If you're expecting an ordinary American perspective of Halloween, then you better skip right now as this is going to be much deeper. The WYE will spin off the Danca Macabra traditions that many cultures across the world share in honor of dead. Both...read more
Last Thursday at Marsano Blumen, one of Berlin's most charming flower and home decor shops in Mitte, Vladimir Karaleev uncovered a selection of pieces from his new Spring/Summer 2013 collection as part of the Marsano by ( ) Pop Up Store...read more
Following the footsteps of renowned design institutions such as the Parsons School of Design in New York or the acclaimed University of the Arts in London - which run both fashion programmes and centres focusing on sustainability and environmental...read more
Konzept86 is one of the latest concept stores that opened in Berlin to showcase young local and international fashion talent. Adequately located inside the recently launched WYE arts house in Kreuzberg, the shop acts as a physical foothold for the...read more
“A simple idea that becomes a unique design consisting of carefully chosen materiel and affectionate detail” these are the words Berlin designer Antonia Seigmund uses to emulate Sloe’s S/S 2012 collection, Laid Bag. Having...read more
It's again that time of the year when Vogue is about to launch the 4th annual Fashion Night Out event in multiple cities across 19 countries under the motto "A Global Celebration of Fashion". Scheduled for the 6th of September in our...read more
Before the world's clique of fashion luvvies descend upon Berlin for Fashion Week, get yourselves a head-start by checking out Front Row Society & ArtStars* latest launch event, featuring the controversial Canadian himself, Bruce...read more
Whether skinny, boyfriend, bootleg, flared, coloured, drainpipe, stonewash or ripped - SOJEANS has every kind of denim you jean- jeanie fans can think of, and then some more (1500 styles more to be exact). They have all the cool hipster brands...read more
Saturday saw the launch of the new Dolce and Gabbana store at Ku'damm 187, Making it the second Dolce & Gabbana store in Germany, Naturally I threw my glad rags on and went to see whats the scoop and who"s chins are wagging.
I...read more
White Light Productions + BANG BANG BERLIN present our exclusive second Fashion Video Editorial:
"The Witches of East Berlin"
Photographer Milk Gabor
Fashion Direction: Aycha Araya (Fashionista At Large, BANG BANG BERLIN).
Hair +...read more
I was invited to attend the book signing event for Irreverent by Carine Roitfeld. It took place in one of my favorite stores here in Berlin: The Corner on Französische Straße 40. I got a chance to talk to Madame Roitfeld herself...read more
With the weather drastically changing and with a huge line up of events going on this weekend, I have put together a Top Ten List of all the shops you should consider for your new fall weekend wardrobe. A shoppers guide a la Aycha. For each weekend...read more
It's not every day that I meet someone so unique and inspiring as POSH! the Prince. For me, he embodies what Berlin is all about. Be who you are, break down the boundaries, make art, love yourself! We caught up with the US born Berlin-based...read more
In this highly competitive day and age, dipping your finger into just one isolated pie of the creative industry is rarely enough to hit satisfyingly high peaks of success (unless you happen to fall into bed with Miss Lady Luck). Each finger as deep...read more
Balenciaga's latest video for Resort 2012 proves the aesthetic of the brand is directional and comprehensible. WIth leggy model Jamie Bochert , the video gives us a realisic portrayal of wearable couture. The prints and...read more
Here we have another perfect example of how to combine relaxed summer basics - like this military short - with more sophisticated fall pieces like the black blazer and the leather booties. What is exciting about this look is that it can be perfectly...read more
Autumn is back, which means layers, denim and incorporating summer pieces with fall basics. This relaxed "Mauerpark look" is perfect for Indian Summer adventures in the city. Love the combo of military green, gray and denim, plus the...read more
Andreas Murkudis is one of the best shops for designer clothes for both men and woman in Berlin. It recently relocated to Potsdamer Strasse just in time for fashion week where Kostas Murkudi's held his fashion show. During fashion week...read more
By fashion whore I mean a Fashion Designer who sells their creative juices to many the fashion companies. But no offence! If only we all could have enough juices for the top ranking fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and now possibly...read more
I ask: Does Berlin have a smell?
During my brief stay in Mexico I always smelt jalapeños in the air. While living in New York City that musky bar smell always breezed by as I walked down any avenue or street. Here in Berlin I...read more
I snapped this picture in the Mauerpark on a typical Sunday flea market / hanging out / picniking afternoon. This guy had so much attitude and so much real raw Berlin spirit that I wish I had sat him down to talk about stuff, life and Berlin (or at...read more
Golestaneh (Golli) is a blogger, owner of an ahaaaamazing boutique in Cologne (with pieces inspired by the catwalks of Alexander Wang and Isabel Marant to name a few...) and someone who definitely has the potential to become one of Germany´s...read more
Thilo, model and architect extraordinaire is the epitome of summer cool. Striped T, cropped pants, a panama hat and Prada shoes. All guys should run wild wearing this exact outfit on the streets of Berlin.
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While I admire girls who can ride their bikes in high heels, girls like Antje, who can pull off biking like a daredevil in high heels and a mini skirt make my jaw drop! Her black and white ensemble with that added gorgeous neck bling is the perfect...read more