Bespoke Tailoring

Berlin hatmaker Fiona Bennett creates extravagant hat fashion in her studio, which has been featured multiple times in Vogue and adorns famous heads with her creations.

Schuhatelier Birgit Oder stands for "Made in Berlin" and for special, handmade shoes for very individual demands.

Custom-made shoes, crafted in over 200 steps and more than 100 hours of manual labor, Goodyear-welted or brass-nailed, are created after digital foot measurement in Blücherstraße. The company includes four Berlin locations and a manufactory in Mitte. In addition to Oxfords, Budapesters, and Boots, they offer diabetic and orthotic shoes, as well as custom-made sneakers.

Master shoemaker Hannah Haak runs her own workshop on Oderberger Straße, where custom-made shoes are created through personal measurements, handcrafted lasts, and a trial shoe. In addition, shoe and bag repairs are offered, from detached soles to torn straps. The establishment was supported by the state of Berlin as a master craft business, and advice is provided bilingually.

Berlin's last slipper maker, located on Torstraße, handcrafts around 15,000 pairs each year using machines from 1936 and 1952. The felt soles are stitched with tarred thread instead of glued, making them quiet and suitable for parquet floors. Four lines from 25 to 33 Euros, sizes 36 to 46 and oversized up to 52, plus custom orders from customer-supplied fabric.

Indigo Pearl in Berlin-Mitte is one of the most exclusive addresses for evening gowns and party wear, shining not only with its huge selection but also with a unique promise for prom and evening fashion. Personal consultation and handcrafted alterations ensure that every dress becomes a tailor-made eye-catcher.

Those who want to learn sewing in Wilmersdorf will find exactly what they're looking for at the Berliner Schnitte sewing school and fabric shop. Andrea Alms' studio on Brandenburgische Straße combines sewing courses for all levels with an open sewing studio and a carefully curated assortment of high-quality fabrics and sewing patterns.

In Gärtnerstraße in Friedrichshain, behind the beautifully decorated shop window of Widda & Co, lies much more than just a fashion store: Here, the spirit of Berlin female designers meets sustainable fair fashion, with an attached atelier and a curated selection of independent labels.

At the Trippen Factory Outlet at Köpenicker Straße 187-188, the Berlin shoe brand sells sample pairs, returns, and individual remaining sizes from its own production. A sandal that regularly costs 322 Euros is available here for 198 Euros. The U-Bahn station Schlesisches Tor is about 215 meters away, and next door, the brand also sells its leather scraps.

A real insiders' tip for women's clothing is the Boutique Polka in the Neukölln neighbourhood of Reuterplatz.