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Category Archive: street style

hello, miss petersen

By Marlene | Published: 25. May 2012
I took some pictures of the lovely Melanie last week in the blazer James made for her (Why, you might wonder? Well, it's for James's new website and online shop. Coming soon!) But right now I want to tell you about Melanie's own label and online shop: Hello Petersen, where she sells "delightful things for everyday". Now, first of all, who doesn't want [...]
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mirror, mirror

By Marlene | Published: 17. May 2012
I have a couple of go-to sunglasses, classic aviators from RayBan and this pair from Céline. But right now I quite fancy some mirrored shades. Very 80s. Very Highway Patrol Officer. Possibly very wrong, yet somehow just right. My inspiration: Anna Laub, who's wearing a pair from her own line Prism here. Can you imagine anything better than your own collection [...]

cycle style

By James | Published: 2. May 2012
Whether I'm making clothes or bags, I always try to source as many of the materials in Berlin as possible. I really enjoy travelling around the city searching for that perfect button to finish a jacket, or whatever else it is I need. The majority of this is done by bike. There seems little point owning a car in the city and I rarely use public transport. [...]

the rucksack

By Marlene | Published: 23. April 2012
New week, new style column. The time: Last week. The place: Berlin Mitte. The players: Me. And Me. Me: "Notice something? Lost of people out with rucksacks." Me: "You mean the tourists?" "No, the hipster girls." "Oh those! Just ignore them." "Why? I think it looks cute. See that girl over there? With the boots, the long skirt and the leather [...]