GALERIES LAFAYETTE
Read moreThere are two reasons to go to Galeries Lafayette: the building, designed by architect Jean Nouvel, and the basement, reserved for young Berlin designers. For the rest, it's just like in France, only more expensive. The real treasure is the French bookshop in the basement, which manages to offer the same prices as in France. Its selection of books on Berlin and Germany is excellent and the advice is competent. From there, take the opportunity to go to the Quartier 206. You will be surprised by its design inspired by Art Deco and the 1920s Berlin.
LALA BERLIN
Read moreSince 2014, Lala Berlin has been designing clothes for Berlin women and for women around the world. From light pashminas in pastel and fluorescent colours to airy mohair sweaters, silk tops and dresses. Leyla Piedayesh, the brains and hands behind Lala Berlin, has been the city's most prominent designer for many years. She also has a boutique in Copenhagen, Denmark. Prices are high. It is possible to order online on the website, where you can also check out the wide range of clothes on offer.
HHV STORE
Read moreThe unconditional meeting place for hipsters, young hipsters and urban fashion lovers. This shop that combines music (vinyl and CD) and fashion has chosen its neighbourhood well, just a stone's throw from Boxhagener Platz. You'll find second-hand records and a beautiful collection of sneakers, all of which will make you look like Berlin fashion. Amongst the brands that are favoured here are: Patagonia, Pinqponq, The North Face, Carhartt, etc.The prices are still quite high. And since you were wondering: HHV are the initials for Hip Hop Vinyl.
EISDIELER
Read moreA store entirely dedicated to menswear installed since 1999 in the Kastanienalle, anticipating by a few years the movement of gentrification that was going to hit the whole street. We will come there for the small selection of extremely rare sneakers. And then also for the Eisdieler T-shirts with Berlin designs as original as they are interesting and artistic. They're unique. It's a far cry from the tourist T-shirts I love Berlin. Otherwise, watches, gloves, wallets and sunglasses are also sold here. Everything you need for a makeover.