Größen Wahnsinn

Susen Hothmer has been running her boutique in Charlottenburg herself since 2011, covering ready-to-wear sizes from 46 to 100, which is larger than any other store on this list. It offers women's and men's fashion, new items, second-hand, and consignment goods, as well as its own collection for women with lipedema and lymphedema.

Owner-managed Boutique behind Stuttgarter Platz

Größen Wahnsinn is located at Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Straße 4 in Charlottenburg, just a few steps from Wilmersdorfer Straße and Stuttgarter Platz. Susen Hothmer has been running the boutique herself since 2011, and this is evident in the selection: nothing hangs on the shelves because a central office dictated it. Ready-to-wear sizes range from 46 to 100, which is larger than in any other store on this list. It offers women’s and men’s fashion, plus its own collection for women with lipedema and lymphedema, an area that traditional retail almost entirely neglects. The owner takes her time for consultations, and that’s precisely what distinguishes this store from a chain branch. The address is in a quiet section near Charlottenburg train station; Wilmersdorfer Straße with its department stores begins a few hundred meters further. Those arriving by Ringbahn will be at the door in just a few minutes.

New Items, Second Hand, and Consignment under one Roof

The assortment mixes high-quality outlet goods with second-hand items. If you wish to consign something yourself, you can do so, which keeps the inventory constantly moving and explains why a second visit to Größen Wahnsinn is often worthwhile. In addition to the physical store, there is an online shop, vouchers, and a newsletter announcing promotions. The store does not provide a flat price indication because new items and second-hand items differ significantly; the range extends from inexpensive individual pieces to branded items from the outlet. The boutique also regularly supports social projects. First-time visitors should plan some time, as the assortment is densely displayed and worth browsing. The lipedema and lymphedema collection is the real unique selling point: it’s about cuts that fit over compression garments and fabrics that don’t cut in. Consultations on this are available upon request. Men also find something here, which is remarkable in a segment that otherwise almost exclusively means women’s fashion. The online shop displays a portion of the inventory, but individual pieces remain exclusive to the physical store.