Shopping spree

Fashion from Cologne is casual, elegant and playful. We introduce you to exciting fashion labels and designers from Cologne.

Cologne is a paradise for fashion lovers with an environmental conscience. We present six fair fashion labels – the most famous of which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.

With shoppers looking to buy unique designer items second-hand to conserve resources, vintage is in vogue – especially in Cologne. Here are our tips for environmentally friendly shopping.

Guter Service, angenehmes Ambiente und ausgewählte Stücke, die nicht jeder im Schrank hat – sechs Mode-Boutiquen in Köln, die genau das bieten.

Cologne is Germany’s capital when it comes to sustainable and ethical fashion. It’s a fact fashionistas have known about for a long time. The city has numerous fair fashion designers and big-name flagship stores. It’s also a vibrant place so it seems only natural to feature vibrant outfits.

Design Studio Niruk from Cologne is celebrating its tenth anniversary and is researching new materials – with inventiveness and attention to detail.

Cologne has dozens of well-stocked bookstores, catering to different interests and age groups. These are our favourites.

Sustainable yet stylish: Sneakers Unplugged in Cologne city centre is the first store in Europe to only stock environmentally friendly sneakers.

Colombian Diana Gomez produces and sells gorgeous-smelling soaps at her DIMGO concept store in her adopted home of Cologne.