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• avante-garde cross-gender fashion in Berlin Mitte

• „black is colourful“ - charming slogan for a charming shop

• the super-friendly designer can often be met in person here at the flagship store

In the heart of Mitte district, Esther Perbandt’s flagship store sits on Almstadtstraße. 

A string of black pennants fluttering above the sidewalk and a small bench by the door give the storefront the casual charm of a neighborhood gathering. 

The iconic Berlin TV Tower watches over the city rooftops, gazing directly into Esther’s display window.

Every piece in the Berlin-based designer’s collection is steeped in black, her signature color. 

Her gender-fluid designs break traditional molds, reimagining fashion with a bold artistic vision. 

To us, Esther’s work feels like the embodiment of Berlin itself.

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• handmade chocolates since 1880

• wrapped in pretty boxes with Berlin motifs - the perfect gift

• our favourite shop - right in the charming Hackesche Höfe

Confiseur, master confectioner, artisan of sweets - these melodious titles describe the skilled hands behind Sawade’s exquisite treats. 

Following time-honored traditions, they handcraft brittle leaves in delicate layers and produce truffles and pralines using recipes dating back to the 19th century.

Wrapped in eco-friendly foil and cellophane, these colorful confections make the perfect souvenir from Berlin.

The pastel-colored boxes, adorned with black-and-white Berlin motifs, are so charming that they’re unlikely to be discarded, even once the delicious contents are gone.

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• 100-year-old printing shop in the Samariterkiez neighbourhood

• gorgeous illustrations on heavy paper and lovingly crafted games, notebooks, journals 

• for enthusiasts - workshops to explore bookbinding and printing

Specializing in  „Akzidenzen“, a traditional method for printing small-batch or one-of-a-kind pieces, like family announcements, flyers, business cards or menus - this charming shop keeps the art of printing alive.

From letterpress and embossing to high-quality digital printing, Marta & Paul offers a range of bespoke services. 

For those curious to delve into the world of printing and bookbinding, the shop also hosts workshops where even beginners can get hands-on experience.

Owner Dörte Regel’s artistry shines in her whimsical, occasionally surreal nature-inspired designs. 

They are available as postcards or in larger formats like DIN A3 and A4.