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Coat: Acne
Jacket: Barbara Kessels
T-Shirt: COS

»In terms of its people, Munich is just as conservative as Düsseldorf where I originally come from. But there are also relaxed, laid-back folk in both cities.«

Blouse: HUGO
Skirt: Max Mara
Stockings: Wolford
Shoes: Bottega Veneta
Bag: Chloé
Glasses: Tod's

»The people of Munich are fashionable, but still somewhat conservative.«

T-shirt & Trousers: H&M
Belt: Hannes Roether
Watch: Tchibo
Necklace: Patrick Muff
Rings & Bracelet: selfmade

»People here enjoy buying something that gives them a touch of daring now and again.I spent the past few years in London where people are a lot more open-minded when it comes to fashion and eagerly embrace new trends.«

Vanessa 35, Goldsmith

Pullover: Conan
Pants: Meltin'Pot
Shoes: Bally
Belt & Chain: Patrick Muff
Rings: selfmade

»There aren't that many interesting people in the city who put any thought into their outfits, but those who do all gather here, at Patrick Muff and at the other cool shops.«

Shirt: Vintage Prada
Trousers: Emilio Chino
Shoes: Adidas
Hat: Vintage

»I am pleased that the designer who is currently attracting the most attention, Patrick Mohr, comes from Munich, and not from Berlin. Munich is not as bad as its reputation!«

Coat: Vintage René Lezard
Scarf: found
Necklace: Vintage
Pullover: Vintage Miss Astor
Jumpsuit: Topshop
Stockings: from Japan
Shoes: Tod's

»People here either make too much or too little effort with their outfits. You very rarely meet anyone who is free from fashionable dictates and dresses casually.«

Jumpsuit: Haltbar
Shoes: Acne
Necklace: from N.Y.

»What I think is great about Munich is the fact that lots of longestablished craftsmen still work here. Whether you want to have something made of leather, felt or wood – you can always find a specialist who masters traditional production methods.«

Outfit: Vintage
Glasses: Ray-Ban

»I've just arrived from Paris where even the badly dressed are better dressed than the normally dressed people here.«

Leather Shorts: Kleidermarkt Berlin
Stockings: Wolford
Scarf: Galeries Lafayette
Shoes, Umbrella & Brooch: Vintage
Bag: Grandma

Coat: Burberry
Trousers: American Apparel
Shoes: Vintage
Hat: from Paris

»The people of Munich are chic, but not very eager to experiment with new things.«

Dress & Black Cardigan: H&M
Beige Cardigan: More&More
T-Shirt: Topshop
Scarf: Ischiko
Stockings: Kunert
Shoes & Jewellery: H&M
Bracelet & Bag: Primark

Moritz 19, Student

Shirt: Twenty One
Jacket: Primark
Cardigan & Pants: H&M
Shoes: Clarks

»Only very few people have an extreme style here. What is lacking here for me are stores like Topshop, Urban Outfitters and Weekday.«

Sweater: Hannes Roether
Jacket: Zara
Pants & Shoes: Hope
Hat: Hurwundeki

»From a superficial point of view the people of Munich often look as if they've just leapt out of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalogue. But if you take a closer look then you'll see that a lot happens here. There are three to four good fashion schools and plenty of ambitious designers.«

Leather Jacket & Dress: Campus by Marc O'Polo
Cardigan: H&M
Hat: COS
Boots & Bag: Vintage

»Fashion is more relaxed in Munich than you think!«

Jacket: Zara
T-Shirt: COS
Pants: Closed
Sneakers: Martin Margiela

Henri 7 months

Pants & Pullover: Ralph Lauren
Jacket: Tommy Hilfiger
Hat: Maxime

T-Shirt: Acne
Jacket: René Lezard
Pants: G-Star
Shoes: Dior
Bag: Bally

»In Munich you can buy every type of fashion, but unfortunately no one wears it! We were surprised that Martin Margiela chose to open his store here of all places.«