In , creativity reflects the way of life: inventive, even extravagant. Brussels is of high quality and rich in these qualities; and produces collections that do not date. The architects of Brussels design continue to push the envelope of inventiveness by combining improbable substances and materials. But the capital is much more than a crossroads for creative influences: Brussels can also be secretive and exclusive, shyly revealing the extent of its talents, but exporting them to the four corners of the world.

Contents:

1. The fashion and design districts 2. Couturiers and designers in Brussels - Fashion and accessories - Design - Jewellery 3. Some addresses for shopping for - Fashion and accessories - Design - Miscellaneous 4. A tribute to vintage 5. How to find it? 6. Cultural and exceptional places to visit 7. Events 8. Schools and professional contacts 9. visit.brussels contact information

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I. The fashion and design districts

Creativity in fashion and design can be found everywhere in the region, but some districts are definitely known for their dynamism and their array of outlets. Here is a brief overview.

The Dansaert district, where creative young people show off their talents.

For several years now, stylists from Brussels' best schools have taken over Rue Dansaert and the surrounding area. Their boutiques and workshops have turned this district into the place to shop and scope out the very latest trends. Brussels' fashion hotspot, this is where you can find the international brands (COS, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Zadig & Voltaire, IKKS, Maje, etc), as well as, above all, the Belgian labels (Valérie Berckmans, Martin Margiela, Saskia Shutt, Johanne Riss…). The boutiques are charming and the cafés trendy, making it a very pleasant area for window-shoppers.

The Dansaert district is the size of a pocket handkerchief, but it is brimming over with creativity, originality and unusual places. In the rue des Chartreux, you must stop for a gourmet break at the Café Greenwich, a magnificent Art Nouveau brasserie where René Magritte was once a regular. A little further on, the Hunting and Collecting concept store displays a selection of designer items exclusive to , and also organizes a series of happenings throughout the year.

Rue Antoine Dansaert is obviously the best-known street in the district , featuring places like Kartell, the temple of design, and Le Pain Quotidien, a famous name that has now been exported to and New York. L'Archiduc is the place to find jazz, and it's not unusual to run into some famous artists there. Amongst other people, Lady Gaga and Tony Benett made a private showcase there .The magnificent boutique Stijl, one of the oldest, is irresistible. It is actually the reason for the district's dedication to fashion.

But the district also offers many other delightful destinations, like Maison Margiela, Urban Therapy, Kartel, La Fabrika, Diito, Showroom 144… and many restaurants (San, Gramm, Pré-Salé…)

There are real hidden treasures: discover the Maison de la Bellone hiding in the rue de Flandre or the Beguinage neighbourhood, where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll when the sun is shining.

The Marolles and Sablon districts, a tribute to vintage

In Marolles, the oldest working-class district in Brussels, you will find a thousand and one treasures. In the heart of the neighbourhood, on the unmissable Place du Jeu de Balle, there is a flea market every day of the week from 6 am to 2 pm. You can stroll among the many stalls in a cosmopolitan, convivial atmosphere. But the charm of these neighbourhoods does not end there; the little alleys of Marolles are known for their antique dealers and vintage shops. Creativity is here in abundance and young trend- setters have invaded the area. As proof, the recent renovation of the old fire station on the Place du Jeu de Balle is a real centre of "cool" . You can also find initiatives like "En stoemelings" , a typical Brussels brasserie, and the Ateliers des Tanneurs, the old tanners' workshop, that is an architectural curiosity and houses an ecological produce market from Tuesday to Sunday.

Sablon and Marolles are obviously best known for their antique dealers and vintage shops, but let's not forget the few chocolatiers with their tempting windows (Marcolini, Frédéric Blondeel, Patrick Roger, Godiva…) and the gourmet concepts "Pistolet Original" . Some designers have also found a

3 home around Sablon (Christa Reniers, Les Brusselois(e)s, Jean Paul Knott, Lunetier Ludovic, Natan, Johanne Riss, Diane Von Furstenberg DVF etc.) and there are some must-see galleries dedicated to comic books and contemporary art (Champaka, sorry we are closed, etc.).

The Louise district where exclusivity and the big chains reign supreme

The upper part of the city, once a bourgeois stronghold, has almost naturally become a classy shopping area. has its Champs Elysées, New York has its Fifth Avenue, and Brussels has its Avenue Louise and Boulevard de Waterloo. Avenue Louise and Galerie Louise, Boulevard de Waterloo, Rue de Namour, Avenue de la Toision d'Or and the neighbouring streets are a veritable kaleidoscope of shopping. On these legendary streets, window-shopping takes you from Brussels' own couturiers and designers (Natan, Sabine Herman, Isabelles Baines, etc), to Belgian designer labels (Bellerose, Delvaux, Carine Gilson, Essentiel , etc.) from luxury articles to the big international brands (Chanel, Kenzo, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany etc.), from classical to trendy. Just the route to take to find some high-quality souvenirs for yourself or your loved ones.

Not far away are the bourgeois-Bohemian neighbourhoods par excellence: Châtelain , Bailli and Brugmann . Unadvertised little boutiques proliferate (Lilù handags, Cheep Petit, Chouke, Mook’s, Appart n°17, etc.), as do places for gourmet food and drink (Knees to chin, Makisu, Supra, etc.). On Wednesdays, the Châtelain market is the place to be .

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II. Designers in Brussels

Fashion and accessories

The talented designers of Brussels export to the four corners of the world. Some even collaborate with the big international houses, the best known being Anthony Vaccarello, Cédric Charlier and Olivier Theyskens. Others have chosen to keep one foot in Brussels, a capital brimming over with creativity.

Bellerose Bellerose is a Belgian ready-to-wear brand created in 1989. It was originally menswear but today it has clothes for the whole family. Its style is quite casual and for everyday wear.

Chaussée de Waterloo 1213, 1180 Bruxelles + Rue des Chartreux 11, 1000 Bruxelles +Chaussée de Charleroi 5, 1030 Bruxelles + Place Brugmann 19, 1050 Bruxelles www.bellerose.be

Café Costume A top of the range address where men can have a made-to-measure suit tailored. High-quality fabrics and unequalled expertise.

Rue Léon Lepage 24, 1000 Brussels www.cafecostume.com

Carine Gilson This lingerie designer grew up in the world of fashion. Fascinated by silk and lace, her creative instincts lean toward exceptional, hand-made pieces. Carine Gilson puts her expertise at the service of her very exclusive clientèle to make one-of-a-kind, made-to-measure creations. To give just one example, one of her creations appeared in the film Skyfall, worn by Bérénice Marlohe.

Boulevard de Waterloo 26, 1000 Bruxelles www.carinegilson.com

Conni Kaminski Conni Kaminski, fashion designer and Brussels by adoption, uses draping techniques and invents new cuts. She creates sublime, asymmetrical pieces, produced entirely in Belgium.

Rue du Marche au Charbon 102, 1000 Brussels www.connikaminski.com

Delvaux Delvaux, the oldest leather goods firm in the world, was founded in Brussels in 1829 by Charles Delvaux. Maison Delvaux has been a supplier to the Court since 1883. The quality and refinement of its products are known worldwide. Delvaux bags, "it bags" that never go out of fashion, are true gems.

Boulevard de Waterloo 27, 1000 Brussels Galerie de la Reine 31, 1000 Brussels www.delvaux.be

Diane von Fürstenberg (DVF)

Diane von Fürstenberg is a Belgian-American fashion designer known internationally. Her creations have been worn by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, Jessica Alba, Blake Lively, Madonna…

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Rue du Grand Cerf 11, 1000 Bruxelles https://www.dvf.com/

Edouard Vermeulen-NATAN Edouard Vermeulen, the famous Belgian couturier, best known for dressing the Belgian royals, is the artistic director of Maison Natan. Edouard Vermeulen/Natan is one of this house's lines.

Avenue Louise 158, 1050 Brussels + rue de Namur 78, 1050 Bruxelles www.natan.be

Elvis Pompilio Convinced of the need for accessories that complement clothes, Elvis Pompilio launched his own line of hats. For almost 30 years, Elvis Pompilio has worked with a number of celebrities all over the world: Ma- donna, Amelie Nothomb, Blondie, Lio, Harrison Ford, Mickey Rourke and Arielle Dombasle are regular customers, as are some royal families. After opening and closing several boutiques, he decided to set up his showroom in Brussels in order to work there full time and explore the artistic side of his personality.

Showroom: Avenue Louise 437, 1050 Brussels (by appointment) www.elvispompilio.com

Eric Beauduin This designer has a special affection for clothes. A desire to free himself from the constraints of over- consumption gave him the idea of creating an experimental collection of bags made from second-hand clothing, mainly in fabric and leather. Each item is unique and reuses the pockets, the patina and maybe even the soul of the original garment. For five years, the experiments in the workshop have been continuing... And the shop is still open.

Chaussée de Charleroi, 229, 1060 Brussels www.ericbeauduin.be

Fabienne Delvigne Fabienne Delvigne specializes in creating and making hats, bags, jewellery and other haute couture accessories. Incedibly imaginative, she loves to work with other talents to develop her skills in new but always elegant and refined ways. Several royal families are on her list of regular customers.

Showroom: rue André Fauchille 8, 1150 Brussels (by appointment) www.fabiennedelvigne.be

Gioia Seghers Trained at La Cambre school of art and design, Gioia Seghers creates feminine items in which the materials blend into fine detail. Very modern cuts.

Studio: Rue de Cureghem 30, 1000 Brussels (by appointment) www.gioiaseghers.com

Ilke Cop ILKECOP is a new label (2015) for women. Based in Brussels, all the items are produced in Belgium with great attention to detail. Ilke hopes to breathe a little fresh air into women's ready to wear.

Quai des charbonnages, 64 1080 Bruxelles http://ilkecop.com

Isabelle Baines

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Isabelle Baines, the creator of her own brand, specializes in knitwear. Limited editions, made-to-measure and rich materials are her watchwords.

Rue de la Longue Haie 4, 1000 Brussels www.isabellebaines.com

Jean Paul Knott This Belgian designer, who works at Saint Laurent in Paris, is known for his exquisite cuts and neutral colours. In 2006, he launched an art concept gallery in Brussels, the Block Knott Gallery, where he now hosts other contemporary artists.

Rue Lebeau 57, 1000 Brussels www.jeanpaulknott.com

Jean Paul Lespagnard This native of Liège quickly made a name for himself in the world of fashion by constantly pushing the envelope. Unexpected items are presented at each show under an original theme. His showroom is in Paris. In Brussels, the Stijl boutique offers a beautiful selection of his creations. www.jeanpaullespagnard.com

Johanne Riss Johanne Riss's style works on all levels: ready to wear, wedding dresses, evening dresses, accessories and jewellery. A perfectionist, she leaves no detail to chance and watches over her creations from design to finishing. Her designs inevitably evoke lightness, transparency and purity.

Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains 35, 1000 Brussels www.johanneriss.com

Les Filles à Papa Carol and Sarah, the designers behind Les Filles à Papa, are originally from Liège. Spontaneous and always marked by a touch of humour, this brand offers a complete collection, right down to swimsuits. Sold all over the world, it can be found online and in the Brussels boutique Icon. http://fillesapapa.com

Lilù handbags Lilù is a 100% Belgian brand offering handbags with striking finishes. Using high-quality leather, shimmering colours and varied shapes, the designer Emmanuelle Adam takes pains with each model and displays them in her charming shop in the Rue du Bailli.

Rue du Bailli 9, 1000 Brussels www.lilu.be

Louise Assomo The elegant creations of Louise Assomo, a designer from Brussels, are stamped by retro influences. She also designs jewellery and accessories. Their diversity can be seen in the details and the prints. The complete collection is available from her e-shop. www.louiseassomo.be

Lunetier Ludovic Ludovic Elens' glasses are hand-crafted in his workshop in the Sablon district. They are made only of luxury materials. The creative possibilities are endless. This spectacle maker applies the skills of a

7 craftsman to the materials, altering the thickness and colour effects to obtain a top-of-the-range finish.

Rue Ernest Allard 14, 1000 Brussels www.lunetierludovic.be

Maison Margiela Maison Margiela, named after its founder, is where fashion and design meet. The Maison creates both haute couture and ready to wear. Look around the shop in the Rue de Flandre and you will discover the mysteries of the Margiela myth (aka the man who is never seen).

Rue de Flandre 114, 1000 Brussels www.maisonmartinmargiela.com

Niyona Nina, Jonathan and Anthony, the modern craftspersons behind Niyona, work in leather, with everything hand-crafted and made to order. They also undertake collaborations, most notably with Superpieceofchic, Maison Vervloet and a number of restaurants. All their creations are available in their shop, Hello James, which also displays goods produced by other craftsmen. The group offers workshops to pass on their skills.

Rue de Laeken 86, 1000 Brussels http://niyona.be

Sabine Herman Sabine Herman is a goldsmith. She has always wanted her jewellery to be worn rather than displayed in galleries and for the door of her shop to always be open. The shop not only houses her own productions but also those of other designers, such as Caroline Swolfs, Bergue and Claudia Hoppe. Her wish is to make up-to-date jewellery that is accessible to all.

Rue Lebeau 86, 1050 Brussels www.sabineherman.be

Scabal Founded in Belgium in 1938 by Otto Hertz, Scabal was originally a clothing shop and a fabric supply house. Hertz's successor, J-P Thissen, and his son, Gregor Thissen, are the third-generation owners of the business. Today, with its superior quality fabrics, Scabal supplies the most prestigious tailors and traders on the planet. It also makes suits, elegant waistcoats and top of the range shirts to satisfy the most exacting customers.

Boulevard de Waterloo 32, 1000 Brussels www.scabal.com

Stephanie Anspach "Less is mode" is her slogan. Her collections are defined by starkly simple cuts and androgynous styles. The garment is enough in itself. You can find her pieces in shops in Brussels, including Cachemire Coton & Soie, Vert Chasseur and Icon. http://stephanieanspach.be

Superpieceofchic Barbara Repole and Sebastien Pescarollo's collections are based on prints of all kinds. Each item is unique and can be regarded as a collector's item, as the editions are very limited. They are sold online and at Icon and Hello James. www.superpieceofchic.com

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Valérie Berckmans In her delightful little boutique-workshop, Valérie Berckmans designs a women's ready-to-wear line in a sober, graphical style, enlivened here and there by special details, such as topstitching, hand embroidery and trompe-l'oeil elements. Her philosophy revolves around the criteria of sustainable development: ecological or fair-trade fabrics and recycled raw materials. All 100% trendy, colourful and Made in Belgium.

Rue Van Artevelde 8, 1000 Brussels www.valerieberckmans.be

DESIGN

A new wind is blowing through Brussels. Some trendy new addresses are springing up all over the region, places where the architects of Brussels design are expressing all their creativity. Below is a list of some of the designers who best represent the "Brussels touch" .

Alain Berteau - Alain Berteau Designwork & Objekten After graduating in architecture from La Cambre in 1996, Alain Berteau opened an office in Brussels to work both as an architect and a designer. Today, Alain Berteau Designworks is one of Belgium's leading product and interior design and brand creation agencies. It is associated with numerous labels such as Montis, Bulo, Feld and Vange. It has even set up its own label "Objekten". http://alainberteau.tumblr.com

Alain Gilles Alain Gilles, one of Brussels' most eminent designers, has a number of best-sellers to his credit. He regularly collaborates with the big publishing houses. A designer with an atypical career path, he takes a great deal of his inspiration from public art and public spaces. His designs are meant to be simple and easy to understand. www.alaingilles.com

Ateliers J & J Created in 2012 by two self-taught craftsmen, Jean Angelats and Jonathan Renou, Ateliers J & J are a design and furniture-making workshop. Conceived as a single production unit, the workshop comprises a carpentry section and an ironwork section. Ateliers J & J were born from a self-financing, craftsmanlike approach. The aim of Ateliers J & J is to create furniture which is aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting, and affordable. The workshop is based in the outskirts of Brussels, and all raw materials are sourced locally, from Belgian suppliers. Ateliers J & J are designers and makers of limited edition furniture, all of which is entirely made on their premises.In their first collection, Ateliers J & J present a range of furniture which combines wood and metal. All furniture structures are made of bent tubular steel, painted and furnished with solid wood or wood panels (multiplex). http://ateliersjetj.com

Charles Kaisin Charles Kaisin has a wealth of education and experience, which allows him to wear many hats with ease: artistic director, set designer, event designer, architect, designer, etc. Although his work is not limited to recycling, it is often linked with this theme, as he transforms recycled materials into design objects, but his creativity is limitless.

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Charlotte Lancelot After graduating in industrial design from La Cambre, Charlotte Lancelot soon started to collaborate with big labels, such as Koziol, Konstantin Slawinski, Kidslab, Easyoga, sdesign, rvb, and MUDAM. In 2012 she joined up with the Spanish label GAN, for which she create collections of carpets, pouffes and cushions featuring oversized cross-stitch. Her designs mix together materials, shapes, colours and textures with great ease. www.charlottelancelot.com

Dominique Rigo Dominique Rigo means designer furniture and contemporary decoration. The firm has always opted for modern styles combining comfort and functionality, with no modish effects or crazy ideas. The company currently runs four showrooms in Brussels, including three mono-brand flagship stores (Cassina, Vitra and Poltrona Frau), and a much larger (3,500 m2) store in Uccle that offers a host of top international brands. The most prestigious designer furniture, lighting and accessories are on display at the four locations in different settings:– in mansions or a more contemporary loft-like setting.

Avenue Louise 154, 1000 Brussels www.dominiquerigo.be

Hubert Verstraeten - Tamawa Established in 2008, TAMAWA owes its clear identity to the Bakelite ball, which is the core component of its collections. It all started when designer Hubert Verstraeten met with the snooker ball manufacturer SALUC, based in Tournai. Since then, SALUC has supplied the phenolic resin Aramith to the designer, who has produced a whole line of jewellery, as well as small items of furniture and accessories. In Japanese ‘TAMAWA’ means “ball on a steel ring”. www.tamawa.be

Jean François d’Or - Loudordesign Another graduate of La Cambre, in industrial design, Jean François D’Or, produces designs that can be described as poetic. He creates simple, unpretentious objects. After several international collaborations, he opened his own design studio, "Loudordesign" , in 2003, which works with companies from the concept to production. www.loudordesign.be

Laura Greindl – Atelier 365 In her Brussels workshop, "Atelier 365" , Laura Greindl works in wood to craft bespoke furniture with a number of other designers. Atelier 365 also organizes cabinet-making workshops. www.atelier365.be

Marina Bautier - BAUTIER Trained in England at Bucks New University, Marina Bautier set up in Brussels in 2003. She works for several international brands and also has her own label, "BAUTIER". BAUTIER offers quality furniture with clean, simple lines. www.marinabautier.com

Natalie Dewez The work of Nathalie Dewez ranges from small objects to monumental installations, from limited edition

10 pieces to industrial products. She collaborates with several international brands, such as Hermès, Habitat and Ligne Roset. Nathalie Dewez is a designer whose medium is light and whose materials vary between metal, glass and other durable materials. She is a graduate of La Cambre. http://nathaliedewez.com

Nicolas Destino A pioneer in conceptual design, Nicolas Destino is recognized for his vision of the object, which he usual- ly presents in the form of collections, to which he brings his own strong identity. www.nicolasdestino.be

Sylvain Willenz Brussels native Sylvain Willenz set up his design office in 2004. With his team, he works for a variety of international clients on projects ranging from lighting to consumer goods and electronics. www.sylvainwillenz.com

Vervloet For four generations, the Vervloet family firm has been crafting decorative locks and other door fittings. Since its beginnings in 1905, Maison Vervloet has built a reputation in the field of decorative hardware. Now run by Isabelle Hamburger, the great-granddaughter of the founder, Vervloet has become the world leader in the field of art locks. http://vervloet.com

Xavier Lust After graduating in interior architecture from Saint Luc, Xavier Lust opened his studio in 1992. His designs are easily identifiable by the visible tensions that he gives to his objects and the curves obtained by his innovative process for (de)forming metal. His work is on permanent display in several museums, including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. www.xavierlust.com

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Jewellery

Poised between fashion and design, you can find jewellery designers. Brussels is home to some major designers and a variety of older and more recent firms.

Christa Reniers With over 20 years' experience, Christa Reniers continues to create delicate jewellery that are true works of art. Each model is hand-crafted using the lost wax technique. This is a unique craftsman’s process that gives the designs their exceptional visual individuality and sculpted character.

Rue Lebeau 61, 1000 Brussels www.christareniers.com

Céline d’Aoust Céline works exclusively in natural stones: amethysts, quartz, moonstones... Her preference is for tourmalines and spinels, rare stones with an infinite range of colours that are her signature gemstones. The watchword remains attention to detail and displaying the sparkle of the stones to best effect.

Rue Franz Merjay 158, 1050 Brussels www.celinedaoust.com

De Greef 1848 Two brothers, Arnaud and Jacques Wittmann, one a jewellery designer and the other a watchmaker, run De Greef. Arnaud Wittmann offers designs that adapt to all trends, with generous, ample volumes that stamp them as his creations. Jacques Wittmann offers the best makes of Swiss and German watches.

Rue au Beurre 24-26, 1000 Brussels www.degreef1848.be

Leysen 1855 Leysen means 160 years of history and bespoke creations. Maison Leysen sees fine jewellery as an art form and creates timeless jewels. These marvellous objects are passed down from generation to generation. Leysen is a supplier to the Belgian court.

Place du Petit Sablon 32, 1000 Brussels www.leysen.eu

Olivia Hainaut Olivia Hainaut's designs are the stuff of dreams. Rivers of pearls, strass and crystal mingle to create unique jewels. She designs marvels to order that can be worn as a real statement .

Showroom: Rue de la Victoire 194A, 1060 Brussels (by appointment only) www.oliviahainaut.com

Wolfers 1812 Wolfers is one of the oldest and most prestigious goldsmithing and jewellery houses in Europe. They create jewels that combine classicism, elegance and creative daring.

Boulevard de Waterloo 1, 1000 Brussels http://wolfers.be

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Marie-France Vankueken Marie-France Vankueken’s her workshop is tucked away in the ’Entrepôt Royal de Tour & Taxis. She works precious metals and combines the materials intelligently. Her designs are both organic and contemporary, fashioned to reflect her experience. She also transforms old jewellery and gives it a new lease of life.

Tour & Taxis (Entrepôt Royal), Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels www.lesbijouxdemariefrance.com

Marianne Timperman Marianne Timperman works and creates with her daughter Valerie. She uses several old craftsman’s techniques which she learnt all over the world. Her true savoir faire allows her to produce exceptional jewellery made entirely by hand. with a natural, uneven appearance.

Rue Antoine Dansaert 50, 1000 Brussels www.mariannetimperman.be

Skin & Soul jewelry Martine Hermans gained all her inspiration from her extensive travels and varied training. In 2003, she created a new collection based on a skin printing concept that she calls "SKIN AND SOUL JEWELRY". This technique allows her to create very personal jewellery.

Rue Faider 121, 1050 Brussels http://martinehermans-frisvold.be

Saskia Shutt Saskia Skutt creates stunning jewellery in silver, gold and platinum, encrusted with natural gemstones. Her collections are for both women and men. Everything is hand-made in her Brussels workshop.

Rue d’Alost 7 – 11, 1000 Brussels http://saskiashutt.com

Els Vansteelandt – Contemporary Jewelry Els Vansteelandt designs small objets d’art. Her work is even displayed in museums and galleries in various cities in Europe. She shares a workshop with Sophie Heymans, whose creations have travelled around the world. The gallery is a space for displaying their contemporary jewellery and objets d'art as well as those of other international designers. It is a real creative laboratory!

Rue du Rempart des Moines 15, 1000 Brussels www.contemporaryjewellery.be

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III. Some addresses for shopping*

Fashion and accessories

BEL Arte Bel'Arte offers a selection of jewellery, accessories and objects by Belgian designers. The work of more than 90 designers is on display!

Rue de Flandres 53, 1000 Brussels www.bel-arte.be

Belge une fois Belgianness supported on many pillars. The place to find THE gift that will please.

Rue Haute 89, 1000 Brussels http://belgeunefois.com

Belgikië A real Aladdin's cave of handicrafts. Belgian savoir faire is found in a multitude of must-have objects

Rue Longue Vie 36, 1050 Brussels www.belgikie.be

Degand Maison Degand presents a high-quality selection that only a few international houses can offer. Here, real craftsmanship is de rigueur. Everything is exclusive and made with passion: bespoke suits, shoes, ready to wear, a cigar section, jewellery and rare objects.

Avenue Louise 415, 1050 Brussels www.degand.be

D-Underwear A place for underwear that fits your body shape and style. Here you can find a variety of brands for men and women: Fille d’O, Eres, Hanro, Paul Smith, Yasmine Eslami, Laura Urbinati …

Rue Antoine Dansaert 47, 1000 Brussels www.dunderwear.be

Francis Ferent An upmarket multi-brand firm with clothes, accessories, leather goods, etc.

Avenue Louise 60, 1000 Brussels www.francisferent.be

Hatshoe Hatshoe is a shoe shop. The ne plus ultra of shoes, offering brands like Chloé and Balenciaga, as well as purely Belgian products: Véronique Branquinho, Dries Van Noten and Ellen Verbeek.

Rue Antoine Dansaert 89, 1000 Brussels www.hatshoe.be

Hoet Optiek A splendid space dedicated to exceptional glasses is located in trendy Rue Dansaert, reminiscent of

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Brussels’ large department stores of yesteryear. They display only their own designs. Visitors can find the entire Theo collection and the exclusive Hoet glasses.

Rue Antoine Dansaert 97, 1000 Brussels www.optiekhoet-brussel.be

Hunting & Collecting Hunting and Collecting is more than a boutique, it is a platform of expression for international contemporary fashion and design. Every six months, the atmosphere changes, based on a very specific theme. In a 300 m² space, Hunting and Collecting offers brands such as Carven, Stine Goya, Wood Wood, BWGH, Kenzo, Been Trill, Maison Kitsune, Opening ceremony, etc., as well as Mosaert, the collection by the internationally renowned Belgian singer Stromae.

Rue des Chartreux 17, 1000 Brussels www.huntingandcollecting.com

Icon Icon presents a selection of very sophisticated brands and young labels, both Belgian and international.

Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains 5, 1000 Brussels www.icon-shop.be

Kure KURE is a concept store inspired by simple, current, authentic Nordic trends. Discover a painstaking collection of brands from elsewhere, such as Anine Bing, Hope, Ganni, Frissur, Won Hundred, Margaux Lonberg, etc.

Boulevard de Waterloo 13A, 1000 Brussels www.kure.be

Les Brusselois(e)s Les Brusselois(e)s is a window on Made in Belgium creativity that dresses women, men, children and tots from head to foot. Clothing, hats, bags, shoes, scarves and accessories...

Rue Lebeau 13, 1000 Brussels www.lesbrusseloises.be

Mr Ego Mr Ego is one of the not-to-be-missed streetwear addresses. This boutique with an urban atmosphere offers a carefully chosen selection of over 30 international brands. There is a section dedicated to trendy books and magazines.

Rue des Pierres 29, 1000 Brussels www.mr-ego.be

Prive Joke Established in Brussels since 1994, Prive Joke is a multi-brand shop with a nice range of international brands.

Rue Marché au Charbon 76, 1000 Brussels www.privejoke.com

Smets Concept Store

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SMETS is an address that combines fashion, design and contemporary art. This family concept is unique to Brussels. Here, the latest trends are displayed in an exceptional setting with an uncluttered décor.

Numerous top-flight Belgian brands feature prominently. Rue de Namur 68, 1000 Brussels www.smets.lu/en/stores/brussels

Stijl Femme et Homme Stjil is a concept, as well as two locations with collections for men and women created by Belgium's leading stylists of recent years, especially the " Antwerp Six ". Among the designers featured are: Dries van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Raf Simons, Sofie D’Hoore, Kris van Assche, Stephan Schneider, Veronique Branquihno, Tim Van Steenbergen, Katrien Van Hecke, Jean-paul Lespagnard, Krjst, A.F. Vandevorst and Jean-Paul Lespagnard. But Stjil is more than a boutique: its owner, Sonja Noël, was at the forefront of the district's "fashion and design" movement. A true visionary, she was the first to set up shop at this upmarket address in Rue Dansaert.

Rue Antoine Dansaert 74, 1000 Brussels Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains 6, 1000 Brussels www.stijl.be

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Design

Cassina Cassina was founded in 2011 on Avenue Louise in partnership with Dominque Rigo. Cassina is synonymous with "Made in ” design. Its three-storey, 800 m² showroom also offers the group's own brands , Cappellini and Poltrona Frau.

Avenue Louise 154, 1050 Brussels www.cassina.com

Depot Design Depot Design is an outlet more than 4,000 m² in size, with competitively priced designer furniture and décor, including sofas, tables and chairs, etc.

Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels www.depot-design.eu

DIITO Founded by two architects, Diito is a gallery and showroom exhibiting and selling selected creations by a range of young designers, as well as cutting-edge brands and vintage furniture. A number of Belgian brands can be found here: Per/use, Damien Gernay and Objekten.

Showroom: Rue des Chartreux 19, 1000 Brussels Gallery: Rue de l'Aurore 62, 1000 Brussels www.diito.be

Espace alloué: creative concept store Espace alloué is a concept store dedicated to design. It is a multi-use space that regularly hosts designers, stylists and plastic artists. It also offers a selection of graphical, self-published books. The store is the showroom for “Loué soit l'art" (wordplay: “art be praised”/”art for hire”), a contemporary artwork rental service.

Rue de la Longue Haie 23, 1000 Brussels Facebook

Flamant The idea behind Flamant, a Belgian family firm founded in 1992, was to reinterpret antique furniture and objects. This idea can still be found in its collections. The shops and showrooms have the warm atmosphere characteristic of Flamant.

Place du Grand Sablon 36, 1000 Brussels www.flamant.com

Homepage Brussels A short distance from the Châtelain are two stores adored by lovers of décor. Mostly Scandinavian brands, but also some Belgian and international designers can be found here.

Homepag: Rue du Page 109, 1050 Brussels Homepage2: Rue du Page 102, 1050 Brussels www.homepagebrussels.com

Kartell Specialising in the manufacture of plastic designer furniture, Kartell has developed its own personal style, with an emphasis on transparency. It all came about through close cooperation with the greatest

17 designers, such as Starck, Urquiola, Meda, Citterio, Lissoni, etc.

Rue Antoine Dansaert 2, 1000 Brussels www.homepagebrussels.com

La Fabrika La Fabrika's showroom accommodates a wide range of specialist design brands. Furniture, interior accessories, décor items, as well as a few design objects that undoubtedly give a unique touch to an interior. Among the brands on display are Artek, Brokis, Luster, Vitra, Normann, Casalis

Rue Antoine Dansaert 182, 1000 Brussels www.lafabrika.be

La Forêt by Lucia Esteves A boutique-workshop presenting a beautiful selection of ceramics, stoneware and china, plus small articles of furniture mostly connected with fine dining.

Rue Franz-Merjay 131, 1050 Brussels

Lulu home interior A perfect combination of articles that reek of history and a contemporary setting. Designer, vintage and retro furniture. Old-timey, kitschy and modern décor and tableware. A small café offers a simple menu with quiches, salads, soups and desserts.

Rue du Page 101, 1050 Brussels www.lulu-store.eu

Retrofaktory Retrofactory is a must-see for all lovers of design on a limited budget. Here you can find vintage furniture, as well as some contemporary brands.

Chaussée d’Alsemberg 618, 1180 Brussels www.retrofaktory.be

Sacré Sucré Sacré Sucré is a studio specialising in interior decoration created by Margot Ghysels. It helps its clients to create a unique atmosphere for their private cocoon or their company. A selection of original quality furniture can be found in the online shop and in the showroom.

Showroom: Chaussée de Vleurgat 125, 1000 Brussels www.sacresucre.be

Showroom 144 Showroom is a space run by Frank Pay, a devotee of vintage, and Tom Mares, a designer. It mixes furniture and objects in all styles and from all eras. The studio is also available for consultations, project design and collaborations with other artists and designers.

Rue Léon Lepage 47, 1000 Brussels www.showroom144.be

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L’Antichambre Anne Pascale Mathy-Devalck expresses the personality of her customers through the fragrances that she creates in L'Antichambre, a magnificent location in the Brugmann district. She selects the best raw materials with the help of several experienced noses. These basic ingredients are on display in the shop. After selecting one or several of them, she creates a custom perfume and the mixture is carefully prepared in the laboratory.

Place de Belgique 13, 1050 Brussels www.l-antichambre.com

Senteurs d’ailleurs Senteurs d'Ailleurs is a concept unique to Brussels. Snubbing the big brands, Senteurs d'Ailleurs prefers exclusivity and presents specialised perfume creators who have flair and style. This shop offers a wide range of niche brands that cannot be found anywhere else in Belgium.

Place Stéphanie 1A, 1050 Brussels www.senteursdailleurs.com

*For more shopping addresses go to www.visit.brussels

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IV. A TRIBUTE TO VINTAGE

In Brussels, there is a tribute to vintage in every neighbourhood. Bric-a-brac, second-hand and antique dealers, real Aladdin's caves brimming over with design and fashion treasures in settings often worthy of "Mad Men". Everything is recycled and transformed, each piece flirting again with all its retro cool. But the vintage charm of the capital does not stop there: Brussels hosts numerous events that ride on the "old school" wave, offering lovers of retro trends perfect opportunities for rummaging.

GABRIELE VINTAGE LES PETITS RIENS-RETRO PARADISE Rue des Chartreux, 27, 1000 Brussels Rue Américaine 101, 1050 Brussels www.gabrielevintage.com www.lespetitsriens.be RAMON & VALY VINTAGE SHOP Bernard Gavilan Rue des Teinturiers 19, 1000 Brussels Rue Blaes 146, 1000 Brussels www.facebook.com/RamonValyVintageShop www.bernardgavilan.be EPISODE Think Twice / T2 Rue de la Violette 28, 1000 Brussels Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains 57 & Rue des www.episode.eu Eperonniers 71, 1000 Brussels www.thinktwice-secondhand.be LADY DANDY Les Enfants d'Edouard Rue du Page 51, 1050 Brussels Avenue Louise 175 – 177, 1050 Brussels www.ladydandy.com www.lesenfantsdedouard.com FOXHOLE VINTAGE SHOP Foxhole Marolles Rue des Riches-Claires 4, 1000 Brussels Rue des Renards 6, 1000 Brussels www.facebook.com/foxhole.vintageshop PEAU D'ANE Vêtue & Vêtu Rue des Eperonniers 37, 1000 Brussels Rue Léon Lepage 5 & 12, 1000 Brussels www.facebook.com/peaudanecreations Isabelle Bajart Old & New Rue des Chartreux 25, 1000 Brussels Rue de Flandre 59, 1000 Brussels www.isabellebajart.be Melting Pot-vintage au kilo Oxfam Vintage Rue Haute 154, 1000 Brussels Rue de Flandre 102-104, 1000 Brussels www.facebook.com/MeltingPotKilo Foxhole DÉJÀ VU Rue des Riches Claires 4 Rue des Eperonniers 15, 1000 Bruxelles 1000 Bruxelles https://www.dejavu.shop/

V. HOW TO GET THERE

Feel like discovering more places for fashion and design? Visit.brussels offers visitors hungery for trends three small tools that fit in their pocket. These mini-maps give an overview of the Brussels shopping areas and the places that must not to be missed. A personal shopping service is also available with personal shoppers and style counsellors selected for their sense of fashion.

Dépliant « shopping/mode » Since the savoir-faire of Brussels' stylists is exported to the four corners of the world, a large number of small shops open up each year in the different districts of the capital. A kaleidoscope of addresses

20 waiting to be discovered without delay in the centre and in the Dansaert, Louise, Bailli, Châtelain, Saint- Jacques, Sablon districts. Available in: FR/EN/ NL

Personal shopping service Visit.brussels has launched its own personal shopping service. The service, which has existed since 2009, now has 13 new personal shoppers available to guide Belgian and foreign visitors in their purchases. It is offered in 10 languages: FR, NL, EN, DE, ES, IT, HB, RU, GR, PL. One session lasts 3 hours and costs € 275. More information on the service and on our shoppers: www.personalshopping.brussels

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VI. CULTURAL AND EXCEPTIONAL PLACES TO VISIT

ADAM - Art & Design Atomium Museum Located at one of Brussels’ major tourist centres, this museum turns the spotlight on the glorious years of plastic, alongside art and design from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Art & Design Atomium Muse- um has 5,000 m² of space, almost half of which is devoted to a permanent exhibition of the Philipe De- celle collection. Started in the 1980s, this striking collection, the only one of its kind in the world, brings together several hundreds of plastic objects ranging from the most commonplace to works of art. As the space cannot accommodate all of the pieces, the exhibits are rotated annually, offering new discoveries at each visit, an incentive to come back time and again. Temporary exhibitions punctuate the year.

Square de l'Atomium, 1020 Brussels www.adamuseum.be

Ampersand House Ampersand House is an art and design museum set in a magnificent mansion near Avenue Louise, in the centre of Brussels. Its owners have organized the gallery as a constantly evolving environment in which vintage and contemporary works are mixed together to stimulate dialogue between collectors and designers. During exhibitions, Ampersand House is open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Outside exhibition hours, visits are by appointment.

Rue de Suisse 33, 1060 Brussels www.ampersandhouse.com

Galerie Maniera Galerie Maniera encourages the meeting of architects and artists, in order to develop limited edition furniture. Architects often have a close relationship with the visual arts, while artists are often inspired by their spatial environment, Maniera aims to make something solid out of this proximity with shared designs. Maniera also exhibits these creations at various sites and in various cities, but the prototypes can be seen by appointment in the home of the founders, Amaryllis Jacobs & Kwinten Lavigne.

Rue de la Caserne 74, 1000 Brussels (by appointment) http://maniera.be

More Than a House Isabelle and Jean-Charles Mazet, two French landscapers, designers, bargain hunters and decorators, who are sensitive to true luxury, quality craftsmanship and rare objects, decided to open a one-of-a-kind house in Brussels, named More Than A House. A place for exhibitions, events and sales, it allows the public to discover the couple's various collections, as well as those of a selection of hand-picked international artists.

Rue Franz Merjay 190, 1050 Brussels www.morethanahouse.be

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Musée David & Alice Van Buuren In 1929, after they had started to plant garden, Dutch banker David van Buuren (1886-1955), a member of the House of Orange, and his wife Alice built their home. Europe was then in the midst of the golden years and the elite wanted luxury. Interior decorators responded to this desire, using precious materials, such as exotic woods, burr woods, shagreen and ivory. Superb collections of pictures from the 15th to the 20th century, including a second version of the "Fall of Icarus" painted by Breughel the Elder. The word "harmony" defines all by itself this splendid house and garden.

Avenue Léo Errera 41, 1180 Brussels www.museumvanbuuren.com

Museum of Fashion and Lace Fashion and Lace museum hosts temporary exhibitions to show fashion students’ piece of work as well as confirmed fashion designers’ creations. A permanent exhibition is dedicated to lace.

Rue de la Violette 12, 1000 Brussels www.fashionandlacemuseum.brussels

Horta Museum The Horta Museum is located in the private house and studio of Victor Horta (1861-1947). Built between 1898 and 1901, the two buildings are typical of Art Nouveau at its height. The interior decoration has largely been retained, the mosaics, stained glass, furniture and murals forming a harmonious and elegant whole, down to the last detail. The museum is also a research centre focusing on Victor Horta and Art Nouveau. The architect's personal archives, a collection of the plans for his buildings and the library are open to the public by appointment.

Rue Américaine 25, 1060 Brussels www.hortamuseum.be

Villa Empain This lovely Art Deco home in the heart of the capital of Europe has become a centre for art and dialogue between the cultures of the East and the West. The centre pursues several further aims: cultural, artistic, educational and scientific, as well as a variety of activities strengthening this dialogue. It is in this spirit of cultural openness that the Boghossian Foundation presents prestigious exhibitions, open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.

Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 67, 1050 Brussels www.villaempain.com

VII. EVENTS

Brussels Vintage Market Every month Every first Sunday of the month, Brussels Vintage Market sets up shop in the Halles Saint-Géry. Vintage clothing and furniture stallholders mix with young designers to offer you an original shopping opportunity. Drinks and pastries also await you.

Place Saint Géry, 1000 Brussels www.brusselsvintagemarket.be

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Mad Fashion Sales Twice a year Twice a year, MAD Brussels, the fashion and design centre, invites fashion lovers to its MAD FASHION SALES, a unique opportunity to find designer pieces at reasonable prices. www.madbrussels.be

Art truc troc & Design January Hundreds of works by emerging and established artists, selected by a panel of professionals, will be on display: paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings, engravings, installations and design objects. http://tructroc.be

Brussels Design Market Septembre A hundred or so professional and skilled amateur exhibitors from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, etc. unpack their wares, furniture and objects from the 50s, 60s, 70s and early 80s, in a relaxed flea market atmosphere. www.brusselsdesignmarket.be

Nationa(a)l Nationa(a)l is a showcase for Belgian talent from across the spectrum: fashion, design, cinema, music, visual arts, dance and gastronomy. Also on the programme: a pop-up sales counter, temporary exhibitions and events. www.nationalstore.be

The Dressing Room Plusieurs fois par an Some forty exhibitors sell the treasures from their wardrobes and give their clothes a new life. www.facebook.com/thedressingroombrussels

La Cambre Fashion Show June Going from strength to strength, the annual La Cambre Fashion Show is a major event for future graduates, crowning five years of studies in the Fashion department of this standard-setting school. The show features two hours of original creations by the students and a magical setting worthy of the great Paris shows. www.lacambre.be

Madifesto MADIFESTO is an event dedicated to fashion and the fashion business that was started by MAD Brussels, the Brussels Centre for Fashion and Design. MAD Brussels honours Brussels fashion through exchanges and discussions. By this means, professionals have the chance to discover what goes on behind the scenes in several lines of the fashion business.

More information: www.madbrussels.be

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September Design September has become the meeting place for design enthusiasts and encompasses over 100 cultural and commercial events in Brussels. For a month, the city will become a meeting place for many Belgian designers and will also welcome international designers. The festival promotes the many different applications of design and the multidisciplinary links within the field: furniture design, architecture and graphic and textile design, etc.

A wide range of events offered by many associations and independent organizations enliven Design September's cultural dimension: exhibitions, conferences, a design market, a Pecha Kucha event, visits to Brussels designers' studios and lots more. www.designseptember.be

Opening of the MAD Centre 20 April 2017 Various activities will be held to celebrate the opening of the new Fashion and Design Centre, including an exhibition (opening on 20 April 2017) and a festive weekend (21-23 April 2017). Don't miss them! www.madbrussels.be

Uptown Design tour Septembre Uptown Design is a tour of various luxury designer brands in the upper part of the city which provides exposure for the designers. It allows art and design lovers to discover and to purchase certain works. www.uptowndesigntour.com

Brussels Fashion Days October Three days devoted to fashion and fashion designers that bring together the talents of tomorrow, the new wave, and the established designers. There are four fashion shows by the most promising gradu- ates of the best schools, plus renowned stylists whose silhouettes will be presented in a real anthology of fashion. A Fashion Pop-Up Store, a Fashion Talk, a School Street, a Hair & Make Up workshop and auditions for tomorrow's top models also feature on the programme. http://brusselsfashiondays.be

Ethnotendance October Ethnotendance is an event that celebrates diversity not only in designers and artists but also in the public. Since its beginnings, Ethnotendance has redefined the codes for fashion and creativity. It is a unique platform for designers, artists and models to independently reaffirm their countries of origin or even their social class. http://ethno-tendance.be

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VIII. SCHOOLS AND PROFESSIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Ateliers Lannaux Atelier Lannaux is a private design school founded in October 1992. In its 22 years, it has earned itself a significant place among Belgian fashion schools. The distinctive feature of the Atelier is its focus on top of the range ready to wear and haute couture. It is the only school in Belgium where students can learn pattern and fabric making. The school's goal is to educate students to be ready for the job market. The curriculum is well-rounded and the students have many opportunities open to them when they have completed their studies diligently. Fashion designers can become designers, either self-employed or working for a company, style counsellors in a consultancy, buyers for specialized stores, product managers, stylists for fashion magazines, etc. www.atelierlannaux.com

La Cambre The workshop offers a five-year course organized around two main themes: DESIGN and FASHION.

Some great names who studied here are:: Anthony Vacarello, Natalia Brilli, Cathy Pill, Olivier Theyskens, Sandrina Fasoli, Cédric Charlier, etc.

A Master’s degree course in Accessories was added to the school's programme in 2015. It is designed for art school graduates whose work is linked to design, fashion design and object creation, and who wish to specialise in this field.

La Cambre also offers courses in interior architecture and industrial design. Its specialist training has given the world many international talents. www.lacambre.be

Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer The main thrust of the fashion design department is to train versatile individuals who are capable of performing all the roles inherent to the profession, from the choice of the thread and colour to the subsequent stages of the design process, right up to the creation of a prototype, not forgetting the economics of the process. www.he-ferrer.eu

Saint Luc The Bachelor in Fashion Design emphasizes, in a versatile way, role of the artistic, technical and business aspects of designing clothes and accessories for both private and public companies. Designers and creators must be steeped in the currents of thought and aesthetics in order to extract from them the essential characteristics of fashion and develop a personal style. On the technical side, they must reconcile their art with technical production requirements and find solutions for the problems encountered by using the appropriate methods and keeping abreast of technological advances. They are also involved in the field of marketing, in creating and developing a brand image for a house or for their own product and in altering it to fit the current business climate. www.stluc-bruxelles-eps.be

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For a number of years Sint-Lukas Brussel has been providing quality courses in art and architecture. The school also offers the possibility of a professional bachelor's degree in construction and interior architecture. www.luca-arts.be

MODESIGN Academy: Belgian School of Fashion and Design Management Brussels is joining Paris, London and Milan as capitals of fashion and design management thanks to MODESIGN Academy. This private school, founded by Olivier Zeegers, a Belgian graduate in fashion management from the Institut Français de la Mode, offers management courses to the fashion and de- sign industries. There are several types of courses: Master’s degree courses, workshops and evening classes. http://modesignacademy.com

MAD Brussels MAD is the Brussels fashion and design centre. As a platform dedicated to fashion and design professionals, MAD has a number of missions. As the place where these professionals can find expertise and support, MAD Brussels coordinates the support and initiatives that are channelled to it and ensures the local and international economic promotion of Brussels designers. Its division "MAD@work" is aimed at the professionals in these two sectors and acts as a go-between for workers and employers.

Through its consultancy and coaching services, MAD Brussels also helps designers and stylists to launch themselves. www.madbrussels.be

Brussels Exclusive Labels Brussels Exclusive Labels, formerly the “Chambre du Haut Commerce d’Art et de Luxe”, is a non-profit organisation founded in 1937. It brings together around 70 of the capital’s most prestigious labels. They have made expertise, tradition, enterprise and creativity their way of life. The name confirms the objectives that were once defined by the Chambre. www.brussels-exclusive-labels.be

IX. VISIT.BRUSSELS CONTACT INFORMATION

Press

Gary Divito [email protected] +32 (0) 2 548 04 46 Pierre Massart [email protected] +32 (0) 2 548 04 45 Noémie Wibail [email protected] +32 (0) 2 548 04 74

Culture & City life

Fashion Philippine Nicaise [email protected] +32 (0) 2 549 55 00

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Guy de Bellefroid [email protected] +32 (0) 2 549 55 05

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