Day & Night Thrifting: 7 Great Flea Markets in Cologne
Want to hunt for unique second-hand treasures? These 7 flea markets in Cologne are packed with true vintage gems – some of them stay open late into the night.
Rheinwolle Cologne: Turning wool from the banks of the Rhine into stylish rugs
For a long time, local sheep’s wool was ignored as a regional raw material and simply thrown away. Cologne-based start-up Rheinwolle is turning it into a design product.
Step up your Xmas style: 5 iconic shops for Christmas shopping in Cologne
You’re looking for Christmas presents for family and friends and you want to step up your game this year? Easy peasy in Cologne — as long as you know where to look. Here are our five favourite shops.
FOND OF & muli-cycles: next-level lifestyle, straight outta Ehrenfeld
FOND OF and muli-cycles – two Ehrenfeld originals bringing smart design to backpacks and bikes alike.
Creative markets you won’t want to miss in Cologne
From street food to eco printing to rare vintage finds – Cologne’s creative markets show how a city can really celebrate its market culture with a combination of lively atmosphere, sustainable ideas and a love of style. Wondering which markets you should mark in your diary? We’ve got the answers.
Designdirektive: how Möbelkiste and Mingbud supply Cologne with sustainable furniture
Cologne firm Designdirektive and its Möbelkiste and Mingbud projects are designed to answer the fundamental question of what happens to furniture when it’s no longer needed.
Shopping for sneakers in Cologne? Step this way for our four top tips
Cologne is a great place to do some sneaker shopping. Head to these stores for the latest sneaker and streetwear trends.
Le Pop Lingerie: sex in the city!
Fitted units from the 1950s display dainty lingerie. Pastel-coloured dildos stand in a row like objets d’art and the free-standing, golden bathtub in…
The making of “Hard-Core-Weiler”: an interview with Ostkreuz photographer Anne Schönharting
Die Fotografin Anne Schönharting verbindet in ihrer Arbeit Elemente der Modefotografie und der Sozialreportage. Für uns hat sie sich in Köln-Chorweiler auf Spurensuche begeben – nach Fragmenten der Romantik inmitten von Nachkriegsarchitektur und Beton.
