Berlin

Berlin is something of a new fashion metropolis.

A lively cultural scene, new development, creative freedom and a bustling urban street life offer inspiration for many of Berlin´s innovative designers. The city’s ‘yoof’ puts big value on unique garments, quirky accessories and cool design. There are also plenty of big brands, exclusive labels, art, antiques, home decorations and flea markets all over the city.

Department stores and major shopping streets

NEUE & ALTE SCHÖNHAUSER STRASSE

The shopping paradise that has developed in the historical Scheunenviertel symbolises the new fashion spirit of Berlin’s “Wild East”. These two streets offer an intriguing mix of haute couture, urban street wear, Berlin designers, trendy brands, home deco and fun accessories in small boutiques and stylish shops.

KASTANIENALLEE

Young fashion designers experiment with fabrics, cut and style in this trendy boho neighbourhood. Kastanienallee – nicknamed “Casting Allee” because of the catwalk crowd it attracts - is a fashionable hot spot for individualistic Berliners.

Fashion for men and women

LOOK54

Hardenbergstrasse 20 / 54 00 08 80 / www.look54.de

A label for fashionable Berlin fans. Shirts, jackets, hoodies and tank tops with cool cuts and good material. A must-have is the original Berlin sweat jacket or a shirt with the “Hauptstadtrocker” (capital rocker) written in real Swarovski rhinestones. Celeb fans of this fashion label include Lenny Kravitz, George Michael, R.Kelly and Melissa Etheridge.

EVELIN BRANDT

Savignyplatz 6 / 313 80 80 / www.evelin-brandt.de

Individual and genuine fashion designed for women with personal style and high quality demand – for business and leisure. Beside her classic modern cuts, contemporary style and slim contours she now offers a new line called “more woman” in sizes 42-52.

PLANET BERLIN

Schlüterstrasse 35 / 885 27 17

The thrill of this shop lies in its diverse collection of stylish clothing for men and women. French vintage jeans, Swedish newcomer Pace, or Rags from Japan: it is a mix of the fashionable 90´s, avant-garde, luxury with a pinch of rock ´n´ roll.

Home design, accessories and gifts

BERLINOMAT

Frankfurter Allee 89 / 42 81 44 5 / www.berlinomat.com

If you are looking for Berlin fashion and design, there is no way around this well-established institution. Berlin´s creative platform presents fashion, furniture, jewellery and design gifts off the beaten track.

ÜBER

Auguststr. 26a / 66779095 / www.ueber-store.de

The assortment in this cute design shop follow a particular motto that changes every three months. Carefully selected, high-quality, creative products by Seduction, Longing, Me, Best of and many others. As dynamic as Berlin itself!

TAUSCHE TASCHEN

Raumerstrasse 8 / 40 30 17 70 / www.tausche-berlin.de

Heike Braun and Antje Strubelt, both landscape architects, invented a useful bag with interchangeable flaps. Skip the U in the name and you read “bag” in German and Tausche means “change”. A cool must-have gift from Berlin.