Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Sing Blackbird







Head over to where Kreuzberg boarders Neuköllin ('Kreuzkölln') and you will find this gem of a vintage store and vegetarian cafe. It's easy to see why this charming place is one of our favourite vintage boutiques in Berlin.



Small and sweet, like the perfect cupcake, Sing Blackbird is a great place to while away an afternoon and soak up the vibes in this hip and emerging keiz (neighbourhood).



It really feels like this place is put together with love. As a bonus, you can also bring in old clothes and swap them or get a store credit. What's not to love?



Sing Blackbird put together vintage markets and other happenings, so keep an eye on their website for upcoming vintage events.

Sing Blackbird
Sander Str. 11, 12047 Berlin
U-Bahn:  Schönlein Str.
Open daily 10.30 - 8 pm


VEBorange




Located on the funky Oderberger Str., VEBorange stocks 60's and 70's vintage clothes, home wear and collectables.



We've always liked  borange. You know -  the funky mash up of colours that dominated the 70's? Have a look inside some apartments in Berlin to see how much Berliners love brown and orange. You too? Then step into VEBorgange and take a free nostalgia trip back to the 70's in bright orange plastic. Need an old GDR phone or the perfect 60's light fitting? It's here.



This is the place to go for retro items to fill your house. We love it!

VEBorange
Oderberger Str. 29, 10435 Berlin
U-Bahn:  Eberswalder Str.
Mon - Sat 10.00 - 20.00

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Alex Vintage



Unable to afford the expensive prices at Cash across the road? Then head to Alex Vintage, one of our favourite places to browse for 60's and 70's retro clothes.

Prices are very reasonable and they have a huge range of items. Need a 60's cocktail frock or the perfect suede jacket? It's here. Or perhaps a 70's knit or funky tracksuit more your cup of tea? It's here too.

We dare you to walk away empty handed.

Alex Vintage
Rosa-Luxemburgstr. 17, 10178 Berlin
U-Bahn: Weinmeister Str/Rosa Luxemburgstr.
Mon - Fri 12:00 - 20:00, Sat 12.00 - 20.00

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Colours









Part of the Kleidermakt chain of vintage stores, Colours is located on the charming Bergmann Str. in Kreuzberg. It is tucked away at the back of a court yard so just look for the sign and head up the stairs. It's worth the effort. Here you will find a warehouse sized store packed with vintage/retro fashions and accessories.

They sell clothes by the kilo, which sounds great at first, but the better items are individually priced. So save the kilo shopping for summer dresses and light weight items.

Every Tuesday they have happy hour between 12 - 3pm with 20 % discount on everything.

Bergmann Str. 102,
10961 Berlin
U-Bahn: Merringdam
Closed Sunday.

 Others stores
 Garage
Ahorn Str. 2,Nähe Nollendorfpl.



10787 Berlin-Schöneberg

Made in Berlin
Neue Schönhauser Str. 19
10178 Berlin Mitte











Monday, 5 December 2011

Mimi








Amongst the cafe lined streets of well-heeled Schöneberg is a wonderful vintage boutique - Mimi. Here you can buy or rent antique and vintage clothing and accessories from the turn of the century- 1940's and beyond. They also design for film and theatre, make costumes and reproductions.



This is quality vintage with prices to match. A must visit for lovers of early 20th century vintage.

Mimi
Goltzstr. 5, 10781 Berlin
U-Bahn:  Eisenacher Str.
Mon - Fri 12.00 - 19.00
Sat 11.00 - 16.00

Waahnsinn Berlin





Take a trip down Rosenthaler Str. and you will find variety of vintage stores to explore. The biggest is Waahnsinn, an Aladdin's cave filled with reasonably priced retro clothes and collectables from the 50's - 70's.

Need a vintage phone, some GDR furniture or an amazing hat? You'll find it here. From tea sets to sequin clothes and bike courier satchel bags, it's all here.

Waahnsinn Berlin
Rosenthaler Str. 17, 10119 Berlin
U-Bahn:  Weinmeister Str.
Mon - Sat 12.00 - 20.00

Sunday, 4 December 2011

Rathaus Schöneberg Flohmarkt




This weekly flea market is set on the famous square where JFK announced he was a Berliner donut ("Ich bin ein Berliner"). It's full of locals and has a mix of vintage clothes, furniture, nick knacks and the obligatory Berlin junk stalls. Need a broken drill, anyone?

Worth a visit if you like to rummage and want to avoid the tourists at Mauerpark. Make sure you barter.

Local tip: While in the neighbourhood pop over to Mimi's vintage boutique (Goltz Str. 5, 10781 Berlin. Closed Sunday)  and Winterfeldt Platz food market (Saturdays only).

Rathaus Schöneberg Flohmarkt
John - F.- Kennedy-Platz , 10825 Berlin
U-Bahn:  Rathaus Schöneberg
Saturday and Sunday 9.00- 4.00pm