die schleuse is a place where things happen and projects come to life. creatives of all kinds come together here to share visions and ideas. it’s not unusual that in the back room you hear a sewing machine buzzing, flashes of a shoot bursting through the window, or a popup taking place while a dj is lost in his set. but there are also quiet days, when someone is sitting at the café in the front editing a video, or in the basement screen prints are being prepared and you can faintly hear the hissing of a steamer.

carefully curated rarities line the custom-made clothing racks - from omen to sabotage, to girbaud or montbell. of course, you might also spot a prada windbreaker or a pair of gucci loafers, but die schleuse shows you what’s happening outside the mainstream of fashion, what’s truly interesting. it’s not about logos or monograms. brands you’ve never heard of, or that haven’t existed for years, find new relevance here. new pieces arrive almost daily, which makes checking in on the store a must for anyone with a sense of style.