The new edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion starts this Tuesday full of novelties: the first and most evident is the change of location, since after years at the modernist complex of Sant Pau, the Catalan catwalk moves to Port Vell, specifically to the Trencaones promenade, where an ephemeral structure of more than 50 meters long will be installed to host the different proposals of the participating designers. The change of location had been considered for some time by the organization because Sant Pau had become too small for a catwalk that has been growing in recent years. The entry of the Barcelona City Council into the organization of the event – another novelty – which materializes with a contribution of 500,000 euros, has been decisive in choosing the new location, by the sea, which, as Moisès Rodríguez, director of the Consortium of Commerce, Crafts and Fashion, explains, makes Barcelona "the only catwalk that is by the sea". For Rodríguez, this new location also carries a message linked to the city's past, since "the sea is fundamental to the history of the Industrial Revolution in Catalonia and the development of the textile industry". "The port was a strategic place for the transport of cotton and this past connects us with the present of industry and fashion," he highlights. With the contribution of the City Council, and the support of the Diputació de Barcelona, which this edition has joined the project to boost the fashion sector, the total budget of 080 Barcelona Fashion is 2.8 million euros.

Arantxa Marenyà studied translation and interpretation and worked as an English teacher in secondary school, but years ago she trained in nonviolent communication, a discipline that proposes an empathic approach to managing conflicts and improving relationships. Now she dedicates herself to training on this method, which is based on speaking from needs and not from criticism and which, she says, could make the world a kinder place.

To Charlie Pee, one of the most prominent comedians of her generation, known for her live shows and for her collaboration with the program La resistencia, she likes to make people laugh, but what she likes most is to make herself laugh. This, she says, helps her better digest difficult experiences. We talk to her about the connection between laughter and happiness and how people who make us laugh from a stage also seek this joy through the laughter of others.

His father and grandfather were pilots, and from a young age, he experienced a passion for aviation at home. Over the years, his fascination with airplanes became a vocation; he became a pilot, and now, with more than twenty years of experience soaring through the skies, he tries to help people overcome their fear of flying. He does this from his Instagram account where she has thousands of followers and has just published a book –Fly without fear (Planet) – where he compiles practical advice and the best tricks he's learned to overcome the anxiety many people feel when boarding a plane.

Did you know that algorithms decide what ads we see on social media? It might seem insignificant, but it's not. "If you're a young person about to decide on a university degree, it's very likely that if you're a guy, social media will show you degrees in engineering and computer science, and if you're a girl, degrees in education, nursing, and caregiving," says Liliana Arroyo Moliner, PhD in sociology and director of the Chair for Socially Responsible Digital Innovation. Milagros Sainz, a researcher and professor at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), explains that the popular Google Maps app "uses a man's pace to calculate walking distances, which often makes women or people with mobility issues take longer." There's also discrimination when looking for work, in healthcare, and with the algorithms used by banks to decide whether or not to grant a loan, because the mathematical models of these algorithms are applied in very different fields, and many decisions are made taking them into account.

Pol Casellas (Barcelona, ​​1995) is an architect, but he is best known for his work on social media, where he shares unknown, curious, and surprising stories about Barcelona. His passion for urban planning, architecture, and the city of his birth led him to launch this project with no other aim than to share knowledge, but it has ended up being so successful that it still surprises him and has led him to publish his first book. The impossible Barcelona (Compass Rose).

It has just arrived in bookstores I'll prescribe a cat.by the writer Syou Ishida, published by Columna Ediciones. It is a literary phenomenon in Japan and is part of what are known as healing booksOr, healing fiction books, which come mainly from Asian authors and present plots with very common problems and conflicts that are always resolved in the end. They are comforting, unhurried stories with endearing characters. In this case... best-seller In Syou Ishida's work, the solution to the problems presented in the various stories—whether work stress, family conflicts, or personal matters—is cats, but this could be extended to any pet, whose presence has a positive and healing emotional impact on all the characters in the book. According to the review made by New York Journal of Books, It's an "absolutely charming celebration of the healing power of pets." But is that really the case? Do animals have the healing power the book describes? We interviewed psychologists and veterinarians to find out if you can really "prescribe" a cat to cure some of the ills of modern society.

Christmas is just around the corner, and most people already know what they'll be doing on Christmas Eve, December 25th, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and even Three Kings' Day. These are dates filled with parties, celebrations, and rituals that are repeated year after year, shared with family and friends. What we eat, with whom, how, and where we eat it is all part of the ritual. And so are the small details: the sprig of mistletoe that's said to bring good luck, decorating the Christmas tree, bringing out Grandma's china that we only use for these holidays, eating grapes to ring in the New Year, the same menu that's been on the menu for decades... all these small gestures carry a strong symbolic weight of community among those who participate. But is this accumulation of rituals in so few days a positive thing, or do we end up overwhelmed by so much excess?

Claudia Soriano (Esplugues, 1997) has always been passionate about space and planets and has ended up dedicating herself to studying one of the most distant: exoplanets. She is currently doing her postdoctoral research from Southampton, in the United Kingdom, although she is clear that she wants to return to Catalonia to continue researching and bring these distant galaxies closer to our world.

The looks White, black, and colors that combine these two have been among the most popular trends at the 080. Gau, the brand by Uruguayan designer Sergio Gau; Natalie Chandler, a Belgian designer based in Barcelona; designers Zoe Oms and Carlota Barrera; and the brands Acceptance Letter and Doblas have all opted for black and white in their collections. These basic colors, synonymous with elegance and sobriety, have been seen on the catwalk in unstructured suits, sheer garments, with fabrics like leather, and garments with oversize and others that highlight the silhouettes.

The third day of 080 Barcelona Fashion was the one that mixed the most diverse and even contrasting proposals. Veteran brands with years of history, such as Guillermina Baeza, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, were seen on the catwalk alongside young designers like Carlota Barrera and Carlos Doblas, in a combination that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Catalan catwalk, which seeks to enhance this duality of current, fluid fashion. But all of them sought to highlight their influences, the sources of their inspiration and creativity, which are as diverse as their collections.

Barcelona Fashion Week kicked off this Tuesday at the modernist Sant Pau venue. For four days, 24 designers and brands will showcase their offerings. The fourth edition of the sustainable fashion project 080 Reborn will be held on Friday.

The Godfather (the first, the second and the third), Annie Hall, Reds, Manhattan, Interiors... The word legend doesn't fall short of defining actress Diane Keaton and her journey through the world of cinema, with starring roles in films that have become etched in the collective imagination. The actor died this Saturday at the age of 79 after a life dedicated to film.

Víctor Rodríguez is part of the first class of the Vall d'en Bas bell-ringing school, a unique initiative that began in 2023 and aims to help preserve and recover the heritage linked to bells, as bell-ringers have been disappearing, and with them, the knowledge of the language and traditional ringing techniques. Rodríguez, despite being young (he is 38 years old), displays a passion and knowledge of this world that doesn't seem typical of his generation, but he assures that interest in bells is not a matter of older people. "At the bell-ringing school, we were a very diverse group, people from all over the country, of different ages, but we had in common our passion and desire to learn," he explains. All the knowledge he has acquired throughout the bell-ringing course is now being applied to his town, La Garriga, where he has cleaned and revitalized the bell tower and enjoys popular support.

Photographer, mountaineer, and educator Jordi Longàs says that in Catalonia we are "very fortunate in our landscape," as after many trips he has been able to verify that "few places have what we have here: a great variety of ecosystems and natural landscapes concentrated in just a few kilometers." Longàs has just published the book The colors of autumn (Cosetania), which proposes 30 routes through Catalonia to enjoy this season with the family. The book suggests excursions throughout the territory, capturing the country's panoramic diversity. While there are some very popular routes, there are also many that readers are sure to discover, as they cover lesser-known areas and offer an opportunity to discover new places.

080 Barcelona Fashion is already gearing up for its 36th edition, which will be held for the last time at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site from October 14 to 17. After years in this emblematic space, the organizers consider it "to be too small," as they explained a few months ago, and are currently working to secure a new location for the spring edition. Sources from the organization confirm that the space has already been decided, but cannot be announced because the agreement has not yet been formalized. "The Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site is a wonderful space, but with this edition we mark a turning point in our relationship. We are working with a new space, trying to align all the stars and ensure the public enjoys a space that we believe will be a hit and that will speak volumes about Catalan fashion," said the Crafts and Fashion (CCAM), which reports to the Department of Business and Employment.

"We want visitors to leave as agents of change, eager to make small gestures to build a better and more sustainable future." These are the words with which Mireia Domingo, director of CaixaForum, defines the exhibition's intention. We are Nature which opens its doors this Thursday, September 18, and inaugurates the museum's season. It is an immersive experience that combines art, science, and technology to immerse visitors in the beauty and fragility of the natural world. It aims to raise awareness about the great dangers that threaten the planet and inspire us to act to stop them.

The ancient Roman philosopher, writer, and politician Seneca was very clear about this: leisure time is not just a respite from obligations; it's an almost sacred space that serves to cultivate the soul and reason. He captured this in his work. From Otio, a philosophical treatise in which he argues that moments dedicated to leisure and contemplative life are the most valuable moments of our lives. A declaration of intent that placed free time on the same level of importance as time dedicated to work. Almost 2,000 years later, Seneca's reflections remain valid and should resonate with us more often, notes Marcel Cano, professor of philosophy at the University of Barcelona (UB), who recalls the Roman philosopher's words as "necessary" in a time of constant acceleration in our society. "Even leisure time has accelerated and has been invaded by the idea that it is necessary to fill all our time with activities," he warns. "Capitalism is not an economic system, it's a way of life, and it has convinced us that when we are doing nothing, not producing, we are wasting time," he points out. "Nowadays, work is the central part of human life, but this has also transferred to leisure time, to the point that our free time must be filled with activities, because otherwise, we experience it as a failure."

"When I was young, I couldn't stay in a nightclub for more than an hour. After that time, I had to leave because I was overwhelmed by all the stimuli," explains psychologist Anna Romeu, who specializes in the subject of high sensitivity and published the book I am sensitive (Rosa dels Vents), the first book published in Catalan about highly sensitive people, also known as HSPs. In the book, the psychologist shares all her clinical experience with dozens of patients over years of experience, but also adds her personal experience as a HSP, a personality trait that, she says, "affects between 20% and 30% of the population."

Rumors that 17-year-old Lamine Yamal might be dating a 30-year-old content creator, and Alejandro Sanz's confession that he had a relationship with a fan 30 years younger than him, have brought the topic of relationships with large age gaps back to the forefront. This issue frequently returns to public debate, where the question arises as to whether two people at different stages of their lives and with very different personal backgrounds can have a functional relationship. And in the case of minors, like the Barça player, it raises even more questions. In this regard, Spanish law is clear and sets the age of sexual consent at 16. Even if people younger than that age agree to have sex with an adult, this consent has no legal validity. And not only are sexual relations legislated in this regard, but other types of actions with clear sexual content are also included, such as conversations, recording images, or videos.