Hamburg’s answer to Barneys, this contemporary, upscale department store is housed inside a grand warehouse building dating to 1912 that faces onto Lake Alster. Here you will find all of the expected luxury brands arrayed over five floors and 250,000 square feet of retail space.

This minimalist boutique in the well-heeled suburb of Eppendorf displays glamorous womenswear, handbags and shoes from the eponymous designer as well as pieces from Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and Nili Lotan.

Having worked for exclusive fashion houses as Valentino and Armani, Hamburg-born Bettina Schoenbach has a keen eye for style and how to accentuate the female figure in a sophisticated, demure way. Her beautifully designed apparel ranges from satin blouses and a classic woolcrepe coat to elegant evening wear. She is also the chief adviser and designer for German Prime Minister Angela Merkel.

Chi Chi Fan displays beautifully made leather satchels, briefcases, purses and accessories in a rainbow of colors and finished with elegant hardware.

This chic, airy shop carries the German brand’s own high quality denim, soft t-shirts and cozy knits for men and women.

This contemporary women’s shop in Schanzenviertel stocks airy blouses and tailored jackets, alongside cute leather accessories and bold, geometric jewelry. The aesthetic is decidedly Scandinavian-inspired and youthful.

This beloved concept store (the name translates to “Buy Happy”) is laid out a bit like an apartment, with little rooms holding racks of chic womenswear. The front foyer has cool concept store products – think chic jewelry, coffee-table books, vintage postcards and woolen accessories.

This adorable collective in Eppendorf contains seven mini-shops in one with a variety of wares – from leather goods to jewelry to cult homewares. Francoise Henrichs has a colorful edit of homewares and little souvenirs that are perfect for gifts. Beautiful ceramic bowls, glass spoons of all sizes and shades, woven Mexican baskets and pouches made from out of recycled sails are just some of the treasures to be found.

Hamburg designer Katharina Czemper’s chic boutique in the gritty-cool Karolinenviertel district carries both bold, one-of-a-kind pieces and sophisticated, everyday wear as well as a stunning array of casual sandals, jewelry and accessories.

This chic sliver of a shop showcases serious fashion. From Isabel Marant to Givenchy to Balmain, the tunnel-like space stocks some of the most exclusive, cutting-edge styles. There is also a branch in Eppendorf (Eppendorfer Landstraße 36).

This spacious high fashion collective carries some of the most exclusive brands from couture to contemporary ready to wear. The sleek shop, situated on the Neuerwall, displays a well-curated edit from Saint Laurent and Fendi to Commes des Garçons and Stella McCartney.

This chic collective of trendy womenswear is housed inside an impressive classical building on one of the city’s most stylish shopping streets. The sleek boutique stocks a range of attire, from sophisticated evening wear to filmy blouses and edgy leather jackets, as well as cool accessories like batik clutches and snakeskin flats.