Hosted by Berlin’s legendary F95 Store, the twice-yearly ‘Designer Sale’ [READ MORE]

Liebe geht durch die Nase! Die Basisnote, das ist in der Parfümkunst das große Finale der Duftperzeption. Damit sind jene Bestandteile eines Parfüms gemeint, die am längsten auf der Haut haften bleiben – und die für eben jenes besondere, intime Odeur verantwortlich sind, das bei uns in der Nähe geliebter Menschen seinen olfaktorischen Zauber wirkt und Gefühle der Vertrautheit und Zuneigung auslöst. [READ MORE]

“Casa, Coiffeur, Café” – these are the three pillars of star stylist Shan Rahimkhan’s holistic wellness salon, where beauty and gastronomy unite. [READ MORE]

In 2012, Germany’s Designer for Tomorrow Award was opened up, for the first time ever, to applicants from all over Europe. Five finalists were selected – from Britain, Spain, Denmark and Germany – and their collections displayed on the catwalk in the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week tent during the summer (read our full report here). Berlin&I was really impressed by all five young designers; each showed huge potential and a distinctive, mature style. But there could only be one winner: Leandro Cano from Spain was crowned 2012′s Designer for Tomorrow by the judging panel, which is comprised of industry experts, including the award’s patron Marc Jacobs. [READ MORE]

There’s no ignoring it: Fashion Week is back in Berlin. For one whole week, the city will be home to the hullaballoo of international trade fairs, model-studded after-parties and traffic chaos around the Brandenburg Gate. [READ MORE]

Pure Violet – that was the name of Marlene Dietrich’s favourite perfume. It is a fragrance which encapsulates the vibrant decadence and racy allure of 1920s’ Berlin like no other. Whilst the cabaret clubs have all but vanished, the perfume can still be found at Frau Tonis Parfum Manufaktur. [READ MORE]

Once upon a time, the Merino sheep was brought down from the highlands of North Africa and introduced to the Iberian Peninsula. Here, the fine wool of the animals was met with appreciation and was soon being sold to the rest of the world as “Spanish wool”. Nowadays the Merino sheep is mainly found in Australia, although the cooler climate of neighbouring New Zealand is more agreeable to the animals and guarantees excellent quality wool – something which Tina Wrede, owner of the “Just Merino” shop in Berlin, knows all about. Her small shop, located in the Potsdam old town, specialises in t-shirts made from 100% Merino wool, as well as jumpers, cardigans and scarves. [READ MORE]

Fashion-conscious Berliners take note: the exclusive “Late Night Shopping” event at the F95 Fashion Store will be taking place tonight, November 22nd. The store, which bears the fruits of the Premium fashion fair all year round, is located at Station Berlin in Kreuzberg. [READ MORE]