mario Sandoval and Coque transform Cortefiel on "Soul Food Nights"

Cortefiel transformed their store on Serrano into a "Pop Up" restaurant in aim of raising money for Action Against Hunger

The charity event “SOUL FOOD NIGHTS”, which brought the most renowned chefs in Spain together at a selection of the best stores in Madrid's Salamanca district. Fashion and cuisine share the stage to showcase the best of Madrid for the charity.

For one night, Cortefiel's fashion area was briefly transformed into a restaurant of the utmost elegance. According to Mario, “We do this in luxury stores because we feel that fashion and cuisine share a bond. And what better place to do it than a fashion store like Cortefiel”.

During the event, a select group of diners enjoyed food prepared by Mario Sandoval, owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant "Coque", and his team.

http://www.restaurantecoque.com/

CORTEFIEL
http://cortefiel.com/

MEDIATOOLStv: Suggestion for Carnival this weekend in Madrid

MEDIATOOLStv: Suggestion for Carnival this weekend in Madrid: Carnival starts this weekend!!! For a fun idea, MUF recommends a taberna "Where the wind turns" whose real name is "Donde va la vuelt...

Salon del Gourmets 2013- 8,9,10,11 April

New 2013 video:


2012 video:


The International Gourmet food fair, "Salon del Gourmets" will be celebrated in Madrid from the 8th-11th at IFEMA.
A professional food fair, four days to network, see and feel first hand the best of Spanish and International Gourmet products among colleagues.

Vintage Fashion Fair Madrid 2013: March 7-10

The Vintage Fashion Fair Madrid is the largest of its kind in Spain. 2,500 square meters in the attic of the Chamartín Train Station in Madrid.

The fair is a reference in Spain. 70 traders come from all from all over the peninsula as well as from UK, France, Belgium and Germany.

The novelty of the fair is the “I International Auction of Vintage design” to be run and organized by the prestigious Spanish auction house DURAN Arte y Subastas.

During the fair, the clothes will be exhibited over four days allowing for their inspection. Pedro Rodriguez, Elio Bernhayer, Chanel, Givenchy are just a hint of what will be on sale.

The auction will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 6:30 PM.

more info: www.subastas-duran.com

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid: 18-22 February 2013

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid: 18-22 February 2013

The Fashion Showcase for Design and Creation in Spain

Spanish fashion dresses up. Once known as the “Pasarela Cibeles”, for the iconic Cibeles fountain in Madrid, MERCEDES- BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID (MBFWM) kicks off on February 18 hosted by Ifema in Madrid to show off the Autumn/Winter 2013-14 collections.

Five days, where the world can see Spanish fashion in its full diversity and creativity. Monday 18th February, features Andrés Sardá, Francis Montesinos, Hannibal Laguna, Miguel Palacio, Teresa Helbig, Ana Locking and Juana Martín.

Tuesday, February 19 open up with a double show presented by Rabaneda and María Barros followed by Ailanto, Roberto Torretta, Roberto Verino, Victorio & Lucchino, Angel Schlesser, and the fashion jeweler, Aristocrazy.

Wednesday 20th kicks off with another joint show by Ion Fiz and Sara Coleman followed by Davidelfín, Juanjo Oliva, AA de Amaya Arzuaga, Duyos, Devota y Lomba and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

The double fashion show presented by Rabaneda and María Barros will open the fashion show programmed on Tuesday 19th February. This event will be followed by the shows presented by Ailanto, Roberto Torretta, Roberto Verino, Victorio & Lucchino, Angel Schlesser, and the firm, Aristocrazy, which specializes in fashion jewelry. In effect, this jewelry firm will stage its second show at MBFWM a year after it made its spectacular debut on the catwalk.

Wednesday 20th will kick off with a double fashion show presented by Ion Fiz and Sara Coleman, followed by the presentation of collections from Davidelfín, Juanjo Oliva, AA de Amaya Arzuaga, Duyos, Devota y Lomba and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

Thursday 21st February, host Sita Murt, TCN, Etxeberria and Moisés Nieto, Maria Escoté and Martin Lamothe. Miguel Marinero and Jesús Lorenzo will show fur.

Friday 22nd February is for EGO, 10 young designers chosen specially from the world of up and coming Spanish fashion.


http://www.ifema.es/Institucional_06/noticias/INS_018808


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PEDRO DEL HIERRO, PRESENTS OFFICIAL SUIT FOR SPAIN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

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PEDRO DEL HIERRO, PRESENTS THE OFFICIAL TAILOR MADE SUIT FOR THE SPAIN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

The players of Spain’s national football team, coaches and management will be wearing the suit designed by the Spanish brand, Pedro del Hierro, part of Grupo Cortefiel.

Grupo Cortefiel, the Royal Spanish Football Federation and Santa Mónica Sports have signed a new sponsorship agreement whereby the brand Pedro del Hierro will be acting as an Official Supplier / Collaborator for an extendable two-year period.

The made-to-measure Pedro del Hierro total look that the team will be wearing was presented to the media during a press conference held in the Natioanl Football team’s headquarters. The total look includes a cool wool suit, shirts, ties, shoes, socks and coat. The firm has resorted to a clever mix of the very latest in fashion design, innovation and technology created especially for the Spanish team.

Vicente del Bosque, the National Coach, and Fernando Sáenz, General Manager were present at the press conference to officially announce this agreement. The team will wear Pedro del Hierro’s suit whenever they attend a public engagement, as well as the coaching and management team, will be sporting a full outfit made up of a suit, coat and accessories, all designed by the Pedro del Hierro design team, just as they did during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, when they became World Champions.

Major international competitions such as the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup will provide the Spanish team that boasts the greatest number of supporters around the world with the chance to showcase design ‘made in Spain’ by a luxury fashion firm that is committed to its major international expansion and development.

In the words of Fernando Sáenz, Cortefiel and Pedro del Hierro’s General Manager: “This year, in which our international presence has expanded to more than 70 countries, has been one of major progress in consolidating our international presence, especially in the Asian market where the firm is set to open more than two hundred stores in the mid-term. We are extremely proud to be involved with the Spanish football team and their work as ambassadors for our country, whose prestige is renowned throughout the world.”

Pedro del Hierro, part of Grupo Cortefiel since 1992, is present in 24 countries and distributes to 400 points of sale, including own stores and Cortefiel spaces.
Grupo Cortefiel, founded in Madrid, Spain in 1880, is one of Europe’s top fashion retailers, with a network of 1,900 stores. The Group is present in over 60 countries through its four brands: Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield, and women’secret.

Contemporary Scene 2013 in Madrid from January 30 to February 24

The event will be held from January 30 to February 24 in the region 16 spaces

Contemporary Scene 2013 is back again this year.

The Contemporary Scene Festival is a showcase for 24 companies from the world over.

Germany, Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, UK and Spain will be present with contemporary performances around the Community of Madrid.

Among the Spanish creators include artists such as the choreographer Mark Valencia Morau with his latest work (Iceland), the Valencian FLOTANT The Pont (Some good), youth Cooperativa General Humana Barcelona (Spain), the company's Madrid Monday (Strings), Murcia and Madrid of Dreaming Mechanics (Morphology of blindness), the multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin Vicent Gisbert (Fenster), the Valencia Dark Theatre Company (Love Songs and cheese, to take here or to go ), the Madrid company The tristura (Southern Europe. difficult days of love), the Catalan Atresbandes (Solfatara), the Galician Chévere (Citizen), the Madrid company Grumelot / Theatre in Transit (Pelin THE VICTIM, punitive Bullying ), from Seville, Madrid and Mallorca Nou Ensemble (All cannibals), David Espinosa (My great work / Hekinah degul), the young musician Paul Martin Jones (Kitchen), the locals of Mirage Theatre Company (worldwide Steady !) and the director and actor, Fernando Soto (Autopsy, moral fable in times of crisis).

The significant international representation comes from Belgium,  with  the choreographers and dancers Lisbeth Gruwez (It's going to get worse and worse and worse, my friend) and Chantal Yzermans (Partner / You); from Mexico, the Kraken Theatre (Tenderness Suite); from Portugal, the artists Sofia Vítor Dias and Roriz (Um gesture ameaça não passa uma) and from Holland, the creator Dries Verhoeven (Thy Kingdom Come).  Italy brings the company Ricci / Forte (macadamia nut brittle) and the Tuscan Sotterraneo Theatre (Dies Irae_5 Episodi intorno alla fine della specie) and from the UK, the the Sleepwalk Collective (Entertainment).

More information: www.madrid.org / escenacontemporanea

www.facebook.com / escenacontemporanea
@ Escena2013

Madrid Horse Week 2012 from 20 to 23 December

We have a video of this event: It was great and hopefully it will be repeated this year too!!!






For horse and equestrian event lovers, the Madrid Horse Week 2012 celebrates its first edition in IFEMA from 20 to 23 December.

The Madrid Horse Week Banco Sabadell will offer offer different competitions, exhibitions, horse art and fun events for kids.

The multidisciplinary equestrian event offers various sports competitions and horse shows for all ages.

The Olympic dressage Champion, Beatriz Ferrer-Salat, will be offering a Dressage Exhibition. The event includes a Show Jumping Event with over a 100 international show jumpers participating. There will be concerts and parades.

The Madrid Horse Week will also have a village with shops offering textiles, food, and equestrian products.

Their web is http://www.madridhorseweek.com
Its not in English as of yet....

Thanksgiving Madrid 2012: The InterContinental Hotel a great choice.

As every year the Hotel InterContinental***** in Madrid organizes their traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This year it starts from from nine in the evening. The dinner buffet includes a selection of American dishes -stuffed turkey, pumpkin pie and burgers- prepared by the hotel´s top chefs.

Price per person: 42 € + VAT
Drinks not included
Children 0-4 years free of charge and 5 to 13 20 € + IVA

Phone reservations: 91 700 73 70

Hotel InterContinental Madrid *****
The Hotel InterContinental Madrid is a 5 star hotel and is located at Paseo de la Castellana, 4)

women'secret pyjama party at the Madrid metro

women'secret organized an amazing event at the Madrid Metro to encourage their fans to come out dressed in pajamas.


WOMEN'SECRET PYJAMA PARTY AT THE MADRID METRO

Using their social networks to entice followers and fans, women'secret mobilized them to come in pyjamas to the Madrid Metro station Nuevos Ministerios.

women'secret took the opportunity to show off their new collection of pajamas with models surprising travellers at the modern Madrid metro stop. A fun event to show the 150 new pijamas designed for this new season.

Many of the travellers returning home from work were surprised to find the fun surprise. women’secret organized a bed jumping event with balloons and prizes. Jump, catch a balloon and a prize was assured. The social media fans forewarned came in their pijamas and were allowed two jumps, two balloons and two prizes!

Music by the young Spanish group “Coverance” and presented by the humourist Luis Piedrahita who offered a fun pijama monologue. The Korean born Spanish television presentar Usun Yoon made the event ever more exciting.

The original scenario: a giant cube to simulate a bedroom covered in balloons with prizes was the enticement to join in "bed jumping", with Piedrahita and Usun Yoon egging them on to the live music of Coverance.

women’secret has 560 points of sale in 45 countries and is part of Grupo Cortefiel, a leader in the fashion industry with a sales network of 1,855 points of sale and four chains: Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield and women’secret.

WOMEN'SECRET invites you to join the bed jumping party in your pyjamas!!!

PYJAMA PARTY IN MADRID!

It's the latest trend; even the celebrities come in pyjamas! women'secret is organizing a revolutionary event at the Nuevo Ministerios Metro stop in Madrid.

WOMEN'SECRET encourages all their fans to come dressed in pyjamas.

WOMEN'SECRET invites you to join the bed jumping party in your pyjamas!!!

Via the social media, women'secret is inviting all their fans and followers to join them at the Nuevos Ministerios Madrid metro station on Tuesday and Wednesday 6 and 7 November, to come and join!

The women'secret event will show their new collection of pyjamas - with real models- as well as organize various activities so the fans can interact. Attendees who dare to come in pyjamas will receive special treatment.

The event on Tuesday, November 6 begins at 17:00 (5pm,). The TV star, Yoon Usun will present the various activities. The comedian Luis Piedrahita will liven up the act with an original monologue on pyjamas, as well as a live performance of the band CLOVERACE.

The big surprise will be a giant cube filled with balloons where a bed jumping competition will take place. Prizes, lots of prizes will be given out.

Women’secret´s bed jumping event takes place on the 6th of November from 5 pm on and on November 7 from 3 pm to 8 pm.

women’secret has 560 points of sale in 45 countries and is part of Grupo Cortefiel, a leader in the fashion industry with a sales network of 1,855 points of sale and four chains: Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield and women’secret.

Women´secret is a brand for woman with a strong vision as a leader in creativity, efficiency and sensitivity in the lingerie sector.

MAGNOLUZ and VA DE RETRO amazing vintage shop!

This is a real discovery!!! If you like vintage Marie and François Magnol - sister and brother- are designing and producing collectors pieces.
Their web is www.va-de-retro.es and they can be found in Madrid at Alejandro Villegas, 42.
MUF found them at the I LOVE RETRO FAIR.

FRUIT ATTRACTION- Spain´s leading fruit and vegetable fair

The 4th edition of FRUIT ATTRACTION, the leading event for the fruit and vegetable industry organised by IFEMA and FEPEX (Federación Española de Asociaciones de Productores Exportadores de Frutas, Hortalizas, Flores y Plantas Vivas) was held from 24 to 26 October at IFEMA in Madrid.

Vintage Fashion Fair - November 1-4 Chamartin Train Station

Discover the iconic fashion brands of the 40s to the 80" at the I Vintage Fashion Fair 2012, held from November 1 to 4 at the Chamartin Train Station in Madrid.

The Vintage Fashion Fair 2012 aims to be the best second hand fashion fair in Spain, 75 stands in 2,000 square meters.

Buy, sell, exchange, professional advice, an exhibition and sale of the late Spanish designer Pedro Rodriguez collection. There will be a a charity auction organized by Durán Auction house and pay in pesetas ...

The personal shoppers, Shopin, will offer free advice on how to combine vintage and the current fashion. There is a 50% discount for those who hire a VIP shopping trip at the fair.

Durán Art and Auction are holding a charity auction on Sunday, November 4 at 12:30 in aid of the Cancer Society AECC.

There will be a permanent exhibition of the 20th century Spanish century, Pedro Rodriguez. Eight designs belonging to European royalty will be exhibited and for sale to the public for the first time.

Admission: 3 euros / children free (part of the proceeds of the entry will go to the Science Foundation of the AECC).

Payment in pesetas. Rate: 166 pts / 1 Euro.

For more information:

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Web site: www.feriamodavintage.es
Twitter: @vintageferia

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Feria-moda-vintage/
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Thanksgiving in Madrid- Rubaiyat

The Rubaiyat in Madrid is offering a special Thanksgiving dinner for November 22.
Traditionally a beef restaurant, their chef, Carlos Valentí has thought of it all to celebrate this special day!!!


Turkey as in the photo, pumpkin pie, coffee, red wine- Pazo de Rivas- and the info says a Caipirinha!!!

50€ including IVA

Calle de Juan Ramón Jiménez, 37
28036 Madrid
+ 34 913 59 56 96

http://www.rubaiyat.es/

I LOVE RETRO

I LOVE RETRO, the vintage furniture fair takes place in Madrid from the 18th to the 21st of October at the Chamartin Train Station. An initiative for lovers of vintage furniture and objects from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. 4 days from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m

A second edition I LOVE RETRO will be a showcase for over a dozen companies from furniture to interior design. The stands will have all the look, touch, buy, advice sensations.

Everything is possible in I Love Retro. Countless objects and temptations of different styles and prices await the visitor. A great theme park and a unique opportunity to soak up this trend that has now become so popular.

Participating antiquarians and auctioneers from Spain, France, Belgium, Italy and the UK are among the 80 stands. Among them, The European, Reno, South Mahogany, Singulartmob, Va Retro, Madrid in Love, Non Vacui, Nicholas, Tado, La Recova or Poppy, all of Madrid and Athena Against Barcelona, Tokyo Story, and Paul Ziarsolo The cabin of the northern peninsula, The Kula and Judith Wells in London; Objetology Antwerp and Genoa Dolcemascolo Stefano.

Estación de Chamartín. Calle Agustín de Foxá s/n, Madrid. - Metro / tren / bus: Estación de Chamartín - Entrance fee 3 euros

www.iloveretro.es

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