CHARLOTTENBURG ­ WILMERSDORF. This is haute couture! Every piece is handmade by the designer. Color schemes are dark reds, cool blues, and purple. The interesting pieces range from eveningwear to special occasion. Prices start around ?500.

CHARLOTTENBURG ­ WILMERSDORF. This fabulous shoe store in the heart of the city features a selection of styles from internationally renowned designers. Names include Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, and Miu Miu. The store also sells a signature brand and offers sale items next door.

MITTE. Berlin's own fashion guru opened this shop to showcase her ready-to-wear line. A mixture of knit fabrics, Skoda's après line is sleek. U-BAHN: Weinmeistersrasse

MITTE. The Goorin Brothers set up shop in 1895 in Pittsburgh, and have since become a firm favourite with hat-lovers looking for traditional quality with a contemporary edge. Now being run by the fourth-generation of the family, the brand's Berlin base sells vintage styles such as fedoras and pork-pies re-invented with modern materials and patterned fabrics. There's also a broad range of caps and bags to suit individual tastes. U-BAHN: Weinmeisterstrasse

MITTE. This hot store sells fashions from one of the biggest names in the business. You can select from a range of business and casual styles. Also retails accessories, including bags and shoes. The name says it all to the most experienced shoppers. U-BAHN U2 Stadtmitte, U6 Französische Strasse