Berliners might aim to dress in their own individual style, but they’re more likely to have sourced their one-off outfit from a second hand shop, or boutique selling garments from recycled materials than from an expert tailor. If you want a Hugo Boss or Lanvin lookalike at a cut-price, you may struggle here. Most tailors in Berlin are hole-in-the-wall neighbourhood stores that will hem pants, stitch holes or repair broken zips. As standards and prices can vary among tailors, ask around your local area for recommendations. Failing that, if they don’t have any fabric samples in store, take it as a clear sign that they don’t often make a full suit from scratch.

For special occasions it’s worth seeking a specialist who will have fabrics in store, and where the standard in quality and workmanship is generally high. Kuhn Maßkonfektion on ritzy Friedrichstrasse makes slick men’s suits from €250 to more than €1,000 (if you can’t resist the luxury Zegna fabric). The suits are actually made outside Berlin, but will be nipped and tucked to perfection during onsite fittings. At Dolzer, the staff will whip up a classic suit or shirt for men and women from €250. Gewandhaus also has luxury fabrics from Holland & Sherry, Dormeuil and Zegna with which they make everything to order, from classic suits to period costumes.