Nineties style meets subversive youth culture in the latest collaboration between Esprit and cult fashion empire Opening Ceremony. The resulting Spring / Summer 17 collection offers a fresh take on activewear classics. Pastel tones, florals and stripes dominate the range, infusing denim crop tops, high waisted shorts and unisex sweats with a nostalgic touch. It’s the accessories that take the cake, though: think bucket hats, flat-brimmed caps and fanny packs that elevate the laid-back staples. Fun, carefree and made to move in, the collection hints at what’s in store for summer. Thankfully you don’t have to wait for the weather to improve before getting your hands on this apparel: the collection launches globally today (27.4.17) and will be in available for purchase in Berlin at KaDeWe from tomorrow. Industry insiders will be able to get a sneak peek tonight at an exclusive pre-launch event from 20.30h. Email us for the chance to win two places on the guest list. (Text: Anna Dorothea Ker / Photos: c/o KaDeWe x Esprit by Opening Ceremony)

KaDeWe, Tauentzienstr.24, 10789 Berlin-Charlottenburg; map
Esprit by Opening Ceremony Pop-up, 28.4-7.6.17

In Andreas Murkudis’ vast, museum-like concept stores it’s character, integrity, and sophisticated design that link his hand-curated products – ranging from leather goods to minimalist ceramics, design-forward furniture to cosmetics. With a digital shop set to launch this fall, Murkudis and his team want to break up the fast-paced, trend-driven consumption promoted by online retail with a transference of the tranquil, spacious feelings oft garnered in Murkudis’ stores to an online retail shop. To celebrate their digital evolution, Murkudis is hosting an auction on his website, featuring a range of fashion and design items from his private collection. From April through August 2017, browse and bid on the personal, one-of-a-kind objects collected over the course of his career — from out-of-print fashion magazines to a unique pair of Raf Simons leather gloves, even impeccably kept archived invitations to top fashion shows from the likes of Hermès, Dior Homme, and Dolce & Gabbana. (Text: Devan Grimsrud / Photos: Ina Niehoff)

Andreas Murkudis 81 & 77, Potsdamer Str.81, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten; map
Mon-Sat 10-20h
Online auction runs until 13.8.17