Creative and Trendy defines Shopping in Hamburg

No trip to Hamburg, Germany’s largest port city, is complete without visiting the three iconic sights of the port, the Alster Lake and Michael’s.
... But Hamburg has a whole world to be discovered beyond what's listed in the guide books.

Noronlyco, Jil Sander, Joop! and Karl Lagerfeld hail from Hamburg, but the city on the River Elbe also has an alternative, exciting scene to enjoy away from the beaten tourist track. In concealed courtyards and unassuming side streets lay untold creative potential, lifestyle appeal and inspiration.

It doesn't take long to realise that the Schanzenviertel, Ottensen, St. Georg and Karolinenviertel districts are the places to go for a buzzing atmosphere and off-beat shopping - for example, at the Flohschanze is a popular bric-a-brac and antiques markets. Every Saturday, people flock to its stalls to haggle and hunt for bargains.

Not wanting to throw things away is a philosophy shared by the Lockengeloet store, whose owners use soldering irons and welding torches to conjure up one-off items from materials that are usually consigned to the rubbish: discarded vacuum cleaners become floor lamps and VHS cases become key racks. A visit to this extraordinary shop is a ‘must’ for visitors with eclectic taste.

Just steps from here at the heart of the Karolinenviertel is Groove City - a treasure trove for collectors of vinyl records.

Individual and unconventional are words that also describe the up-andcoming talent driving Hamburg's fashion scene in its hippest districts. The Karolinenviertel, in particular, is packed with studios and showrooms where gifted designers produce exclusive collections. Emerging labels are making a name for themselves on the international stage and turning heads with their fresh ideas and imaginative products.

But second-hand stores are also in vogue. Hot Dogs is one of the best places in the city to find fabulous vintage items, whether it's an original Adidas jacket from the 1980s or unworn classic sneakers from yesteryear. The coolest parts of Hamburg offer everything the style-conscious heart could desire - true to the motto "anything goes".

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