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So, last week I visited Dusseldorf for an impromptu long weekend to look at all things Deutsche. I strolled along the Rhine in the sunshine absorbing the fascinating fashions and culture. There was a buzz in the old town where I sat and ate bratwurst in the pouring rain under an umbrella whilst watching four tandem tied Dachsund dogs hop out of a Volkswagen.

Whilst scanning the crowds the one thing I noticed is that it seems that the Germans do understated style extremely well. Indeed, the polished urbanites swaggered with Euro chic glasses and Tod’s suede loafers carrying a pilot case in the severest of black leathers. The fashion on the ‘Konigstrasse’ (King’s Road) is exceptional with designer boutiques lurking on every corner seductively winking their wares and with a German designer (Karl Lagerfeld) at the helm of Chanel, it’s easy to see why Germany is leading the way in refined luxury.

There was a smattering of skater kids and students with paint on their ripped army shirts, wearing intellectual expressions, undercuts and piercings. So what would be my German inspired fashion recommendations following my 4-day city break. Invest in masculine flat army boots, plait your dishevelled hair (if you can) wear dog tags, a mid length trench coat and ruby red lips for military chic
♥ BexBella