Enchanted with a beautiful architecture and mysterious vibe that this city has (let’s not forget that neo-gothic style is just what it’s name says – a new Gothic), soon we found ourselves completely wrapped in a magic of centuries old buildings and alleys, as well as in hospitality of its inhabitants. (Gothic or not, we must say that we haven’t encountered any creature from “Underworld” movie series, so I must assume that at least some of it must be a fiction…maybe?) But let’s just stop right there, or this will be just another (semi-boring) travelogue. Let’s talk business!

So we were there, in Budapest, to shoot some nice editorials and stuff (and to have fun in the process, of course) …and then we saw IT. Remember last year’s semi-classic, Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel”? Well, we stayed in it! Ok, maybe NOT exactly in IT (hotel from the movie is a fictional place after all), but definitely in a closest thing possible to the place skillfully managed by Ralph Fiennes in this year`s multiple Oscar winner.

With rich history that is ridiculously similar to the one pictured in a movie, Corinthia Hotel Budapest has a magic of its own.. This luxury hotel survived a lot – two World Wars, occupation of Budapest and years (and years, and years…) of communist rule in this beautiful country. Severely damaged in all possible (bad) events that befell Budapest, this hotel managed to rise from its own ashes, just like that famous bird from a legend.

Now owned and managed by prestigious Corinthia Group, this hotel finally shines in all its glory and presents one of the must-see places in this part of Europe.

Now, let’s back to the movies for a minute. No, I don’t want to bore you to death with all Hollywood pictures that are filmed in Budapest, nor shall I continue to drone on about “The Grand Budapest Hotel”. I just want to share what made the biggest impression on me and what (maybe) inspired me the most. For writing and stuff, you know…artistic kind of thing…. You see, Corinthia Hotel Budapest (then known under the name “Grand Hotel Royal”) was the most important place for the art of filmmaking (almost) from its very inception. In Corinthia’s magnificent Grand Ballroom, Lumière brothers held their first projection outside of Paris, way back in 1896! And soon, that same ballroom became the very FIRST cinema in all Europe! So you can imagine the feeling that a guy (who foolishly considers himself a screenwriter) had, while walking in the place that literally MADE movie history. And not just that! My team and I decided that opulent (and completely renovated) Grand Ballroom would be a perfect spot for shooting an editorial, so I put on my fantastic Valter Beko velvet jacket, as well as Police shades and…dreams became a reality, at least for a while!

Shooting in a place like that, where European nobility watched first motion pictures ever made and where crowned heads enjoyed themselves in lavish parties more than century ago, makes you feel so small, yet very proud at the same time. Somehow, just being in that place feels like you’re part of something important, something larger than life. Corinthia’s magic, that’s what it is. So we shot that editorial and truly enjoyed ourselves while doing it. Soon it was all over and we returned to exploring beautiful Budapest, with its Gargoyle-adorned buildings and strong reminiscence of times past. Actually, It occurs to me that the past meets the present here in Budapest. In a way, two ethereal planes are somehow interconnected under its cloudy sky, with only a glimpse into the third one, the future. This city went through the times of glory and the times of gloom and became one of the historically most important cities in Europe, only with better architecture! And with hidden legions of vampires and werewolves, who rarely (if ever) mingle in human’s business. Ok. I made that up. Definitely.

Walking these colorful streets, we kinda felt like a part of this place, which I think we’ll be visiting on regular basis. And what about Corinthia and its Grand Ballroom? Well, if it’s good for numerous celebrities and crème de la crème of European society, is it possible not to be impressed and enchanted for life with this magical place? For yours truly, a passionate movie buff and true conformist, the answer is definitely rhetoric.

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On the last day of our stay in Budapest, my team and I decided to go out for a walk and take some pictures of me dressed in an interesting street style, with the Danube river and the magnificent Chain Bridge in the background. We went to the Pest side of this beautiful city and took some pics by the riverside.

The weather was cold and windy, so I was lucky to have this quality coat (made by Valter Beko) with me, which I wore exactly as I like the most – with my favorite Adidas Superstar sneakers. My shades for this occasion were great Police Neymar jr, a model that really grew on me and easily became one of my favorites.

We didn’t have much time to enjoy the scenery, so right after the photo shoot we jumped into the car and drove straight back home, leaving Budapest behind us, with hope that soon we’ll be back in this city of beautiful architecture and amazing history.

I’m wearing:
Shirt: Valter Beko ( Corner of Kralja Petra and Kneza Sime Markovića streets)
Coat: Valter Beko
Sneakers: Adidas Superstar
Sunglasses: Police Neymar Jr (Casa dell’Ottica)

Creative director: Vesna Filipović
Photographers: Marko Arsić and Dijana Tolicki
Make-up: Maja Radman

Shooting location: Budapest

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When I look at the design of Adidas’ bestseller, the first thing that pops to my mind is a legendary rap group Run DMC and their tribute song “My Adidas”, which was directly inspired by their trademark Superstar sneakers. That song led to the first endorsement deal between hip-hop artists and major corporation and also made Adidas Superstar not only great sneakers, but also placed them in a category of perfect everyday shoes that adds perfect touch of coolness to various street styles.

Growing up with this model of my favorite sports brand, it’s a real pleasure to make some interesting combinations with it. Nowadays Superstar become favorite piece in the fashion circles which now includes more formal wear that goes perfectly well with these classics.

Shooting in absolutely fantastic Aria Hotel in Budapest, dressed in this awesome coat and shirt made by Valter Beko, not only that I proudly wear my Superstars, I feel like one, too. And it goes without saying, what is a superstar without shades? My favorites at this moment are Police Neymar Jr.

I’m wearing:
Shirt: Valter Beko Supermarket concept store
Coat: Valter Beko Supermarket concept store
Sneakers: Adidas Superstar
Sunglasses: Police Neymar Jr (Casa dell’Ottica)

Creative director: Vesna Filipović
Photographers: Marko Arsić and Dijana Tolicki
Make-up: Maja Radman
Hairstyle: Barber shop Pinch
Shooting location: Aria hotel Budapest

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