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City Guide: Through Berlin with RIANNA + NINA
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It's more than just a love for Berlin, as the capital also symbolizes the heart of the brand RIANNA + NINA, founded in 2014. "Berlin is an incredibly international city, with a unique blend of cultures, styles, and creativity. Everything seems to merge here," enthuse Rianna Kounou and Nina Knaudt. The Berlin-based label is known for its impressive, colorful, and captivating one-of-a-kind pieces. They intricately weave together various cultures and styles, as all looks are primarily crafted from the finest vintage fabrics sourced worldwide. Their fashion is now available in over 50 stores globally, and those wanting to dive into the vibrant parallel universe should visit the RIANNA + NINA store in Palais Royal, Paris.
Discover where the designer duo uncovers the best vintage treasures, their favorite flower shop in the city, and which gallery offers the finest art mix.
Marsano
In 2005, Katrin Jahn, Andreas Namysl, and Annett Kuhlmann opened their flower shop, Marsano, in Berlin. Today, flower enthusiasts can’t miss their store, as Marsano is renowned for its beautiful, artistic, and unique flower bouquets.
The best part: the trio also prioritizes sustainability by planting and harvesting the majority of their flowers on their own fields on the outskirts of Berlin. What started as a simple flower shop was complemented in 2019 by a finely curated store for vintage furniture.
“We’ve been collaborating with Marsano at RIANNA + NINA for a long time and are big fans of their work,” says Rianna Kounou.
Charlottenstraße 75
"For excellent cocktails, we can recommend the Victoria Bar. The tranquil atmosphere there is truly unique – a place where one can forget the world around them!"
KÖNIG GALERIE
With a focus on international, national, emerging, and established artists, and thanks to the visionary approach of Lena and Johann König, KÖNIG GALERIE is recognized far beyond Berlin.
With locations in Seoul and Mexico City, a visit to the Berlin gallery is a must. Situated in the heart of Kreuzberg, within the former St. Agnes Church, the space also features a beautifully curated gallery shop offering a thoughtful selection of art books and KÖNIG SOUVENIRs.
Inspiration is guaranteed.
“The mix of contemporary art is consistently impressive,” says Rianna Kounou.
Alexandrinenstraße 118 - 121
Antikmeile
“I am often drawn to Charlottenburg on Suarezstraße for fantastic vintage finds,” says Rianna Kounou.
Deservedly dubbed an antique haven, Suarezstraße is lined with unique antique stores. In addition to furniture and art from various centuries, you can also discover beautiful fashion treasures here.
For those visiting Berlin in September, the first weekend of the month is particularly special, as all 26 merchants host an antique street festival that is definitely worth a visit.
Suarezstraße
““Berlin’s fashion scene embodies freedom and is ready to cross borders.”
Paris Bar
Sitting between art and artists, at wooden tables with white tablecloths, enjoying filet tips in peppersauce, fries, béarnaise sauce, and a cool glass of rosé – and you instantly feel like you're in a French brasserie. The restaurant on Kantstraße is a cult classic, so it's highly recommended to make a reservation early to secure a table!
Kantstraße 152
As part of Berlin Contemporary, the RIANNA + NINA runway show will take place on February 7th at the Bode Museum.
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