Post-modern, post-fashion, post-ironic: the trends in contemporary culture are heading to a zero point where everything just becomes some jumble of schizoid references. Yet in the absence of overarching aesthetic standards, certain forms of expression remain constant and effortlessly cool. Enter Van Liebling in Friedrichshain, a purveyor of chic, street-styled wear that’s smart enough to fit into almost any environment in the city. From R.T.CO shades to printed tees, caps and dresses resilient enough for long nights at Berghain, this store’s stock forms the essentials for Friedrichshain, if not Friday night survival.

Deep down in Weserstraße, Let them Eat Cake is saving hipsters time rummaging around flea markets to line their wardrobes by curating the hell out of their selection of quality vintage. Founder Karin Hannedahl imported her love for used goods from her native Sweden and buddied-up with Italian fashion designer Claudia Mazzoni, amongst other collaborators, who sit out back designing the store’s Fata Storta collection. The home-made pieces alone elevate the shop above Berlin’s ubiquitous second-hand stores.

Andreas Murkudis’ high-concept shop first made waves in 2003, when its original store opened its doors in Mitte’s Münzenstraße and helped secure the locale’s über-arbiter of cool. Now housed near Potsdamer Platz and inhabiting Taggespiegel’s former office space, the new Andreas Murkudis still hits all the right notes. Items and objects are arranged with the minimalist style of an inventively-curated museum space, lending the consumer experience a hallowed aspect. The original, airy layout of Murkudis-selected designer wares—from gorgeous leather goods to organic cosmetics—make the trip over well worth it.

Yuu Shop’s concept is simple, and its results are divine: They sell post-season designer garments to customers at knock down prices. Fashion might be fleeting, but style is enduring; and investing in original quality clothing—whatever the season—is an act of art acquisition. Yuu Shop gets it, and at a discount.