#TimberlandCollective must-go addresses around Europe

Here we go with the last part of our focus on the nine creators of #TimberlandCollective, the project powered by nss factory in collaboration with Timberland to launch the new SensorFlex boots. Today, the creators bring us out and about in their cities and unveil the must-go address.

 

Nabile Quenum, street style photographer behind the brilliant website J'ai Perdu Ma Veste, captured Paris' essence; Marianne Theodorsen, digital and marketing manager, get us to know Oslo a bit better; Filfury, talented English artist, provides us with a portray of Birmingham; Ruben Fernandez, model, get us in Barcelona's passionate atmosphere; Giotto Calendoli, influencer, recounts his Milan; Elena Vasilieva, influencer, brings us to the lively city of Brussels; Mike Queyen, fashion photographer, unveils the addresses you can't miss in London; Marvin Sheckler, influencer, takes us on a tour around Frankfurt's streets. And, last but not the least, there's us here at nss factory, creative agency, suggesting you our favourite spots in Milan.

NABILE QUENUM – PARIS

#1 Le Comptoir Général

To chill.

#2 Kokon To Zai store

To buy some clothes.

#3 Sanukiya

To have amazing ramen.

#4 Silencio

To dance all night.

#5 Home

Cause there's no place like home.

 

ELENA VASILIEVA - BRUSSELS

#1 The Magritte Museum

A surrealist experience.

#2 Parc du Cinquantenaire

Best place to relax during the weekend.

#3 La Mercerie Tearoom in Ixelles

The best to hang out for a chat with my friends. Plus, the interiors are amazing!

#4 Parc du Jardin Botanique Brussels

Such an enchanted place, sometimes it’s like being in a maze. Perfect for picnics!

#5 Rooftop Parking 58

The best view of Brussels. 

#6 Smets Ristorante Concept Store

Fashion, design and delicious food.

 

FILFURY – BIRMINGHAM

#1 Boston Tea Party Harborne

My favourite café.

#2 IKON Gallery Birmingham

My favourite art gallery in town.

#3 Sutton Park

Dog life...

#4 STAG Barbers Custard Factory

Fresh fade life...

#5 Mocking Bird Custard Factory

All about that “Buttermilk Chicken Special."

#6 Digbeth Dining

Food truck goodness every Friday… Pulled pork life.

 

GIOTTO CALENDOLI – MILANO

#1 Tibi

My favourite bar.

#2 My Place Studio

My favourite hair saloon.

#3 Milan Il Duca 

The hotel with the best view of Milan.

#4 Cimmino 104

My favourite napolitan bar.

#5 Le Pommes

My favourite restaurant.

 

RUBEN FERNANDEZ – BARCELLONA

#1 Plaza Catalunya

It’s the biggest square of Barcelona, and an emblem of the city worldwide.

#2 Las Ramblas

It’s the main street of the city, which goes from Plaza Catalunya to Port Vell.

#3 El Tibidabo

It’s the highest point Barcellona, from which you can enjoy an amazing view of the city.

#4 L'Illa Diagonal

My favourite place to shop in town.

#5 Federal Café

A café inspired by the Australian lifestyle, where you can enjoy a relaxing cup of café con leche.

 

MARIANNE THEODORSEN – OSLO

#1 Territoriet

Super cozy wine and gin bar with small snacks if you get hungry. I can sit here for hours listening to vinyl records and watching people pass by.

#2 Le Benjamin

My go-to place for a dinner date with friends or my husband. Low key french bistro with amazing food, wine and service.

#3 Angst Bar

My second home. I visit this place a couple of times a week to catch up with friends. Super relaxed atmosphere during the weekdays, and full on dancing on weekends.

#4 Munch Museum

Not to be missed! The many works of Edvard Munch can be found here - amongst them the world famous “Scream”.

#5 Frognerparken

An amazing sculpture park perfect for a sunday stroll or picnic (during summer that is).

#6 Syng

Rent-a-room karaokebar where I can spend hours and hours singing my all time favourite songs.

 

MIKE QUYEN – LONDRA

#1 Notting Hill Vintage Market

Forgotten gems, small treasures, lost records and curious items of all sorts. You never know what you can find at Portobello Market. Everytime is a brand new discovery.

#2 Kew Gardens

A botanical garden with several different temperature houses. Feels like travelling around the world.

#3 Maltby Food Market

Shrouded in a vintage atmosphere, in the lively area of Bermondsey, this food market has delicious food and isn’t very turistic, which makes it a perfect place to spend your weekend. Here you can have one the best Bloody Marys in town.

#4 Brick Lane

Absolutely the best place in town when it comes to vintage fashion. Don’t miss Rokit and the Sunday market!

#5 Tate Modern

With the new building, the Switch House, Tate Modern is more appealing than ever. I come here to draw inspiration from the best modern and contemporary artworks.

 

NSS FACTORY – MILANO

#1 Apollo Club Milano

It promises to be the coolest club of this Milanese season. It will host Rollover Milano’s party every weekend.

#2 Hotel: The Yard

This hidden place close to piazza XXIV Maggio is not a simple hotel. In its hall you can find collectible books, 70s leather sofas and antiques.

#3 Bar: Otto

Milanese hipsters’ spot for an Instagram-friendly aperitivo in Chinatown.

#4 Pravda Vodka Bar

This historic bar of Porta Romana is famous for his cocktails, made of vodka, of course.

#5 Gattullo

Historic Milanese patisserie, the best crossaints in town.

 

MARVIN SHECKLER – FRANCOFORTE

#1 The Place To Be (Coffee Place)

With its undergroud and easygoing atmosphere, it actually is “the place to be”.

#2 Cafe Karin

Simply the best for a Sunday brunch!

#3 Maingold (Cafe) 

Such a lovely place to have a coffee with friends. The atmosphere is really intimate, feels almost like home.

#4 Druckwasserwerk (Restaurant) 

The location, an old industrial building, is super cool. Really fascinating.

#5 Mainufer

Perfect to relax with a nice walk along the River Main.

 

Artwork by Alessandro Bigi