Hamburg was once considered the fashion capital of Germany. That may have been a while ago, but the chic outfitters and designers that gave the Hanseatic city its reputation are not only still around, they still enjoy great popularity – at least for those whose purse is able to withstand a high-level shopping tour.

Alsterhaus Hamburg

The former department store "Warenhaus Hermann Tietz" now belongs to the Karstadt group and has lost nothing of its glory, despite several modifications. With 24,000 square metres of retail space, here well-trained staff advise customers on high quality goods in the areas of beauty, fashion, accessories and gourmet food.

Ladage & Oelke

Over 450 square metres wax jackets, frock coats, duffel coats, shirts, kilts, tweed jackets and classic suits for men and women are piled up high under the ornate ceilings. Nowhere is Hamburg's affinity with England so palpable than at Ladage & Oelke.

Unger

The first call for cash-heavy fashionistas with luxury designs from style queen Victoria Beckham, the latest Christian Louboutin pumps and clutches by Yves Saint Laurent. Older women will find timeless classics on the upper floor, younger fashion can be found in the basement at "Unger Fleet".