Why Berlin Has Some of the Best Street Style, in 12 Photos

It's no secret that we're constantly looking to the street style scenes from the major four cities (New York, LondonMilan, and Paris). But only following that cycle during each fashion month can be limiting. Let's face it—our personal style is intimately tied up with our immediate environment. Location is a major influence for cultivating distinct style.

One city that's caught our attention? The German capital. One glance at the following images and you'll understand why Berlin's street style scene is not to be overlooked. From doubling up on stylish outerwear to testing out streetwear trends like fanny packs, the Berlin style stars have a way of styling looks that fuse elements of both the avant-garde and the practical.

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Berlin people know the art of balance better than any other city. A floor-length dress meets a layered hoodie and moto jacket for an unexpected combination all its own.

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Another A+ moment of balancing two opposing styles can be found in this winning look, combining the polish of a structured handbag with the toughness of Western-style boots and a substantial leather jacket.

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It wouldn't be a Berlin street style look if it didn't involve a forward element like a patent leather trench coat or a fanny pack.

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If you've ever traveled to Berlin, you'd know just how cold the city really gets. Enter not one but two (!) furry coats. The layered look makes a cool statement and is honestly downright practical when paired with heavy-duty boots.

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There's nothing boring about this sleek all-black look. The play on textures here adds interest to the monochrome while a contrasting belt is eye-catching.

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If there were any doubt in your mind that Berlin is winning the outerwear game, this look certainly puts it to rest.

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The Germans are widely known for their close attention to efficiency and pragmatism. Though comprised of style staples like a crisp button-down and tailored trousers, this look is by all definitions "practical" yet undoubtedly cool.

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When the look is 80% outerwear, strong accessories are a must.

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Besides styling fanny packs to a T, Berliners have an uncanny ability to make a plain hoodie the standout piece in any look.

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Rain or shine, the Berlin crowd knows the power of a classic coat.

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We're betting on the fact that teddy coats made a big impact in Berlin before anywhere else.

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Even varying shades of pink take on a new life when layered like this.

It's settled thenBerlin's street style is a strong player on the global scene, and it's a city we're keeping a close eye on style-wise.

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.