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Berlin: Weekend Places

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Berlin is a perfect city to be checked out on the weekends. And as I am visiting Berlin pretty often, I really know it well! The paper-shops, boutiques, ateliers… all of them seem to be so unique and one-of-a-kind. Here are my new (and old) favourite places I truly enjoy while staying in Berlin.

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Bikini – department stores usually make think of Kadewe, Lafayette etc. So, the huge, mass-friendly buildings with EVERYTHING. But Bikini is a totally new retail experience. With some seriously cool concept stores inside, you can find here great furniture, perfumes and clothes by Berlin-based designers.

Budapester Straße 38-50

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ODEEH – every Berlin fashionista loves ODEEH, the German label. Although the brand calls itself affordable, the price point is similar to Marni… but the dresses and printed tops are eye-catchy with their bold twist.

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Papier in Mitte / R.S.V.P. – my favourite paper-shop in the entire world. Hidden in Mitte district, Papier sells unique “made in Korea” notebooks, sketchbooks, pads, postcards and other ultra necessary articles. In reality, I could stay here for a day, or two.

Mulackstraße 14

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Holly – are you a 60’s & 70’s fashion lover? This place is right for you. At Holly, they are supplied with incredible men’s selection.

Alte Schönhauser Straße 4

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FIona Bennett Atelier – Fiona is a master of hat-making. Her hats are real pieces of art, whether they are more simple or more eccentric. I am in love with them although I always prefer a beanie on my head.

Potsdamer Straße 81

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Andreas Murkudis – Right, I know, I am posting too much about Andreas Murkudis. But my heart belongs to this concept store. I am constantly obsessed with their curated objects, cosmetics, leather goods and of course clothes. And when they have a sale season, it’s really worth a visit.

Potsdamer Straße 81E

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Vivienne Westwood – last but not the least. Vivienne’s store. The punk spirit is addictive. The store itself is like a museum full of art. And, you can’t really take pictures inside. But their outlet space overcompensates everything.

Mulackstraße 26

Milan Nights

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Milan is a city which always makes me wonder… and it looks most gracious during the night time. You can observe peacefully gleaming shop windows, flickering neons and elegantly lightened streets. The people which go by, the pieces of art which are standing in the galleries. It all seems to be seductive and very Milano-like. If talking of evening eating, which I am good at, Paper Moon is the place where simple dishes taste better than in any fine restaurant. The penne pasta with rabbit raggu, the pizza al pastore, the parma ham with melon… and my favourite artichoke salad which is always perfectly fitted with few drops of lemon juice. Milan, you are an enchanting place.

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Berlin: Andreas Murkudis

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It’s definitely not the first time I am writing about Andreas Murkudis, but… this place in Berlin is a must-visit EVERYTIME. I just feel so refreshed after coming here. And, the sale just started here, so it’s a great occasion to catch up something from Dries Van Noten, Celine or Aspesi. Potsdammer Strasse 81E, Kreuzberg.

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