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Vintage Buenos Aires

Posted on February 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

Being in fashion means for many people looking at the latest trends and checking what to wear each season, but there is also another large group that has its own parameters, and identify with vintage or retro clothing as a style in itself. Finding stores where to buy the best vintage clothing, can be quite a challenge.

In Buenos Aires there are several shops and boutiques that sell retro or vintage clothing:

Juan Perez (Marcelo T de Alvear 1441) is one of the first shops of vintage clothing in Buenos Aires. The clothes are sorted by color in long racks and there is even a VIP section, where can find luxurious international brands clothing completely original.

Hidden in the Promenade Gallery, located in the charming neighborhood of Recoleta, there for ten years a place called Vintage BA (Av Alvear 1883 – Loc 30), an emblem regarding vintage clothing. But it has an interesting feature: clothing sold exclusively international brands from other seasons.

Hoy como ayer (Thames 1925) is a small building that was born more than four years ago and is located at Palermo Soho.

More vintage shops in Buenos Aires:

Galeria 5ta Avenida: Avenida Santa Fe 1270 -Recoleta-
El baúl de Valentina : Godoy Cruz 2657 -Palermo-
El Buen orden:  Defensa 804 -San Telmo-

Three tips for buying vintage clothes:

  • Try on clothes, remember that there is no possibility to return them.
  • Check the garment from top to bottom, from the buttons to the zippers. If you find any damage this can help to fight the price.
  • Look for something according to your style.

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Carnival 2012 @ Buenos Aires

Posted on January 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

This year 112 murgas (a form of popular musical theatre performed both in Uruguay and in Argentina during the Carnival season) will shine in the 37  “Corsos” (Buenos Aires Carnival celebrations) organized in the districts of the City of Buenos Aires.

Starting Saturday February 4 Carnival celebrations will run every weekend, including Monday 20 and Tuesday 21st.
Every Saturday the party starts at 7pm until 2am and on Sundays from 7pm until midnight.

The corsos are held in all districts, each calling for residents and tourists. Murgas origin typically have a neighborhood and look through humor and irony to make a social critique of the country.

Here is a list of corsos close to the hotel:

  • Abasto: Cordoba between S. Bustamante and Agüero.
  • Almagro: Corrientes between Medrano and Bulnes.
  • Caballito: Avellaneda between Nicasio Orono and F. Sarmiento.
  • Colegiales: General Lacroze between Martinez and Freire.
  • San Telmo: San Juan between Chacabuco and Tacuarí.
  • Villa Crespo: Scalabrini Ortiz between Corrientes and Velasco.

Also, a grand celebration of Carnival will be held at the Avenida 9 de Julio, on Saturday 25, Sunday 26 and Monday 27 February.
Latin American street musicians, carnival groups from  Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia and Bolivia were invited by the Government of Argentina to participate in these celebrations,where musical performances and shows will be performed.

Also, there are Carnival celebrations all over Argentina. Check here where: Carnival 2012 @ Argentina

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Chinese New Year @ Buenos Aires

Posted on January 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Chinese New Year is a chance to leave the problems of the previous year behind. It is important to start the New Year fresh.

This 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, and there will be a special celebration on the evening of January, 21st to 22nd, at BA’s Chinatown located in Belgrano, an attractive and elegant green area north of the city of Buenos Aires.

Every year, visitors enjoy the famous dragon dance and find along the streets the community stands where chinese immigrants show different aspects of their culture.

There will also be tango shows with live orchestra, choirs of young singers and Chinese artists who will sing traditional and modern themes.

The celebration will end on Sunday evening when, simultaneously, Argentina and Asia will toast for a prosperous Year of the Dragon.

Where: Barrio Chino [ Arribeños entre Olazábal y Juramento y J, Belgrano ]
When: Saturday Jan 21st,  from 15.00 up to 22.00. Sunday Jan 22nd, from 10.00 up to 20.00.

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New Year’s celebrations @ Buenos Aires

Posted on December 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

Once dinner is over…is time to go out to celebrate, dance and drink with friends. What to do on December 31st? Check the options:


-La Boutique (formerly known as Museum)
The Irish DJ and producer Simon Patterson will be playing on this December 31, after midnight. Simon began his career in the music business with an A & R, a position he held over several labels. Tickets at door go between $100 to $200 pesos.
Peru 535, San Telmo

-Get Out! of the city
A classic of Buenos Aires’ New Year. This year Javier Bussola, Thomas Penton, JP Sgalia and Seven Eleven will be playing at Parque Santa Maria. The property has private parking. Tickets $ 50 pesos (only thru Ticketek).
(Camino del Buen Ayre km.16., entrada por Buenos Aires Golf Club)

-Max Graham @ Privilege
Canadian Dj Max Graham, will be playing progressive house, house, techno and trance. Doors open at 00.30 hours and the ticket will cost $ 80 pesos.
Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado 1661, Costa Salguero,

-End of the year party of Il Ballo del Mattone
The artie trattoria of Palermo Hollywood invites you to celebrate the new year with them. More info at 4776-4247 or via email to reservas@ilballo.tv.
Gorriti 5737, Palermo Hollywood.

-New Year’s Eve @ Crobar Buenos Aires
Crobar proposes a trance party from 1 AM, where the star the night will be Dutch DJ and producer Sander van Doom. Tickets at the door will be $130 pesos.
Marcelino Freyre s / n [alt. Avenida Libertador 3886], Paseo de la Infanta, Arco 17

-Clubland NYE
The British duo Layo & Bushwaka return to Argentina to perform at the end of year party Clubland Buenos Aires. Along with this duo, local DJs Marcos Paz, Felix Galeano and Emiliano will be playing as well. Tickets at the door $150 pesos. Doors open at 00.30 pm.
Avenida Costanera Norte & La Pampa.

Source: Glamout.com

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Pasion Argentina

Posted on December 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

Since its 2002 launch, Pasion Argentina has designed, produced and sold bags, decorative objects, home accessories and gifts made from genuine, high-quality Argentine leather.


This week Pasion Argentina is having a pre-Christmas sale: starting on Dec 15th until Dec 17th,  from 12 noon until 8 pm, 2011-2012 Collection will be 40% Off.
Older Collections will be 60% Off.

Give in to temptation and don’t miss this special sale!

Adress: Scalabrini ORtiz 2330 PB A

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Bookstore night @ Buenos Aires

Posted on November 23, 2011 | Leave a comment

Bookstore night @ Buenos Aires
Nov 26th

Bookstore night is a multidimensional event that seeks to promote the sale of books and honor the historic tradition of bookstores in the city of Buenos Aires, whose geographical axis is Corrientes Ave.

One night a year,  Corrientes Ave. becomes pedestrian between Callao and Talcahuano st., and the most emblematic bookstores & bars become venues for book presentations, roundtables and other cultural events.

Check  the complete schedule here

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Meeting of Styles Buenos Aires 2011: a street art festival

Posted on November 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

Meeting of Styles Buenos Aires 2011 is street art festival that comes to Buenos Aires for the first time.
The MOS, as it is universally known, was created in Germany in 2002 and since then has traveled to Berlin, New York, Shanghai, London, Budapest, St. Petersburg, Sao Paulo and Barcelona.

With the participation of 80 artists from 14 countries, the MOS Buenos Aires is concentrated in the district of Colegiales, in the Plaza located in Matienzo between Cramer and Conesa.

Among the artists selected, are the world-renowned muralists like Jim Vision (UK), Vhils (Portugal), Liliwenn (France), Manuel Gerullis (Germany) and Highraff Rafael (Brazil). The local participants includes Jaz, Nerf, Rome, Poet, Lean Frizzera, Emy Mariani, Bater, Ever, Corona, Gone, Georgina Ciotti, Cuore and Pum Pum, among others.

A total of 130 urban artists will be painting the town this weekend. Check the schedule of activities (in Spanish) here.

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Ernesto Neto in Buenos Aires

Posted on October 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

Born in 1964 in Rio de Janeiro, where he lives and works, Neto is one of the most important figures in the current Brazilian art scene. He is the heir to the Brazilian art movement known as Neo-Concreto, which for the first time places the spectator at the centre of the creative action, thereby converting physical interaction into a key aspect of his work.
The spectator is invited to touch, smell and enter the space created. The organic forms of his work are related to the observation of the body as a representation of an internal landscape and give an impression of fragility and sensuality.
His production is situated somewhere between sculpture and installation.

You can see his work at Faena Arts Center. A must see.

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6 teams, 24 players, 24 horses: Welcome to the mecca of polo!

Posted on September 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

They say that “polo follows the sun”…and it is quite true. Now that summer is coming to an end in the northern hemisphere, Polo season is starting in Argentina.

High handicap Polo tournaments are starting: The first one is the Tortugas Polo Open Championship that began yesterday,  September 27th. This tournament, together with Hurlingham and Palermo tournaments are part of the Triple Crown of Argentine Polo.
Teams with the greatest handicap in the world will participate, including La Dolfina and Ellerstina. The final match will take place on October 16th.  All matches will be played on fields at Tortugas, ruta Panamericana Ramal Pilar km. 38.5.

The second High handicap Polo tournament is Hurlingham Club Open that will begin on October 18th. The final match will take place on November 6th.

The last and main one is the Palermo Polo Open Championship, from November 19th until December 10th.

Tickets must be purchased ahead of each game. Don’t wait until the very last moment, they get sold out pretty quick.

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Jazz Festival in the subway

Posted on September 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

The Jazz Festival returns to the subway scene: this classic encounter involves about 20 different prestigious bands, and provides an original show which brings together more than 7,000 spectators each year.

The festival will be held on Sunday September 25, starting at 4 pm. and different shows will be presented at various subway stations. Traditional jazz, country blues, acoustic blues, swing, gypsy swing, bebop, and other styles will be performed. Check the schedule here.

The closure will be at 8 pm with a duel of big bands, like the old custom of the 30′s. Sotavento Big Band and the Municipal Orchestra of San Miguel del Monte will be responsible for recreating this format show.

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