Monday, December 28, 2009

Queen Paola of Belgium



In 1959 the house of Delvaux gave Princess Paola a special designed bag called Le grand Bonheur as a wedding present. At the end of the fifties Delvaux held the royal warrant again and they still do. The Princess became a Queen and she, along the whole Royal Family of Belgium, carries a lot of luxureous bags of this wonderful House.




A few weeks ago our Queen visited the exhibition "Delvaux: 180 years of Belgian luxury" in the Fashionmuseum of Antwerp. Open from 10-18 Tuesday-Sunday. Go and visit just untill the 21st of February!




Thank you for the photo's MoMu Facebook

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Christmas Big Time



There are many ways to get in your personal christmas mood. Some people donate money to charity, others will buy some presents for loved ones. Another fine way to get into the right mood is to visit the 'Stadsfeestzaal'.



Built in 1907, this monument had one main goal: hosting parties for the city. Different ballroom dances, fairs, graduationparties and Christmas markets. We all enjoyed it and have many exciting memories of this palace of parties. But then in the early morning on the 28th of december 2000 something horrible happend. The whole place burned down...




It's a date many citizens of Antwerp still remember. Another pearl of a monument we lost in this lovely town.
But then in oktober 2007 this magical place was completely rebuilded and renovated like never before. We were extremely happy with the result and we all can enjoy it every day of the week, exept on sundays.
Nowadays it's one of Europe's most wonderful shoppingcenters. The large offer of different shops is a plus. The first Urban Outfitters of the European continent, Antwerps very first Nike shop and ofcourse Cos.

Be Cos
The upscale version of H&M with lovely costumes for men and fancy dresses for the ladies, all at acceptable prices. The staff is treating you like a king, which is always nice.
During our personal shopping sprees we often pass by this Cos-y shop. The way they help us and our clients, is almost unique in it's way. A drink, a chat and the right help for the perfect outfit: splendid!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

It's good to be a boy!



Not so long ago we were looking and laughing with the craziness of the queue of fashionistas in front of H&M for the special designs of Jimmy Choo. Waiting early in the morning with many raindrops falling on their heads. It was fun to watch on the other side of the street ... under an umbrella!



The whole collection was sold out in no-time, what did you expect?
This week I was going for a shopwalk in this wonderful fashioncity. I passed H&M and believe it or not, I saw the last three articles of Mr Choo for men! Black shoes, beautiful, the right price and they were in my size! Grab, pay & enjoy. I tell you, it's great to be a boy in Antwerp City!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Will fashion save the world?


Hannelore Knuts for Weekend Knack

A good cause is always good. When you're helping endangered species or your grandma with her groceries: you are trying to make the world a better place. And that is something we all should encourage.
DAA, Designers Against Aids, is a born-in-Belgium-project since 2004. This great organisation known all over the world wants to make young people aware of the effect of unsafe sex. Several international celebs like Tokio Hotel, Katy Perry, Roisin Murphy, Pharrell Williams/N.E.R.D., Estelle, Yoko Ono, Dita Von Teese, Dangerous Muse, Cyndi Lauper, Yelle, Robyn and Katharine Hamnett, they all participated with designing T-shirts for DAA- H&M.

Take a look at one of Belgium's finest models, Hannelore Knuts her video for safe sex...

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Kiehl's for Beauty-President!



Kiehl's, based in New York since 1851 and now spread all over the world, started as a sort of beauty pharmacy. They present you the best products for skin & hair. Their very first shop in Belgium is located in ... ofcourse Antwerp! In the shoppingarea "Wilde zee" (the Wild Sea) are no cars allowed, so it's very nice to walk in these streets and let yourself go on your shoppingspree. But for the ladies with great heels, be carefull, the pavement is a little adventure on your 'higher level'...



They have many excellent products for women, men and even for babies. My personal favorite product is this wonderful parfum called "Forest Rain". But the greatest advantage when you just visit the shop, is the friendly staff. They will explain everything to you over and over, and they won't lose their smile...



Kiehl's
Lombardevest 80
2000 Antwerpen
+32 (0)3 226 14 60