Leather like za old dayz Started at the tail end of the last century, vk79 is pretty much Berlin's answer to Langlitz (of Portland, Oregon), though in some cases it takes the idea of tough, formal and manly leatherwear to its sexy German extreme. By appointment only, they will size you up for beautiful tunics, shirts and other garments using distractingly luxuriant German leather and designs that might recall certain aspects of the golden age of power dressing. Just be careful to get the fitting right the first time. In 2003 the business moved to a house on a leafy street in the northeastern outskirts of Berlin, but the quality is worth.