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2_0_DiscoverBenelux_71_November_2019_Cover_Spine.qxp_Layout 4 25/10/2019 09.55 Page 1 D I S C O V I S S U E 71 | N O V E M B E R 2 019 E R B E N E L U X I S S U E 7 1 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 P R O M O T I N G B E L G I U M , T H E N E T H LEONIE E R PLUS L A N FLEMISH MASTER ARCHITECTS D S & TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN THE NETHERLANDS L U X E CHRISTMAS MARKETS GUIDE M B MEIJER O BUSINESS, DESIGN AND CULTURE U A N E W B E G I N N I N G R G P R O M O T I N G B E L G I U M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S A N D L U X E M B O U R G Discover Benelux | Contents Contents NOVEMBER 2019 60 96 COVER FEATURE 90 Christmas Markets Guide 60 Leonie Meijer Get ready for the festive season with our guide to the must-visit Christmas markets in Wallonia It has been almost ten years since Rotterdam and Northern France. native Leonie Meijer shot to fame as a finalist on the first ever season ofThe Voice of Holland. Since then, she has collaborated with musi- BUSINESS cians and composers from a variety of musical 64 Column, regulars and more genres, but decided that for her latest album, Perfect Solitude, she would go it alone. We We take a look at the month ahead in Benelux caught up with Meijer to find out more about the business, as well as profiling the real estate 15 making of an immensely personal record. companies you need to know about. THEMES FEATURES 76 Ten of the Best Dutch 12 Top Flemish Master Architects & Belgian Comfort Foods We present our guide to the best of architec- The Dutch and Belgians certainly know a thing ture and design in Flanders, as well as getting in or two about eating well when the temperatures the mood for the upcoming World Architecture drop, as proven by our list of the region’s most Festival in Amsterdam. mouthwatering winter dishes. 28 The Netherlands in 2020: The Ultimate Destination DON’T MISS From world-class exhibitions to gourmet ex- periences, not to mention stunning nature and 6 Fashion Picks | 10 Desirable Designs unspoiled beaches, the Netherlands has it all, 80 Out & About | 98 Columns 44 whatever the season. Plan your next trip with our tourism and culture guide. Issue 71 | November 2019 | 3 Discover Benelux | Editor’s Note Dear Reader, As temperatures drop and the nights draw in, the November issue of Discover Benelux is here to help ease you into the winter. The holiday season is just around the corner, and we are getting ready for Discover Benelux Eline Joling the festivities with a bumper Christmas Issue 71, November 2019 Elodie Noël markets guide. Whether you’re shopping Emma Wesseling for Christmas presents, tasty treats or Published 11.2019 Ingrid Opstad decorations, there is no better way to get ISSN 2054-7218 Laura Gozzi into the festive spirit. Lauren Walker Published by Matt Antoniak We also help beat the winter blues with our mouthwatering list of Scan Group Michiel Stol the top-ten winter comfort foods. With hearty stews, warming Myriam Gwynned soups and spice-infused desserts, winter classics are an integral Print Paola Westbeek part of the Benelux region’s culinary culture and a delicious way Uniprint Pierre Antoine Zahnd to prepare for the season ahead. Stephanie Uwalaka Executive Editor Steve Flinders On the cover this month is Dutch singer Leonie Meijer, who Thomas Winther Stuart Forster shot to fame as a finalist on the first ever season of The Voice of Holland. Since then, The Voice format has been exported all over Creative Director Cover Photo the world, while Meijer, now 34, has proven herself to be one of Mads E. Petersen © Dario & Misja the Netherlands’ most talented recording artists. We caught up with the Rotterdam native to get the lowdown on her breathtak- Editor Sales & Key Account Managers ing new album, Perfect Solitude, which examines the power and Anna Villeleger Mette Tonnessen beauty of being alone. Katia Sfihi Copy-editor Micha Cornelisse Elsewhere in the magazine, we start the countdown to World Karl Batterbee Petra Foster Architecture Festival, which returns to Amsterdam next month, by taking a look at some of Belgium’s most inspiring master Graphic Designer Publisher: architects. There is also a real estate special within the business Audrey Beullier Scan Group section and a guide to some of our favourite hotspots in the 15B Bell Yard Mews Netherlands. Feature Writer Bermondsey Street Arne Adriaenssens London SE1 3TY Happy reading! United Kingdom Contributors Ariane Laurent-Smith Phone: +44 207 407 1937 Bas van Duren Email: [email protected] Debby Grooteman www.discoverbenelux.com Eddi Fiegel Anna Villeleger, Editor We are a media you can trust. The print circulation of Discover Benelux is audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC), which is the UK body for media measurement. © All rights reserved. Material contained in this publication November not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Scan Group – a trading name of Scan Magazine Ltd. This magazine contains advertorials/promotional articles. 4 | Issue 71 | November 2019 Discover Benelux | Design | Fashion Picks NOVEMBER FASHION PICKS Time to layer up Winter is coming, but there is no need to sacrifice style just because of the cold. By layering up with different textiles and adding interesting patterns, not only will you stay warm, but you will also get to show off some of the latest trends while out and about. TEXT: INGRID OPSTAD | PRESS PHOTOS Retro elegance Retro is still a big trend, and this printed silk scarf from The Kooples offers a flam- boyant dandy style. Made in Italy from silk with a silver metal ring at the front that keeps it in place with ease, this trendy scarf will give your laidback outfits a touch of vintage elegance. The Kooples, printed silk scarf with ring, €125 www.thekooples.com Quirky and cosy An unexpected way to get more warmth is to layer jackets on top of each other, and we love how G-Star is using the classic denim jacket under a winter coat. By adding a smart shirt and tie under- neath, you will look stylish in quite a quirky way. The coat is a limit- ed edition item designed in col- laboration with Max Verstappen – a great staple piece for your wardrobe this winter. Snakeskin G-Star, ‘Maxraw III Varve’ wool The fashion world can’t seem to get coat, €299.95 enough of snakeskin print this year, and we G-Star, ‘Scutar’ slim denim jacket, are all in on the trend. By adding this pair €149.95 of eye-catching shoes from Dutch brand www.g-star.com Mascolori, your outfit will be spot on. Mascolori, ‘Snaky Bastard’ shoes, €239 www.mascolori.com 6 | Issue 71 | November 2019 Sporty The red-hot ‘athleisure’ trend is still going strong, so why not bring it with you into the colder months, too? This cosy wool blend pile jacket offers superior protection from the cold. Combined with a sporty pair of running tights, it’s a match made in heaven. Arket, wool blend pile jacket, €115 Arket, alpaca fitted hoodie, €49 Arket, running tights, €49 Arket, crossbody nylon bag, €79 www.arket.com Say it in stripes This stripey dress takes you from day to night and is easy to layer up with – whether over a pair of trousers or under a warm jumper. The knotted ribbon detail in the waist makes this shirt-dress unique – the perfect marriage of chic and casual styles. Frnch, ‘Abelinia’ dress, €99 www.frnch.fr Shine on This year has been full of metallic accents. Available both in gold and silver, these me- tallic trainers from Shabbies Amsterdam are just right for adding a touch of this trend to your style. A bonus: the big white sole will make your comings and goings of the day that bit more comfortable. Shabbies Amsterdam, metallic sneaker gold, €179.95 www.shabbiesamsterdam.com 8 | Issue 71 | November 2019 Discover Benelux | Design | Desirable Designs DESIRABLE DESIGNS Reduce, reuse, recycle That’s the mantra of a sustainable future. Yet, design lovers like us are usually not the best at reducing spur-of-the-moment purchases. Luckily, there is plenty of green design out there that can spruce up your house without leaving a deep ecological footprint. TEXT: ARNE ADRIAENSSENS | PRESS PHOTOS 1. 3. 1. Big drops 2. Gym table 3. Comfortable jeans Sadly, water is becoming more and If you don’t like leaving the sofa to go Few items are as comfortable as a pair of more scarce. Therefore, it’s a good idea to the gym, just bring the gym to your jeans. Unless, perhaps, a chair made from to install the Pure Raindrop on your sofa. The Gymfloor Line is made from denim? The Unusual Chair uses pressed, downspout and catch every drop of rain a wooden gym floor that has served for old jeans as a comfortable seat and is that passes through it. Tap the water out 30 years in a Dutch sports centre. Now therefore fully ecological. They are custom into the complementary watering can it gets to retire and start a quieter life as made and even come with matching and make your plants happy.