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Back of the Blue Dragon Bomber by ATELIER J.SANTANA, combining blue denim with a dragon-patterned kimono panel

Upcycled Clothing Online: Why I Choose These Designers

Three independent labels, three different approaches to upcycled fashion. Discover the denim, reworked tailoring and expressive pieces in GRÜNWASCHEN’s online selection.
Model wearing the black The Abysmal Eye faux leather shirt and trousers by DAS

DAS: Black Clubwear for Everyday and Nights Out

What I like about DAS is how much can happen within an almost entirely black collection. Here are the pieces I chose, from a shiny shirt-and-trouser set to a top...
Autumn Jackets in Berlin for People Who Like Layering

Autumn Jackets in Berlin for People Who Like Layering

Berlin autumn means layers. Discover upcycled denim bombers, overshirts, wool-blend jackets and reworked leather from independent designers at GRÜNWASCHEN
Winter Jackets in Berlin That Aren't Boring

Winter Jackets in Berlin That Aren't Boring

Berlin winter is grey enough already. Discover colourful, oversized and unusual winter jackets and coats from independent designers, made for layering, wind and a little more character.
Occasion Dresses in Berlin, Without Looking Like Occasionwear

Occasion Dresses in Berlin, Without Looking Like Occasionwear

Looking for an occasion dress in Berlin that doesn't feel too traditional? A selection of one-of-a-kind and limited dresses for dinners, parties, weddings, openings and everything in between.
Sofie Drinda wearing statement fashion by Memento in front of Volksbühne near GRÜNWASCHEN in Berlin-Mitte

Cool Shops and Places around Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Berlin-Mitte

A small local guide to cool shops and places around Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz and Volksbühne in Berlin-Mitte, from independent fashion and stationery to niche perfume, rugs, books, coffee, food and evening stops.
Independent Fashion Shopping in Berlin: A Local Guide to Shops, Designers & Concept Stores

Independent Fashion Shopping in Berlin: A Local Guide to Shops, Designers & Concept Stores

Berlin is huge, the good shops are scattered everywhere, and there is no one perfect fashion district. These are some of the independent stores, streets and neighbourhoods I would actually...
Where to Find Statement Pieces in Berlin

Where to Find Statement Pieces in Berlin

A guide to finding statement pieces in Berlin, featuring GRÜNWASCHEN, a Berlin-Mitte concept store curating expressive fashion, independent designers, sculptural clothing and bold accessories.
Berlin Fashion Designers & Independent Brands

Berlin Fashion Designers & Independent Brands

A personal guide to Berlin fashion designers and independent brands currently at GRÜNWASCHEN, with upcycled clothing, handmade pieces and some of the stories behind the designers.
Upcycled Fashion in Berlin: Designers, Reworked Clothing & Where to Shop

Upcycled Fashion in Berlin: Designers, Reworked Clothing & Where to Shop

Upcycling in Berlin is much more than a patched or reconstructed look. Here is a guide to what upcycled fashion actually means, the designers doing it in very different ways,...