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Section 02 · Trending now · Berlin
Trending Now
The Berlin vintage conversation right now — designer moves, market shifts and the stories our editors are reading.
01 · Berlin
The Vintage Bag You'll Actually Wear: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, and Nike
Forget the trophy bag. The most stylish women I know carry beat-up Louis Vuitton Speedy 25s, Gucci Jackie O satchels, and even vintage Nike duffels. Here's how to find one that fits your life, not your shelf.
02 · Berlin
The Silk Scarf That Wears You Back
A vintage Gucci silk scarf is a tool for living. Here is how to tie one on, what to look for, and why the best ones still cost less than a decent dinner.
03 · Berlin
The Art of Wearing Vintage Band T-Shirts
A guide to styling, sourcing, and understanding vintage band tees, for the wearer who values history and fit over hype.
04 · Berlin
The Forever Fit: Styling Vintage Levi's
I found my best pair of Levi's in a cramped Berlin second-hand shop near Boxhagener Platz, buried under a pile of 90s track jackets. They were a 1978 501, dark indigo with a faint crease where someone's wallet had sat for decades.
05 · Berlin
The Vintage Band Tees Guide for Berlin
My first band tee was a faded Rolling Stones tongue, bought in 1989 at a flea market in Kreuzberg. It cost five marks. The seller was a punk who'd been wearing it since 1978.
06 · Berlin
The Berlin Leather Jacket: A Love Story
Berlin has a way of turning clothes into armor. And no garment does that better than a vintage leather jacket. On U-Bahn platforms, in Kreuzberg bars, at flea markets along the Spree, it's the uniform of those who've lived a little and want their clothes to show it.
07 · Berlin
The Timeless Knot: Berlin's Love Affair with Vintage Silk Scarves
On a Sunday morning at Mauerpark flea market, a woman in a leather jacket holds a silk square up to the light. The pattern is a 1960s Op Art swirl in burnt orange and mustard.
08 · Berlin
Berlin's Vintage Designer Bags: A Guide to Wearing History
In Berlin, style is a statement, and vintage designer bags are its loudest whisper. They're not trophies to be locked away; they're companions for your daily life, carrying your essentials and a piece of fashion history.
09 · Berlin
Berlin's Vintage Denim: Wearing History on the Streets
Berlin has always had a thing for authenticity. And nothing says real like a pair of well-worn vintage jeans. Here, denim isn't just a fabric.
10 · Berlin
The Art of the Vintage Sneaker in Berlin
In Berlin, vintage sneakers are not about nostalgia. They're about attitude. On any given day, you'll see them on the U-Bahn, in Kreuzberg cafés, or at flea markets like Mauerpark.
11 · Berlin
Berlin's Vintage Jewelry: Wear the City's History
On a damp Saturday morning, I found a 1920s silver ring in a Mauerpark stall for €15. It's a simple band with a geometric engraving, the kind of thing a Bauhaus student might have worn.
12 · Berlin
Berlin Time: Wearing Vintage Watches with Purpose
A vintage watch in Berlin is a working object, not a museum piece. It is a small machine that ticks along with you as you cross the Spree, queue for a gallery opening, or sip a late espresso in Mitte.
Section 03 · The Auction Room · Berlin
Sourced from the region
The vintage designer pieces the market is chasing right now — live auctions from sellers in Berlin and nearby, ranked by how contested they are.
UsedCuriosities
LOT · 29541Oneida Serving Tray Silver Plated Rectangular Footed Vintage 19.75”x11.50” x2”
USD 75.00
UsedCuriosities
LOT · 95198Vintage Lead Crystal Decanter Starburst Flower With 8 Cut Glass Cups
USD 45.00
UsedSilk Scarves
LOT · 98621The Limited 100% Silk Neck Scarf Bandana Navy White Made in Italy VTG
USD 17.00
UsedCuriosities
LOT · 08634Vintage Eaton Ornate Silverplate Coffee Pot
USD 39.99
UsedDenim
LOT · 78586Vintage 1960's Jean Patou Made In France Lord & Taylor Little Black Dress
USD 325.00
UsedJewellery
LOT · 96754Vintage 14k Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace 18 " 6-6.5mm Original Box and Receipt
USD 349.00
UsedDresses
LOT · 87642Vintage Y2K Women’s American Eagle Black Ballet Flats Size 6 Ballet Core 2000s
USD 12.00
UsedDesigner Bags
LOT · 61989Vintage La Regale Beaded Peacock Clutch Bag Black Gold Art Deco Evening Purse
USD 18.68
The Journal, from Berlin
€NaNThe Vintage Bag You'll Actually Wear: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, and Nike
Forget the trophy bag. The most stylish women I know carry beat-up Louis Vuitton Speedy 25s, Gucci Jackie O satchels, and even vintage Nike duffels. Here's how to find one that fits your life, not your shelf.
€NaNThe Silk Scarf That Wears You Back
A vintage Gucci silk scarf is a tool for living. Here is how to tie one on, what to look for, and why the best ones still cost less than a decent dinner.
The Art of Wearing Vintage Band T-Shirts
A guide to styling, sourcing, and understanding vintage band tees, for the wearer who values history and fit over hype.
€NaNThe Forever Fit: Styling Vintage Levi's
I found my best pair of Levi's in a cramped Berlin second-hand shop near Boxhagener Platz, buried under a pile of 90s track jackets. They were a 1978 501, dark indigo with a faint crease where someone's wallet had sat for decades.
The Vintage Band Tees Guide for Berlin
My first band tee was a faded Rolling Stones tongue, bought in 1989 at a flea market in Kreuzberg. It cost five marks. The seller was a punk who'd been wearing it since 1978.
The Berlin Leather Jacket: A Love Story
Berlin has a way of turning clothes into armor. And no garment does that better than a vintage leather jacket. On U-Bahn platforms, in Kreuzberg bars, at flea markets along the Spree, it's the uniform of those who've lived a little and want their clothes to show it.
€NaNThe Timeless Knot: Berlin's Love Affair with Vintage Silk Scarves
On a Sunday morning at Mauerpark flea market, a woman in a leather jacket holds a silk square up to the light. The pattern is a 1960s Op Art swirl in burnt orange and mustard.
€NaNBerlin's Vintage Designer Bags: A Guide to Wearing History
In Berlin, style is a statement, and vintage designer bags are its loudest whisper. They're not trophies to be locked away; they're companions for your daily life, carrying your essentials and a piece of fashion history.
€NaNBerlin's Vintage Denim: Wearing History on the Streets
Berlin has always had a thing for authenticity. And nothing says real like a pair of well-worn vintage jeans. Here, denim isn't just a fabric.
The Art of the Vintage Sneaker in Berlin
In Berlin, vintage sneakers are not about nostalgia. They're about attitude. On any given day, you'll see them on the U-Bahn, in Kreuzberg cafés, or at flea markets like Mauerpark.
€NaNBerlin's Vintage Jewelry: Wear the City's History
On a damp Saturday morning, I found a 1920s silver ring in a Mauerpark stall for €15. It's a simple band with a geometric engraving, the kind of thing a Bauhaus student might have worn.
€NaNBerlin Time: Wearing Vintage Watches with Purpose
A vintage watch in Berlin is a working object, not a museum piece. It is a small machine that ticks along with you as you cross the Spree, queue for a gallery opening, or sip a late espresso in Mitte.
The Vintage Shops directory
Curated vintage shops in Berlin
Archive boutiques, second-hand rooms and antique dealers — addresses, opening hours and maps.
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A shortlist of Berlin hotels our editors rate for a vintage-minded stay.
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