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‘Handy Dandy’ on Gormannstraße – the German capital’s equivalent to ‘Saville Row’ – by OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog contributor Mr J Meyer

joern — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:09:14 +0000

Just off Torstraße, Berlin’s buzzing boulevard, lies a bohemian outlet that can be seen as the German capital’s equivalent to Saville Row. It’s Berlin’s cool dandy version of the London tailoring institution. So if it is your desire to acquire some bespoke attire – this is your empire.

Envisage an old Chesterfield sofa in fine leather, warmly-lit, [...] Continue Reading…

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

OTA-Berlin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:32 +0000

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

OTA-Berlin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:09:34 +0000

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

evan — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:38:07 +0000

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

OTA-Berlin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:15:48 +0000

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

evan — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:50:20 +0000

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

evan — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:12:53 +0000

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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

OTA-Berlin — Sat, 14 May 2011 20:39:35 +0000

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

OTA-Berlin — Sun, 08 May 2011 09:23:38 +0000

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

OTA-Berlin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:18:05 +0000

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