Glasses for a lifetime – from Cologne
The names might come from well-known, hip areas of Cologne but the Rheinauhafen, Rathenauplatz, and Aachener Weiher we’re talking about here are actually…
Six sustainable start-ups from Cologne
For many young entrepreneurs looking to launch a new business, their own label or an innovative product, sustainability is more than a mere…
Exciting fashion labels from Cologne
Fashion from Cologne is casual, elegant and playful. We introduce you to exciting fashion labels and designers from Cologne.
Fair fashion: six sustainable labels 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.
Cologne loves preloved: the city’s top six second-hand clothes shops
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.
Fabulous fashions: six iconic boutiques in Cologne
Guter Service, angenehmes Ambiente und ausgewählte Stücke, die nicht jeder im Schrank hat – sechs Mode-Boutiquen in Köln, die genau das bieten.
Fair fashion from Cologne – big on sustainability AND on colour
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.
A love of experiments and the little details: Design Studio Niruk
Design Studio Niruk from Cologne is celebrating its tenth anniversary and is researching new materials – with inventiveness and attention to detail.
From BookTok to coffee-table books: 9 beautiful bookshops in Cologne
Tiny shops, big names and rows of shelves to lose yourself in: Cologne has a lot in store for book lovers. These 9 bookshops are well worth a detour.
Europe’s first sustainable sneaker store – right here in Cologne!
Sustainable yet stylish: Sneakers Unplugged in Cologne city centre is the first store in Europe to only stock environmentally friendly sneakers.










