The time Berliners dread has officially arrived. Temperatures have dipped into single digits and the sky is draped a single grey sheet of cloud. Gone are the days of merry Späti gatherings, Sunday flea market dates and golden-hour skate sessions on Tempelhofer Feld.
If you’re already feeling the winter blues, we’ve sniffed out 10 shopping highlights from Berlin businesses to help you brave the cold in style, cosy up your home and maybe even spark some ideas for the (inevitable) bouts of boredom ahead. Bonus: each find doubles as a gift ideas, because let’s face it, you can never start soon enough. After all, Christmas is just 47 days away.
Plaid-à-Porter Wool Coat
Having just launched at the start of the year, PLAID-À-PORTER makes clothes from vintage patchwork and blankets. Like all their pieces, this unisex wool coat is unique, so if you want it, better be quick.
- Wollmantel Go Big Or Go Home, €690.00, shop here
Jenna Balaclava
It’s about time you clocked that bonnets and balaclavas are the perfect winter accessory. Wollmeister Berlin does these scarf-hat hybrids made from wool.
- Jenna Balaclava, €120.00, shop here
Smells Like My Dick Candle
Everyone who’s ever been to a market here knows that Berlin has a strange affinity for genitalia-shaped candles. Mix it up with this scented specimen from Lacera Berlin, which may not look like a penis but claims to smell like one.
- Smells Like My Dick, €39.90, shop here
Lenou Scarf
Think of Lenou as your purveyor of serotonin this winter. Their colourful wool scarves come in delightfully garish shades that will make even the darkest day a little brighter.
- Wool Scarf Wavey, €79.90, shop here
Flare Candle Holder
If humorous candles aren’t your vibe (booooo!), check out these cute candle holders from Hay Berlin and show everyone that you take home decor seriously.
- Flare, €35.00, shop here
Haderlump Knitwear Top
Those with deeper pockets should not sleep on Haderlump’s current ready-to-wear collection. Beautifully-draped knitwear pieces, hoodies and jumpers for all genders await here.
- Knitwear Top, €279.00, shop here
Rayas Collective Tote Bag
Winter poses a perpetual threat to tote-touting Berliners. To avoid a soaked satchel this year, opt for a rainproof bag from Rayas Collective, designed in Berlin and made from recyclable materials in El Salvador.
- Mercado Tote Bag, €18.00, shop here
Studio Belo Jellyfish Hat
One-third of Kreuzberg’s ONEOFAKIND upcycling studio, the one-woman knitwear enterprise Studio Belo offers handmade hats that will bring a bit of pizazz to your outfit, which in winter consists of 80% coat.
- Jellyfish Hat, €60.00, shop here
UY Puffer Coat
UY Studio specialises in genderless garment construction and timeless design, like this staple puffer, which will carry you through Berlin’s winters year after year until the day you die –
or move away.
- Big Puffer Coat, €359.00, shop here
Mährle Yarn
Don’t know what to do with yourself now that drinking on Admiralsbrücke and grilling at Tempelhofer Feld aren’t an option anymore? Consider taking up knitting this winter. Some nice socks made from the wool of Berlin sheep, perhaps?
- Hauptstadtschaf, €10.95, shop here
