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So schick
Berlin
Andreas Murkudis

Andreas Murkudis (right) got into fashion retail in 2003 with the opening of his eponymous store in Berlin’s Mitte. Over time, the growing range of products – from clothing and cosmetics to home accessories – outgrew the space and in July 2011 the multibrand shop moved to its current location in Tiergarten. Nestled in a quiet courtyard, the former printing facility was redesigned by architect duo Gonzalez Haase AAS. The shop stocks Céline, Aspesi, Mykita, Maison Martin Margiela and smaller labels such as Susanne Kaufmann’s skincare, Consumed’s silk scarves and Hohgant’s babywear.
andreasmurkudis.com

Best buys:

1.
Nymphenburg Porcelain’s tableware

2.
Kostas Murkudis’s silk trousers

3.
Felisi’s canvas trolley suitcase handmade in Italy

Sunny days
Brussels
Sofie D’Hoore

The dresses in Sofie D’Hoore’s second collection are inspired by simple, geometric forms. This Belgian designer carefully works out the details in the necklines, waistlines and shoulders. The heavy fabric of this cotton poplin dress gives the design stronger lines and structure for a new take on the sundress.
sofiedhoore.be

Short service
Stockholm
Uniforms for the Dedicated

Swedish creative collective Uniforms for the Dedicated launched in 2007 as a platform for designers, musicians and visual artists. The project has grown into a successful business and its clothing, such as these striped shorts, is sold in 150 shops around the globe.
uniformsforthededicated.com

Andreas Murkudis sits on a white stool against a white perforated wall backdrop.
Andreas Murkudis
Interior of Andreas Murkudis store in Berlin with clothing rack displaying navy, black, and neutral-toned garments, wooden floor, white walls, and red shoes displayed on ground.
Andreas Murkudis’ store, Berlin
Interior of Andreas Murkudis store in Berlin showing white shelving with clothing racks and display cubes.
Andreas Murkudis’ store, Berlin
Stacked white boxes with burgundy straps displaying colorful ceramic bowls and saucers in a pyramid arrangement.
Andreas Murkudis’ store, Berlin
Green cotton poplin sleeveless dress on a dress form with geometric neckline and structured silhouette.
Sofie D’Hoore, Brussels
Colorful geometric silk top by Nadia Mari displayed on wooden hanger against gray background.
Nadia Mari, Rome
Light grey linen shorts with rolled cuffs from Uniforms for the Dedicated.
Uniforms for the Dedicated, Stockholm
Pair of brown leather Oxford shoes with white rubber soles by Heschung.
Heschung, Strasbourg
Hiut denim jeans folded with packaging on a beige background.
Hiut, Cardigan
Two women posing in a bright retail space with product displays behind them.
Lubarol, Copenhagen
Three pairs of spring trainers displayed on a sage green background: Common Projects from New York in dark green with white sole, Gram Shoes from Stockholm in blue with white trim, and Veja from Paris in orange with white laces.
Trainers for spring: (left to right) Common Projects, New York; Gram Shoes, Stockholm; Veja, Paris
Two colorful leather tote bags by Just Campagne in orange and lime green with handles.
Just Campagne, Paris
Lubarol boutique storefront in Copenhagen with dark teal facade and large window display.
Good neighbour
Interior of Lubarol boutique in Copenhagen showing clothing racks and a round wooden display table.
Lubarol, Copenhagen
Shiseido limited-edition mirrors with patterned cotton cases in red and yellow geometric designs.
Passaggio, Naples
Two striped neckties, one lime green and one pink with white diagonal stripes, displayed on a gray background.
Shiseido 3 Jubilee, Tokyo

Silk road
Rome
Nadia Mari

Italian designer Nadia Mari makes a statement with her colourful dresses and tops. Each of Mari’s handmade silk pieces come with unique patterns and are available in selected boutiques worldwide, such as Marina Lari in Rome, Victoire in Paris, Vieri in Istanbul and Papilloner in Tokyo.
nadiamari.it

Rebooted
Strasbourg
Heschung

After mastering the art of ski boot manufacturing, the 78-year-old brand Heschung has introduced its premium footwear line: Ateliers Heschung. All items are handmade around Strasbourg using French and Italian leather. Revisiting the classics of the past century, this collection pairs functionality with a modern sensibility.
ateliers-heschung.com

It’s in the jeans
Cardigan
Hiut

When the Dewhirst jean factory shut down in 2001, 400 people in the town of Cardigan, West Wales lost their jobs. A decade later, David and Clare Hieatt have started Hiut, a new denim company they hope will breathe new life into the town and use the denim skills lying latent in the town. Hiut jeans are made from organic and selvedge denim.
hiutdenim.co.uk

Fresh look
Milan

Fratelli Rossetti’s boutique, freshly renovated by French architect François Muracciole is now open in via Montenapoleone. Besides the brand’s established range, the space also offers Fratelli Rossetti’s new “tailor made” service.
fratellirossetti.com

Saddle up
Paris
Just Campagne

Created by Azzedine Berkouk, Just Campagne draws on the traditions of French saddlery for its bull-grained leather bags. Lined in damask fabric, the handmade models make timeless companions. With shops in Paris and St Tropez, Just Campagne also offers the option to personalise.
justcampagne.com

Personal trainers
Global
Footwear

Our favourites for spring:

1.
Common Projects
New York
Made with leather and suede, Manhattan duo Peter Poopat and Flavio Girolami’s trainers are a comfy solution to all alfresco adventures.
commonprojects.com

2.
Gram Shoes
Stockholm
Gram has its roots in the Scandinavian design aesthetic, with clean lines and careful attention to detail. This shoe is made in a collaboration with fabric weaver Insjöns Väveri, supplier to the Swedish Royal Court.
gramstore.com

3.
Veja
Paris
Veja’s Méditerranée line is a crossover between a boat shoe and a trainer made from canvas and suede for a soft, minimal summery style.
veja.fr

Favourite freebie
Tokyo
Shiseido X Jubilee

Designed by Shiseido in collaboration with design studio Jubilee, these limited-edition mirrors are a clever marketing move by Shiseido’s PR team. Exclusively available at the Ginza branch, they come as a free gift to customers who spend over ¥10,000. The cotton case comes in 16 different patterns.
stg.shiseido.co.jp

Good neighbour
Copenhagen
Lubarol

Christiane Branner Wilton and Louise Marie Christensen opened Lubarol in 2005 with the idea of creating an “inspiring, intimate room, where everything is carefully selected and not available elsewhere in Denmark”. Seven years later and they’ve kept their promise, selling a selection of pieces by Tsumori Chisato, Stine Goya and Sophie Bille Brahe among others.
lubarol.com

All tied up
Naples
Passaggio

Floral designer Marta Passaggio and journalist Gianni Cerutti dropped their day jobs last year to become sartorialists and launch their bespoke neckwear label, Passaggio Cravatte. The Italian pair source silk, linen, cashmere and wool from Biella and England, digging up vintage weaves to make ties by hand in their Neapolitan atelier.
passaggiocravatte.com

Images: Anders Gramer

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