FIVE PLACES FOR THOUGHTFUL GIFTS — POP-UP SHOPPING PICKS FOR THE WEEKEND

December is here, which reminds us: there’s only 24 days to go. Already found all your Christmas presents? No? Well, here are five pop-ups that are sure to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones and maybe even something special for yourself. If, for example, you still don’t have a good pair of pajamas after two years of the pandemic, or if you’ve already worn them all out, look no further than Cruba’s “Sanctuary of Comfort” on Auguststraße tomorrow (02.12.2022). There you can find the limited Tom Àdam X Monocle collection offering comfort and stripes as far as the eye can see. You’ll also find Cruba’s new collection, ceramics by Jeremy Bellina and natural wine by Sips. Meanwhile, over at Backhaus Projects on Weserstraße you’ll find Haekelig with “gaudy-good-weird” bags for your Gen-Z siblings, lovingly handmade by artist Janina Michalski. If you prefer knitwear, head to Leipziger Straße where Nella Beljan is opening her doors to Austrian designer Christina Seewald. A few of her pieces were (briefly) on sale at Voo Store this summer, so you’ll want to come early this time.

After picking up another perfect dress for yourself (oops!) it’s time to get back to the gift search and to Silent Green in Wedding where the winter festival offers lots of inspiration. Here you can find graphics, jewelry, print and textile products of all kinds, vinyls, merch and sundries from tenants of the cultural center. Particularly beautiful are the ceramics by Medi Terra Mica. Smaller, everyday objects are also celebrated at online store Normal Normal, lovingly curated by the artist Hi Yo To. Their first analog pop-up is in Prenzlauer Berg’s Christburgerstraße, run with the furniture and lighting design studio Yuue. Here you’ll find Vietnamese coffee makers next to leather bags, chair cushions and, of course, matching chairs. After so much pop-up, you’ll probably sink into them from exhaustion.

Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: Chihiro Lia Ottsu, Giulia Maretti Studio, Iulia Circei Studio & Sarah Butt

Sanctuary of Comfort bei Cruba, Auguststr.28, 10117 Berlin–Mitte; map
02.12.2022 from 17h30

Haekelig bei Backhaus Projects, Weserstr.168, 12045 Berlin–Neukölln; map
01–04.12.2022 from Fri 17h

Christina Seewald bei Nella Beljan Gallery, Leipziger Str.60, 10117 Berlin–Mitte; map
02.12.2022 14–20h & 03.12.2022 10–18h

Normal Normal x Yuue, Christburger Str.19, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
03–04.12.2022 12–19h

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SAINT CHARLES COMPLEMENTS: SELFCARE, NATURAL COSMETICS & PLANT-BASED WELLBEING IN WILMERSDORF

Natural, sustainable, vegan, organic. These are words on any conscious beauty buyer’s lips, as demand for medicinal plants and natural ingredients keeps growing. Many opt for traditional herbal medicine for holistic well-being and beauty, both inside and out. It’s a philosophy shared by pharmacist Sabine Oeverhaus-Zeeck, who opened natural cosmetics shop Saint Charles Complements in Wilmersdorf in autumn 2019. It’s an offshoot of her Saint Charles pharmacy, located in the shop next door. Inside is a place dedicated to nourishing natural cosmetics for use both at home and in the day spa located behind the shop. With oak parquet flooring and essential oils filling the air, this is a mecca for sustainable, natural care. In addition to own brand Saint Charles (founded in 1886 in Vienna) you’ll find high-end care products by Pharmos Natur from Bavaria, The Organic Pharmacy from London, natural hair care from Innersense Organic Beauty, vegan nail polish from Nailberry, Malin+Goetz from New York and local organic cosmetics from Berlin’s Und Gretel.

There are also tea blends, scented candles, jewelry, handmade cosmetic bags from Offenbach leather manufacturer F. Hammann and aromatic essences at the scent bar. The holistic approach extends to the bottles: Saint Charles’ own-brand packaging is made of glass or recycled materials. If you are looking to tick some items off the gift list – and treat yourself while you’re at it – this is the place to head for.

Text: Alison Musch / Photos: Angela Reinhardt & Robin König Media

Saint Charles Complements, Pariser Str.21, 10707 Berlin–Wilmersdorf; map
Mon–Fri 10–19h & Sat 10–16h

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A SHOT OF UTOPIA — DRINK TO PEOPLE AND THE PLANET WITH ECO-SOCIAL VODKA AND GIN FROM ABYME

“Good evening, I’d like a vodka tonic with ice, a slice, and a whole new world, please.” Getting your drinks with a serving of utopia on the side might sound a bit, well, utopian. But that’s just what Jonas Westphal and Carsten Baade are hoping to do with Abyme, their Berlin-based organic spirit company. Frustrated at seeing only mass-market spirits at their favorite clubs and festivals, the ravers-turned-producers set out to turn cocktails and long drinks into agents of change with their “eco-social” vodka and gin. The 40 percent abv vodka is made from organic wheat and filtered five times through charcoal, giving it a clean taste that works well for cocktails (Cranberry Moscow Mule, anyone?). The climate neutral drink is produced in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, and 50 cents per litre sold will fund Abyme’s scholarship for sustainability and societal transformation, to be awarded in winter 2022/23. The same goes for the brand’s Rhizom gin, a dry distillate with juniper, citrus zest and ginger that’s perfect for making salty-sour Greyhounds. Like the tonic in a gin and tonic, these spirits are tasty little healers. Cin cin to that.

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Edward Howell & Abyme Vodka

You can buy Abyme vodka and gin at shops in Berlin and online.

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MARCELL VON BERLIN — ARCHIVE SALE OF READY-TO-WEAR FASHION, BAGS AND ACCESSORIES

Calling all Marcell von Berlin stans: the high-fashion label is hosting an archive sale of ready-to-wear garments at its Friedrichstraße store this week (until Monday 21.11.2022). Up for grabs are a progressive collection of extravagant evening items, contemporary streetwear, bags, shoes and accessories, with prices reduced by 70 percent. Expect soft leather, striking colors and strong silhouettes, as epitomized by the label’s suits and blazersinspired by 80s power dressing. Since its inception in 2012, designer Marcell Pustul’s label has gained a committed following for its blend of Berlin street/club culture and luxe Los Angeles aesthetics (the brand has a second flagship in LA). Among the pieces in-store and online this week are the jacquard knit sweater, the denim bustier top, a croc-embossed leather jacket and matching shorts, and the timeless M icon logo bagsin a choice of colors. If you need more convincing: besides the archive items, the minimalist flagship store near Gendarmenmarkt will be hosting drinks and DJ sets while you shop (17–19.11, 16-19h). So… what are you waiting for?

Text: Scott Moss / Photos: Marcell von Berlin

Marcell From Berlin Flagship Store, Friedrichstr.172, 10117 Berlin–Mitte; map

Archive sale runs until Monday 21.11.2022. DJ & drinks Thu 17.11–Sat 19.11 16–19h

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LEATHER BAGS WITH ARCHITECTURAL STAR POWER — TSATSAS X DAVID CHIPPERFIELD

If you’re a lover of high-quality leather and precision craftsmanship, you’ll want to check out the distinctive, luxurious designs from Frankfurt bag brand Tsatsas. The label was founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Esther and Dimitrios Tsatsas in Frankfurt am Main, and follows family tradition: Tsatsas’ father ran a leather workshop in neighboring Offenbach for over 40 years. The duo make perfectly-detailed bags, cases, and wallets in subtle colors – all made from calfskin in Germany. The perfect fusion of design and architecture (Esther is a trained architect), the collection will be on show in Berlin today and tomorrow (10 & 12.11.2022) at the offices of star architect Sir David Chipperfield.

Alongside their latest bags, Dimitros and Esther will also be showing their latest collaboration with Chipperfield. The two parties first met in 2017 and ended up making a carry-on suitcase – not surprising given how the architect constantly zips between his offices in Berlin, London, Milan and Shanghai. Now there’s a second collab: The Case Collection, which includes six different designs that are very much in the luxury category yet suitable for everyday use. It includes the likes of a briefcase in which you can stow a 16-inch laptop, calendar and notes, and a glasses case that’s a stylish companion for your spectacles. You can see and buy the collection in Mitte for three days starting today (10.11).

Text: Milena Kalojanov / Photos: Dimitrios Tsatsas & Gerhard Kellermann

Tsatsas Pop-up Store x David Chipperfield Design, Joachimstr.11, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; map
10–12.11.2022 10–20h

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FIVE PLACES FOR THOUGHTFUL GIFTS — POP-UP SHOPPING PICKS FOR THE WEEKEND

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