Tag: shopping in berlin

The Pain & The Pleasure

AGAIN! Another reopening, in time for the summer. We have been through this before. A part of me thinks these lockdowns are a trail run for a societal behaviormodification program. But, a least the city opened again. Life is sort of normal. Whatever that means in 2021.  I decided to meet a good friend at the… Continue reading The Pain & The Pleasure

Click and Meet Berlin

Today I got a message from the KaDeWe regarding my Click and Meet experience. How do I out it? Horrible. If I ever wanted to feel what it was like to live in the U.S.S.R circa 1972. I had a taste of it on Saturday at 1:00, standing outside in the cold wet weather waiting… Continue reading Click and Meet Berlin

Empty on Christmas

Normally, the last weekend before Christmas stores bustle. During this season retailers earn as much as 50% of their yearly income. Not this year, all is closed because of the latest lock down. I visited a neighborhood mall. Three more stores have permanently closed. Brick and mortar retail will have fewer and fewer locales after… Continue reading Empty on Christmas

Jil meets Uniqlo

Jil Sander collaborated with fast fashion brand Uniqlo. The Japanese clothing corporation turned to the Queen of Minimalism to boast sales this season. Judging by the sale outs in the Berlin stores. Success! I went to 4 local stores many pieces sold out. Asking the sales people, the same story, “lines before the openings” on… Continue reading Jil meets Uniqlo

Xiaomi in Your Pocket

Chinese brand Xiaomi has been called the “Apple of China”. Founded in 2010, the brand ranks as the one of the world’s top smartphone makers. The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G launched in Feburary 2020. I tested the device in Berlin at Fonschmiede Centre, Friedrichshain.   My first impressions, a polished statement for those looking for… Continue reading Xiaomi in Your Pocket

Tech August-Xiaomi Mi

A quick first impression of the Xiaomi 10 5G Smartphone.  A high-end feel, sharp screen, lightweight Android power device packing great features.   Stay Tuned for more details.  From the Vodafone Ring Centre and Fonschmiede Berlin.