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‘Upcycle Fashion Store’ in Berlin Mitte -Linienstraße 77 – by OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog contributor Mr Jörn Meyer

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The only way is up!

Why not rent a bicycle and cycle down to the Upcycle Fashion Store in Berlin Mitte?! The outlet in Linienstraße 77 is the first of its kind in the capital. Upcycling being the ‘big brother’, no, better ‘big sista’ of recycling. http://upcycling-fashion.com/about/

“Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of [...] Continue Reading…

2012 Fashion Week Berlin starts today – January 17th – 22nd

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
The Fashion Scene in Berlin

 

 

Two times a year Berlin turns itself into THE big international fashion capital location – and today is one of those times – the first for 2012. It is called simply enough ‘Berlin Fashion Week,’ where designers, textile manufacturers, fashion groupies, buyers & sellers, and other fashion-trade experts and media of all sorts interact.

It will also present a perfect opportunity for local [...] Continue Reading…

Berlin Mitte has a shopping centre – but do we really need it? – by OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog contributor Nikolaus Triantafillou

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Nikolaus Triantafillou

Four years ago, in September 2007, the “Alexa”, Berlin’s second largest shopping centre, opened close to Alexanderplatz. The early opening of the multi-storey consumer electronics retailer in the night before the actual opening day resulted in a mighty crush that left more than a dozen persons injured and caused considerable damage to property. The retailer had attracted several thousand bargain shoppers with [...] Continue Reading…

‘Danskerne elsker Berlin!’ – Danes Love Berlin – definitely worth a visit! Reprint from article in Danish paper ‘Børsen’ by Oskar Lund

Monday, August 1st, 2011
Berlin Feiert

 

Berlin – Definitely a trip worth while!

OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog hereby reprint an English translation of an article which appeared in the Danish Business paper ‘Børsen’   23rd  April  2004 / Sektion: Weekend ; 3Side(r): 18 ; 19 / WEEKEND ; REJSER BY OSKAR LUND photo: Nana Reiner / BAM

 

Berlin is definitely worth the trip – even if you drive your own car to the German [...] Continue Reading…

An Alternative to Fashion – Alternative Fashion Stores in Berlin – by OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog contributor Evo Lucian

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
Evo Lucian

Not every shopper is looking for the same type of fashion items, regardless of what is considered “in fashion”. Some people like to consciously ignore fashion, create their own style, or make a fashion statement by standing out from the crowd. Young Berliners and expatriate Berlin residents are particularly renowned for creating their own style and there are many [...] Continue Reading…

Mauer Park, Mauer Markt and other Flea Markets in Berlin – by OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog contributor Evo Lucian

Sunday, June 12th, 2011
A typical flea market shop in Germany

This article about flea markets in Berlin by Evo Lucian is copyrighted to its owner OTA-Berlin GmbH.
It may be reproduced or copied only with the prior written permission of OTA-Berlin GmbH. www.ota-berlin.de
The illustrations added to the written article are from Wikipedia unless otherwise noted. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of OTA-Berlin but of the contributor.

Mauer Park and Mauer [...] Continue Reading…

Berlin’s ‘Kurfuerstendamm’ celebrates 125 years – not the Champs-Elysees but still interesting and even charming

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Kurfürstendamm at Joachimstaler Strasse - 2 0 0 3

After  125 years of tumultuous Berlin history, the present mayor, Social Democrat  Klaus Wowereit and the city has started a 6 month-long celebration/marketing campaign to show that the famous street Berlins ‘Kurfuerstendamm’ still has lots of life left in it.
As it is, with the Friedrichstrasse being too narrow, the Unter den Linden being too pompous, and the Karl Marx Allee having all [...] Continue Reading…

‘Berlin Friedrichshain’ developes and re-invents itself – and ‘New York Times’ takes note

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

 
The district of Berlin called Friedrichshain, or officially known as  is a part of the Berlin borough of ‘Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg’ is slowly becoming known as an independent tourist destination – alongside its better known neighbours Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg.

The name ‘Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg’  - rarely used outside of Berlin municipal government offices – and like Kreuzberg across the river, is becoming to take on its [...] Continue Reading…

Wrong ‘mug’ on mug – Chinese company reportedly mixes up Harry with William

Friday, March 18th, 2011

 

This article is copyrighted to its owner   OTA-Berlin ……the intelligent Apartment Alternative to Hotels in Berlin – with affordable serviced apartments and Berlin accomodation in the districts of Berlin Mitte / Prenzlauer Berg.

This article  may be reproduced, copied and linked to – but if copied, then only with the prior written permission of  OTA-Berlin GmbH. www.ota-berlin.de

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The classical and highly respected china and poreclain manufacturers [...] Continue Reading…

Geza Schoen: Berlin’s Scent Master – the old truism is as valid as ever – ‘If you cannot be nice…….at least you can smell nice!’

Monday, March 7th, 2011
Ms Cindy Su - OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog

This article is contributed by the   irrepressible and  ever curious and ever fresh smelling………Ms Cindy Su and is copyrighted to its owner OTA-Berlin GmbH.  OTA-Berlin ……the intelligent Apartment Alternative to Hotels in Berlin – with affordable serviced apartments and Berlin accomodation in the districts of Berlin Mitte / Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg.

People who smell nice like to stay with OTA-Berlin!!!

Ms Cindy Su – OTA-Berlin Constituency [...] Continue Reading…

Things to do in Berlin When You’re Bored – The Day of Rest Phenomenon and what is actually open on Sundays in Berlin – by OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog contributor Mr Evo Lucian

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Evo Lucian

This article about Berlin on Sundays by Evo Lucian is copyrighted to its owner OTA-Berlin GmbH.

It may be reproduced or copied only with the prior written permission of OTA-Berlin GmbH. www.ota-berlin.de

The illustrations added to the written article are from Wikipedia unless otherwise noted. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of OTA-Berlin but of the contributor.

Things to do in [...] Continue Reading…

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