Located in between the old Postfuhramt and the new Synagogue on Oranienburger Strasse are the Heckmann Höfe, home of the sophisticated and lovely vintage shop “Sterling Gold” since 1999; the path to the store already makes you feel like traveling in time. You not only find yourself a fancy dress but you buy a story here. An emotion. When I visited the store for the first time I was taken right away by its special atmosphere. There are unique 50’s to 80’s dresses – hand-made, in bright colors and finest fabrics; your fingers and body, familiarized to H&M quality, will have to get used to them first. Every dress is unique. Found and collected in the USA, revamped with attention to detail, ironed out and, if necessary, made-to-measure by the shop’s own tailor, Madame Wittig. This is a store for those looking for a one-of-a-kind dress, may it be for prom, a night at the opera or your sister’s wedding.
Sterling Gold, Heckmann-Höfe, Oranienburger Str. 32, 10117 Berlin-Mitte; map
Mon-Fri 12-20h, Sat 12-18h
Judith Peller loves her “Winsviertel” (in Prenzlauer Berg). For her sister’s wedding she’ll be wearing a 50’s petticoat dress in light blue chiffon.
Published in Cee Cee #66 on 19.7.2012
