Berlin has changed quietly over the past decade. The clubs that once defined entire neighborhoods are fewer. In their place: newer hotels with good taste (like Telegraphenamt), thoughtful fancy restaurants, and fashion spaces that feel grown-up rather than performative. When a letter from Toni landed in our inbox about Berlin Vintage Corner, it felt like the right moment to look closer.
We spoke with Toni about the shop, his favorite places in the city, and why vintage still matters in a Berlin that’s constantly editing itself.
A Shop That Started With a Feeling
Berlin Vintage Corner opened in 2022 in Mitte (Elisabethkirchstraße 1), founded by three stylists and longtime vintage lovers. The idea wasn’t to reinvent vintage—but to soften it.
“Vintage shopping can be stressful,” Toni told us. “You’re digging through racks, checking condition, authenticity, fit. We wanted to create a place where everything already feels calm and considered.”
Part of the collection is curated together with Monika (@the.moniquee) and Sebastian, who founded MYL BERLIN (@myl.berlin) – the brand and store space Berlin Vintage Corner shares. The overlap feels intentional rather than strategic.
“For us, vintage isn’t just about sustainability,” Toni said. “It’s about character. These pieces have lived. They have stories, craftsmanship, and soul—things fast fashion simply can’t replicate.”
What You’ll Actually Find Inside: Vintage Pieces Worth Pausing On in Berlin
The selection based on what we see on their website leans toward designer vintage in excellent condition, edited rather than abundant. Labels like Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Prada, Jil Sander, Gucci, Margiela, Miu Miu, Helmut Lang, Burberry, Fendi, Escada, and Belstaff appear naturally, without the need for explanation.
Most of the racks are womenswear (even though unisex rules the world), but the lines aren’t rigid. Knitwear, coats, and accessories move easily between categories.
“People don’t shop as strictly anymore,” Toni said. “A lot of our regulars look across everything, so we keep it open.”
What the store is especially known for are the unexpected pieces—rare accessories and archive-level items more often seen backstage than on the shop floor. “Those are usually the things people remember,” he added.
Three Pieces That Capture the Mood
When we asked Toni to name a few favorites, his answers revealed as much about the store as the clothes themselves.
One is a red suede Yves Saint Laurent jacket with a sculptural, almost architectural shape. “It’s bold, but not loud,” he said. “A real moment in YSL’s design history.”
Another is a Valentino tweed jacket, dark and sharply cut, edged with a white, jewel-like chain trim. “It feels very couture,” Toni noted. “Precise, elegant, and timeless.”
Then there’s a Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami ‘Hands’ jewelry trunk—a playful collision of classic Monogram and Pop Art. “That collaboration reminds you that fashion can be serious and fun at the same time,” he said.
What’s Online?
If you want a sense of what Berlin Vintage Corner is about, check their online store and click on Catalog to see all.
On the easier, everyday side, there’s a dusty pink 032c cotton pullover with a rhinestone logo (€190) that feels very Berlin now, or a Versace logo crop top (€120) that leans early-2000s in the best way. Tailoring comes in strong too, with Balenciaga high-waisted houndstooth trousers (€220) and a Belstaff Gold Label leather blazer (€350) that could pass for both vintage and current-season.
If you’re in the mood for something more special, the range shifts quickly: a Christian Dior faux pearl and crystal bracelet (€450), Jean Paul Gaultier Maille knit tops (€210), or a Marni lilac velvet blazer (€450). Bags and accessories include Gucci’s sunny yellow cotton handbag (€650). And if you’re feeling bold, there are full statement moments too—like Escada sequin gowns (€2,500–€3,500), the kind of piece you buy once and build outfits around for years.
You can pay with PayPal. The shipments are via UPS and DHL (mostly EU). On the site, you can change the currency as well.
How Pieces Are Chosen – and Why So Few Make It In
Berlin Vintage Corner is selective by design. Most items come from stylist archives, private collectors, or individuals who invested in quality long before resale became mainstream.
“We don’t take everything,” Toni explained. “Condition, authenticity, and whether it fits our aesthetic all matter.”
Commissions and pricing are handled individually, depending on brand and expected value. It’s a slower process—closer to editing than buying—but one that keeps the collection cohesive.
When the Store Turns Into a Meeting Place
Shopping isn’t the only thing that happens here. The space regularly hosts DJ nights, small readings, and informal gatherings that bring together stylists, artists, and locals.
“We see the shop as a meeting point,” Toni told us. “Fashion, creativity, and community naturally belong together.”
People tend to stay longer than planned. Conversations stretch. The store shifts mood without losing its calm.
Reaching Beyond Berlin
Berlin Vintage Corner ships across the EU and worldwide, with secure packaging and express options for valuable pieces. Still, Toni is quick to point out that the physical experience matters.
“Being in the space is different,” he said. “You feel the pieces differently.”
Toni’s Favorite Places in Berlin, Away From the Racks
When he steps out of the shop, Toni gravitates toward places that feel grounded and local.
- Rhinoceros, a listening bar where vinyl leads the room
- Rocket + Basil, for daytime food and a familiar creative crowd
- 21gramm, a café inside a former funeral chapel—quiet, soft, reflective
- Velvet Bar, intimate cocktails with a personal touch
- Lobe Block in Wedding, where architecture and creativity intersect
- Uncompress, when he needs stillness and space
Berlin Vintage Corner doesn’t try to freeze Berlin in time—or polish it beyond recognition. It sits comfortably in the city’s current rhythm: slower, more intentional, still creative.
As Toni put it toward the end of our conversation, “Berlin doesn’t need more noise. It needs places where things can breathe.”
