Many know the feeling: when close friends leave town, you suddenly find yourself in a long-distance relationship. Bridging the distance while maintaining an emotional connection is a balancing act that takes time and energy. But, as soon as you’re back in the same place, you pick up right where you left off, as if no time had passed. The new Lacoste × Zalando campaign captures this feeling perfectly with Berlin as a meeting place where shared moments over a weekend turn into genuine closeness. Lacoste and Zalando provide the fashion inspiration for this reunion — sporty, elegant looks such as sweaters, coats, and sneakers in warm tones ranging from flour to maroon or date brown — while we supply culinary tips with French flair, inspired by the heritage of the brand founded in 1933. La Côte in Schillerkiez makes a fitting start with subdued lighting and a terrazzo-style bar. Cocktails such as the “Fizzy White Negroni” or “Café Salé” are served, accompanied by oysters or yellowtail with tomato dashi and yuzu kosho. The next day, Körnerpark awaits. The neo-baroque park not far from Sonnenallee, with its orangery, gallery, and café, is perfect for a short stroll and relaxed get-together.

In the evening, celebrate the friends’ reunion in Wilmersdorf at Bostich, which feels like a bistro straight out of the 11th arrondissement. White tablecloths and woven chairs set the tone, complemented by French classics such as moules à la crème, tartare de boeuf, a fine selection of wines, and plenty of lively background chatter. The morning after begins at La Maison over coffee and croissants on the linden-lined street. Watch the hustle and bustle of Kreuzberg along the Landwehr Canal and lose all sense of time. Perhaps a final detour to Canal before you part ways? An éclair is a sweet finale to your time together before going your separate ways. But luckily, we know, “we’ll always have Berlin.”

Text: Sophie Doering / Photos: Daniel Faró, Savannah van der Niet, Lacoste x Zalando

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