Fashion is literally IN Fashion Mews, but we love to venture outside of the space for inspiration from time-to-time. It’s not everyday you’re spraying stencils in an abandoned Lichenberg district butter factory spinning disco house.
We were checking out Alternative Tours, a local artist group that wanted to show “respectful and open-minded people the raw and artistic side of [Berlin]. To support the places we love and which we felt needed our help before they were swallowed up and changed forever.”
Fashion Mews has a natural inclination towards street art for a few reasons. 1) It’s a genuine act of rebellion. 2) It’s art that gives to the public, free of charge.
Is graffiti art? We think it reflects what the youth and local artists are seeing and feeling. Hearing the stories of the causes behind some of these enormous (and quite hidden!) murals made us felt we saw a secret social code out in the open. The sheer rawness of the street expressions and neighborhoods traveled in was art voyeurism at its best.
For anyone looking for a half-day to explore the Berlin street art scene, we’d definitely recommend Alternative!
Agnes says:
I certainly think that graffiti is art. However not all arts please everyones taste, but I love these!
Agnes x
Blvck Bee
Melis says:
Agreed, glad you enjoyed them Agnes! xx
Filipa Jackson says:
Oh gosh I am so desperate to go to Berlin, it just looks so cool and edgy. I hope you had lots of fun.
Hope you have a lovely week!
Filipa xxx
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Melis says:
It’s definitely one of the coolest cities we’ve been to! definitely check it out if you can 🙂
Maria | Looking Glass says:
I like graffiti/street art. I’ve seen some really amazing pieces and I think it gives character to the city/place. I think I would really like Berlin.
Melis says:
couldn’t agree more, you’d definitely love Berlin! xx
Jackie says:
These pictures are beautiful! You can see so much talent in the local arts scene in Berlin. Thanks for sharing with us!
xo, Jackie
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Melis says:
couldn’t agree more Jackie! glad you enjoyed the post! <3
Yuliya Oleynykova says:
I’ve never been in Berlin, but these photos look so inspiring to go x
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Melis says:
thanks Yuliya, definitely an awesome city to visit! xx
Alice says:
I love looking at street art; the colors are always so vibrant and the energy strong. Great shots, thanks for sharing!
xo, alice / T Y P E N U
lizza says:
I like so much the street art! amazing art girl
xx LL
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Violette says:
These walls are so cool!
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Len Parent says:
Amazing photos, Melis. Love it! Thanks for sharing!
have a wonderful day!
much love, Len
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Lacey says:
So much great inspo here…love it!
xo Lacey
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Christianne says:
Those poeple are really artistic. Great post.
Xo, Christianne
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Nina says:
This is really inspiring.
Nina
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molly says:
Great post girl! I love graffiti 🙂
XO
Molly
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Shirley Tay (Blackswan) says:
Love it! Hope to visit Berlin some day. Happy Easter, babe! xoxo
Judith C. Jeffery says:
Amazing, this is really not easy to do, you are so talented dear!
DEMELER says:
such gorgeous street art! love berlin
xx
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Beauty Follower says:
Love the see beautiful graffiti in walls and buildings!
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Madyson says:
These pictures are really awesome! I hope could go there one day cause this is a beautiful place!
MADY.x
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Glamerella Girl says:
Just coming across your page and had to take a moment to say you captured the beauty of Berlin so well in these pictures! I enjoyed looking at every single one, XOXO!