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FROM SECOND HAND TO CLOTHING RENTAL — THE TEMPORARY STORE BY ADIDAS

FROM SECOND HAND TO CLOTHING RENTAL — THE TEMPORARY STORE BY ADIDAS

Finding hand-picked second-hand pieces, borrowing new statement pieces and discovering changing collaborations with Berlin artists – it’s all possible at Laundromat. The new store, which opened last weekend in the northern part of Prenzlauer Berg, right next to the popular ice cream parlor Hokey Pokey, is all about fashion and local heroes. Behind the Laundromat concept is Adidas, which is breaking new ground with this temporary store and putting the focus here on sustainability. In addition to a select range of Adidas pieces such as tennis socks, tracksuits and original track jackets, vintage sneakers are on the shelves. Westend Vintage, another initial partner, brings in a carefully curated selection of retro streetwear styles. On the racks from Pool, the fashion rental service, there’s also a regularly changing assortment of hip styles from various international brands to discover. Created by and for the people of Berlin, Laundromat not only offers shopping but also culture – outside the official opening hours. The first event was the pre-opening during the Berlin Art Week last week with artist Thomias Radin. More to follow! In other words, in keeping with its name, Laundromat is a place where the old can be rediscovered – of course, in a laundromat-in-cool aesthetic, with white tile, neon lights and striking metallic lettering. So just like in a cool laundromat, you’ll leave again with freshened up style!

Text: Alison Musch / Photos: Adidas

Laundromat, Stargarder Str.74, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Tue–Fri 13–20h

@adidas_de

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ENDYMA: AN ARCHIVE FOR FASHION AFICIONADOS TO STUDY WITH PIECES FROM HELMUT LANG TO RAF SIMONS

ENDYMA: AN ARCHIVE FOR FASHION AFICIONADOS TO STUDY WITH PIECES FROM HELMUT LANG TO RAF SIMONS

It all started in London in 2011, with the study of art history and a passion for the minimalism of the 1980s and 1990s. From this passion, Michael Kardamakis has created an archive for fashion of that time: Endyma. Endyma (ένδυμα, from the Greek garment) specializes in the oeuvre of the Austrian Helmut Lang and, by its admission, offers the world’s most extensive collection of his fashion, The fascination with Helmut Lang and his work is still omnipresent. His collections (1984-2000) are rather well thought out. Nothing is left to chance – everything seems natural. These are the approaches that Kardamakis finds interesting, and that form the basic structure of his archive. But you will also find pieces from other brands such as Miu Miu Men, Raf Simons Archive, Burberry Prorsum Archive, Rick Owens, or Sabotage. On 200 square meters, you can find fashion history, so to speak, in the Wilmdersdorfer apartment. There are about 4,000 artifacts lined up: neatly restored, archived, and sorted by color, designer, and collection on clothes rails.

Clothes, shoes, bags, belts, perfume, and jewelry – Michael Kardamakis collects nothing without reason; he tries to track down and complete entire collections. If you visit him (by appointment), he can tell you something about every single piece you pick up. He knows them all – the designers, the collections, the individual parts. Michael Kardamakis’s love for fashion and design is wholeheartedly felt, contagious and unique. As a result, the archive has become a sought-after destination for designers from major fashion houses, universities, schools, and museums. Fashion aficionados from all over the world find their way to Wilmersdorf—a truly one-of-a-kind piece in Berlin.

Text: Laura Storfner & Milena Kalojanov / Photos: Chris Kontos & Endyma

Endyma

A visit to the archive is only available by appointment.

@endyma

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FROM THE SWABIAN ALB TO BERLIN AND THE WORLD — THE LABEL FOR SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES MERZ B. SCHWANEN CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY

FROM THE SWABIAN ALB TO BERLIN AND THE WORLD — THE LABEL FOR SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES MERZ B. SCHWANEN CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY

What do the series The Bear and Merz b. Schwanen have in common? Actor Jeremy Allen White as chef Carmen (Carmy) – almost always in that one white T-shirt. If, like me, you fell down a rabbit hole a few weeks ago when the second season aired, you may have gotten a taste for the show’s costumes. The focus is on workwear – practical, but made to a high standard. It’s no surprise that Merz b. Schwanen comes close. Originally founded in 1911 and revived in 2011 by Gitta and Peter Plotnicki, the label for sustainable textiles looks back on a history rich in tradition. Today, the repertoire of designs ranges from the aforementioned white T-shirt to unisex twill jackets and bucket hats. For the production of the Good Originals collection, 100-year-old loopwheeler knitting machines are used, which are operated by hand in the Swabian Alb. High-quality, certified sustainable materials are also used: everything is natural, the certified organic cotton is sourced from Greece; linen, mulesing free merino wool, and cashmere make the Good Basics collection, which is made in Portugal, feel particularly comfortable to wear. Since it’s best to get an impression of clothing in person, Merz b. Schwanen is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Berlin flagship store in the Scheunenviertel on 31.08.2023. Not only can you try out the collections, but you can also customize your own shirt with textile paint and stamps – drinks and tunes included!

Text: Sophie Döring / Photos: Lil Summer & Peter Plotnicki

Merz b. Schwanen Store, Gormannstr.25, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; map
Birthday party 31.08.2023 16–20h

@merzbschwanen

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DESIGNER PIECES, VINTAGE, CERAMICS AND MORE — FASHION POP-UP AT STUDIO LINNÉ

DESIGNER PIECES, VINTAGE, CERAMICS AND MORE — FASHION POP-UP AT STUDIO LINNÉ

In the heart of Kreuzberg, six creatives have joined forces for the pop-up of the summer! Led by Leon Teke, the 23-year-old founder of the designer archive CopMeIfYouCan, this three day event (04–06.08.2023) promises to be a true shopping extravaganza. The pop-up takes place at florist Studio Linné and includes everything from handmade ceramics and jewelry brought from Paris by Hanna Hänig to carefully selected vintage clothing from A to Z. Up for grabs are a Jean Paul Gaultier corset blazer from the 2004 summer collection and Miu Miu bags in patent leather and wool from the 1999 autumn/winter collection. Also on board are Catalogue and Archangelsberlin, labels that inspire with their diversity. But that’s not all: London designer Rhi Dancey will bring her colorful mesh creations adorned with prints by various artists. It’s worth spending time at this pop-up – ideally with a drink from Lobb Berlin in your hand. Friday night is the opening party with a DJ set by VV$. Don’t miss it!

Text: Luna Schaffron / Photos: Jonathan Carlo, Rhi Dancey & CopMeIfYouCan

Studio Linné, Oranienstr.199, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map

The Summer Pop-up 04–06.08.2023 Fri 11–21h, Sat 11–19h & Sun 14–19h. Opening party 04.08.2023 from 18h.

@copmeifyoucan
@studio.linne

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HELKA CERAMICS — TASTEFUL CERAMICS IN GRAEFEKIEZ

HELKA CERAMICS — TASTEFUL CERAMICS IN GRAEFEKIEZ

A “feast for the eyes”! Recently I sat in a Kreuzberg restaurant and was thrilled by how tasteful the food was, but also presented on the plates. The eccentric colors of each vegetable (betanin red of the beets, may green of the peas, and juicy yellow of the lemon) and creamy sauces were matched in glorious contrast to the restrained color and design of the restaurant dishes. A nice coincidence? On our way home through Böckhstrasse, we strolled past what appeared to be a new store – full of cups, plates, bowls, and vases in this same understated design – handmade clay objects studio Helka Ceramics. Now that’s a coincidence! If you ring the bell, Lisa Kosak opens the door. The ceramic artist from Belgium has lived in Berlin for many years and first discovered her passion for pottery at a workshop. The passion became a vocation. After a few years of an apprenticeship and four and a half years co-founding a clay workshop in Neukölln, she opened her first studio for her own clay label in March 2023.

The studio’s bright rooms offer plenty of space for craftsmanship. Lisa makes every object from her collections in the Kreuzberg studio – all by hand (from the wheel to the kiln) and in small batches. Her objects bear mouthwatering, tasteful names: Chocolate Cup and Canelé Side Plate in the colors Caramel, Chantilly and Olive. The elegance and quality of her pieces were quickly discovered by Berlin restaurant owners and so collaborations with Kin Dee, JaJa, Lode & Stijn and Barra were born. It’s not just restaurants that enjoy her pieces: Lisa likes to share her knowledge and offers courses at the potter’s wheel – Open Studio Timesingle lessons or in four-week workshops. Lovers of this craft can learn the process in all steps: from the wheel to the firing process in the kiln. Their studio door is also (mostly) open – if you like, be sure to stop by this Saturday (29.07.2023) for the first summer pop-up and dive into the universe of Helka Ceramics!

Text: Milena Kalojanov / Photos: Daniel Farò

Helka Ceramics & Studio, Böckhstr.12, 10967 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Summer pop-up 29.07.2023 13–19h

@helkagram

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