Tausche Taschen is a handbag shop with a difference. It is ideal for women who wish to flaunt new handbags frequently but lack the budget to do so. Conceptualized by Antje Strubelt and Heiko Braun, each purse at this store is sold with two detachable flaps that can be changed to give your handbag a completely new look. Customers can also purchase the flaps separately and build a large collection. The designs are developed in-house and every part of the handbag is manufactured by hand using local raw materials. The leather bags are not only trendy but also highly functional and come with separate insets for storing notepads, mobile phones, cameras, nappies and files. They can easily be adapted to complement formal and party outfits. They are available in a choice of 11 sizes and 10 colors but the numerous insets, flaps and accessories can be used to create a gamut of styles. The shop interiors are quirky with multi-colored tiles lining the walls. No wonder then that this shop is a dream-come-true for handbag lovers.
Titus is a well-known sporting goods store in Berlin, with branches in other German cities as well. Designed like a skateboard park, one can find every skating related need fulfilled here, with exclusive skate brands such as Carthartt, Zoo York, Vans and the like available here. In addition, the shop has quite an extensive collection of sporty and cool t-shirts, bags and shoes that skaters will take a fancy to. Although prices are on the higher side, it is possible to get great bargains and discounts here from time to time. The shop assistants are quite helpful as well.
Comme des Garçons Pocket is the pocket store of the famous Japanese designer label Comme des Garçons. While this brand has a plethora of outlets all over the world, the pocket stores are rare and can only be found in certain locations like Paris, Singapore and Melbourne besides Berlin. Situated in a converted art gallery, next to Comme des Garçons Black Shop, the store sells the premium wallets that made this brand a famous name in the high-fashion world. Besides, it also stocks luxury fragrances, bags and t-shirts. The wallets have a special zip system and customers can choose from more than 20 shapes, patterns, textures and colors. The store interiors are minimalist and contemporary with stark white walls, black partitions and neatly arranged merchandise. The knowledgeable staff add to the pleasurable shopping experience.
At Veronica Pohle, women can shop for exotic cocktail dresses and evening gowns of designers like Leonard Paris, Michael Kors, Alberta Ferretti, Julie Sandlau, Diane von Furstenberg and Seven For All Mankind. From the street, the floor-to-ceiling glass windows reveal mannequins wearing stylish wrap dresses with summer prints, classy furs and bonnets. The interiors are spacious and well-lit, allowing women to find the garments easily. Discover a Roberto Cavalli dress with quirky prints or a show-stopping Alexander McQueen maxi and style it with sequined purses, clinking bead necklaces and shimmering bracelets. Those pressed for time can seek advice of their fashion consultants in order to choose outfits that best suit one's silhouette and personality.
Known for her distinctly androgynous and minimalist designs, impeccable tailoring, and ingenious use of fabric, Esther Perbandt has made a name for herself amongst women of substance and style. The aesthetic behind each design is a reflection of the designer's own sense of style, creating a collection that defies definition in terms of gender. Subtle hues and clean lines characterize a collection which is composed of both clothing and accessories. Inspired by the city, empowered by experience and enriched by an artistic bent of mind, Esther Perbandt is a fashion label for those who want to make a statement. The Esther Perbandt studio in Berlin also offers custom tailoring services.
This branch of the famous Parisian department store adds a touch of Mediterranean elegance to the German capital. Situated on Friedrichstraße, eastern Berlin's premier shopping street, the store offers the latest fashions from designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin. The design of the building, with its sunlit interior and glass roof, is stunning, another reason for a visit. The food hall in the basement is in the same league as KaDeWe's legendary food department and is a great place to come and sample a couple of fresh oysters.