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All the major brands are at The only department store in Belgium that has succeeded since its inauguration in 1897 in reinventing itself to stay abreast of the latest trends and ensure the ongoing development of its unique concept of a store dedicated to brands. A huge 600 brands including major Belgian and international names that are synonymous with quality, choice and innovation. For your great shopping enjoyment. PrĂŞt-Ă porter, perfumery, jewellery, leather goods, designer household goods and lots more. Each department of Galeria Inno promises you an exceptional shopping experience.

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P RO D U C T S 18 Check Out SHOP selects a standout piece from Belgium this season 20 Our Favourites An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx, the duo behind A F Vandevorst, reveal their top tips for autumn/winter 2015/16 22 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories N EWS 28 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Belgium 30 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products F E AT U R E S 34 Cover Story: Trade Secret Antwerp, with its rich history of culture and commerce, is home to cutting-edge fashion, vintage style and great places to eat, as Beth Druce discovers

42 The Personal Touch L’Antichambre, Belgium’s most famous bespoke perfumery, ofers a luxurious personalised service, writes Verity Hogan E X PE R I E NCE 48 Sweet Thing Belgian chocolate is an international favourite. Isabella Redmond Styles profles some masters of the chocolatier’s art CI T Y GU I DE 53 Maps and guides to Belgium’s top shops and destinations ESSENTIA LS 68 How To Shop Tax Free The simple steps to saving money on your shopping

T R A N S L AT I O N S 69 Русский Перевод 74 美文翻译 78 日本語翻訳 POSTCA R D 82 SHOP writes home about Delvaux

Above: fragrances created by Brussels perfumery L’Antichambre

Discover the secrets of diamond cutting and polishing in the largest diamond showroom in Antwerp.

FREE GUIDED TOURS AND ADMISSION Opening hours 9.30 am - 5.00 pm daily, including Saturdays Appelmansstraat 33A | 2018 Antwerpen | t +32 (0)3 369 0780 info@diamondland.be | www.diamondland.be

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LOCAL HERO Playing with the contrast between rough and smooth textures, these stackable rings by Antwerp jeweller Wim Meeussen showcase the goldsmith’s signature approach, which adds a subtle but unique edge to classic styles. Founded in 1987, Meeussen’s studio is housed in Antwerp’s old city centre, where his expert craftsmen make each piece entirely by hand. Below the workshop is the label’s boutique, which is still Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 68

the collection’s sole stockist, as Meeussen wants each of his clients to enjoy excellent personal service. As well as a guaranteed warm welcome and assistance in four languages, visitors can choose a diamond to be incorporated into their favourite among Meeussen’s award-winning designs. hl Wim Meeussen rings, €590 each, Wim Meeussen, Wijngaardstraat 11, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 232 1913, wimmeeussen.be

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OUR FAVOURITES: AN VANDEVORST AND FILIP ARICKX An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx, the duo behind A F Vandevorst, are two of Belgium’s most respected designers. They founded the label in 1998 and have since won worldwide renown for their intelligent designs, which mix femininity with classic tailoring and always ofer something fresh and experimental. Ximena Daneri spoke to the couple about their inspirations for this season, their favourite creations, and their Antwerp recommendations

1. ‘Recently we went to Peru. We were very inspired by this beautiful country for our latest collection’

A F Vandevorst headpiece, €6,000, Dissolving dress, €2,140, boots, €713, A F Vandevorst, Lombardenvest 20, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)495 524 263, afvandevorst.be

Apple iPhone 6, from €699, Switch, Oudevaartplaats 62, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)70 225220, apple.com

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2. Filip: ‘It’s not very original but I never leave the house without my iPhone 6’ An: ‘I always have mine too, because it holds everything: my music, my pictures, my camera, my phone, my emails’

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3. ‘Antwerp’s Vogeltjesmarkt sells only the best food and fowers. Around 3pm we like to meet friends there to eat fresh oysters’ Vogeltjesmarkt, Theaterplein, 2000 Antwerp, antwerpen.nl/ vogeltjesmarkt

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4. ‘If you want to be totally wild, buy our diamond boots, made in collaboration with Antwerp diamond dealer Diarough. They are the most expensive boots in the world’ A F Vandevorst diamond boots, €2,918,405, afvandevorst.be, diarough.com

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5. ‘Without any doubt, we are beyond proud of our frst fagship store in the centre of Antwerp, which we opened in August 2014!’ A F Vandevorst, Lombardenvest 20, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)495 524 263, afvandevorst.be

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THINK SMART This season’s conservative-chic trend puts a fashionable spin on staples. Refresh your wardrobe with these grown-up buys

1. Guess boots, €245, Guess, Leysstraat 22, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 9063, guess.eu

3. Gaastra coat, €449.95, Gaastra, Schoenmarkt 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 707 0372, gaastra.eu

2. La Pomme de Loveley bag, €480, Gauquie, Noordzandstraat 35, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 705851, lapommedeloveley.com

4. McGregor scarf, €49.95, McGregor, Noordzandstraat 25, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 349683, mcgregor.be

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5. Rimowa iPhone 6 case, €90, Rimowa, Leopoldstraat 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 234 3220, rimowa.de

7. Emporio Armani glasses, €168, Arnouts Optiek, Schoenmarkt 29, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 233 4978, armani.com

6. Roeckl hat, €59.90, Vincent, 36-37 Galerie Agora, 33 rue des Eperonniers, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 511 5498, roeckl.de

8. Replay skirt, €219, Replay, 33 rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 2430, replay.it

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URBAN EXPLORER Embrace the trend for active wear as you traverse the city 3

1. Japan Rags scarf, €28, Le Temps des Cerises, 13 rue Auguste Orts, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 1313, rags.com

3. Lee Cooper jacket, €129.95, Inno, 111-123 rue Neuve, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 211 2111, leecooper.be

2. O’Neill backpack, €69.99, O’Neill, Shopping Stadsfeestzaal, Meir 78, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 232 7861, oneill.com

4. Fred Perry sneakers, €80, Fred Perry, Huidevettersstraat 54, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 770 6757, fredperry.com

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KIPLING RETAIL STORES BELGIUM & NETHERLANDS Century Center, De Keyserlei 58, Antwerpen 2018 Geldmuntstraat 41, Brugge 8000 Grasmarkt 26, Brussels 1000 Voldersstraat 58, Gent 9000 Heiligeweg 39, Amsterdam 1012 XP

KIPLING OUTLETS BELGIUM & NETHERLANDS Maasmechelen Outlet, Zetellaan 100 - Unit 42, Maasmechelen 3630 Messancy Outlet, 199, Route dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arlon, Messancy 6780 Roermond Outlet, Stadsweide 2, Roermond 6041 TD

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RAISING THE GAME The aim of The Game is to present an ever-changing selection of eclectic, stylish goods. The products, which range from quirky ceramics to home interior wares to novelty candles, are curated by Alexis Ryngaert, founder of the Victor Hunt Designart Dealer gallery. While there are always 52 projects on Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 68

display, customers should be quick, as each week one is replaced to keep up a constant evolution. Alongside established designers such as Faye Toogood and Inga SempĂŠ, the boutique also carries up-and-coming brands. The Game, which has a sister store in Antwerp, is set to become a go-to destination for unusual gifts. th The Game, 123 boulevard Anspach, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 4418, the-game-online.com

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A NEW APPROACH The name of recently launched diamond label Nude Diamond refers to its unique technique that displays the stones without the need for any setting. The label’s designers believe that settings can detract from diamonds’ beauty, and Nude Diamond’s gems are hung on hoops so that the diamonds can be seen from every angle. From delicate rings to elegant pendants, Nude Diamond’s minimal creations are sure to charm. mkh Ilse De Keulenaer, Schuttershofstraat 38, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 232 2255, nude-diamond.com * for map go to page 61

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FEEL-GOOD FACTOR

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Layers and textures take centre stage in Marina Rinaldi’s collection for autumn/winter 2015/16, which focuses on a wintry but warm palette of deep greys, navy blues, muted jewel tones and, of course, classic black. Contrasting materials are superimposed to add a new dimension to timeless silhouettes. Lace and wool add texture, while fashes of bold checks and animal prints stand out against slimming block colours. As always with Marina Rinaldi, the hourglass is the central shape, and the collection wouldn’t be complete without a selection of waistcinching belts. mkh Marina Rinaldi, 17 avenue Louise, 1060 Brussels, +32 (0)2 539 2094, marinarinaldi.com * for map go to page 58

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SMART MANOEUVRE Curated clothing stores are the way forward, as ManouOever28 proves. Located in an art deco building in the heart of Antwerp’s historic quarter, the store is all about design, inside and out. This unique boutique focuses on quality and craftsmanship in its carefully curated selection of apparel, handbags, jewellery, accessories, ceramics and other design objects. The range features various up-and-coming brands, such as Polder, many ofering exclusive designs made specifcally for ManouOever28. The store stocks over 35 brands, most of them new to the Belgian market. fm ManouOever28, Oever 28, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)4 6825 1820, oever28.com

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JEAN GENIUS The new fabrics, styles and fts in the latest collection from 7 For All Mankind prove that the brand never rests on its laurels. Founded in Los Angeles in 2000, the premium denim specialist quickly gained acclaim for its innovations in ft, fabric and fnish. Today it is one of the world’s premier denim brands, worn by everyone from fashion editors to Hollywood stars. Women should look out for the Slim Illusion denim treatment, which gives a natural-looking lift and a slimmer silhouette without compromising on comfort. Men can indulge in the brand’s new cashmere denim blend, made from cashmere sourced from the fnest Italian mills. hl 7 For All Mankind, 1A boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 9865, 7forallmankind.com * for map go to page 57

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A SPARKLING EXPERIENCE Antwerp has long been a crucial player in the diamond industry. Diamond Land, a showroom and interactive experience designed to bring the history of diamond craftsmanship to life, can be found in the heart of the area known as the city’s diamond district. Book a visit to see how a diamond is cut, and how the setter and goldsmith work together to create a unique piece of jewellery. Browse the amazing collection of diamonds and diamond jewellery in the Diamond Land showroom – and don’t miss the Royal 201 diamond, a stone cut with 201 facets rather than the regular 57, giving it a brilliant sparkle that has to be seen to be believed. hl Diamond Land, Appelmansstraat 33A, 2018 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 369 0780, diamondland.be

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HOUSE OF FASHION

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The Irina Khä boutique in Liège carries all manner of luxury and high fashion items. Founded by Michel and Catherine Lindenberg, the store carries the latest collections from names such as Prada, Proenza Schouler and Haider Ackermann. Liberal use of glass, wood and metal throughout the shop gives it a contemporary ambience, while the spacious ftting rooms equipped with comfortable armchairs invite clients to relax while they shop. th Irina Khä, 12 rue du Pot d’Or, 4000 Liège, +32 (0)4 221 2135, irina-kha.com

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Antwerp, with its rich history of culture and commerce, is home to cutting-edge fashion, vintage style and great places to eat. This is a city just waiting to be explored, as Beth Druce discovers

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Above: Museum aan de Stroom, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest museum, has a picturesque waterside location

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city’s commerce. This backdrop sets the scene today for a modern city that retains all its medieval charm, its narrow winding lanes and cobbled streets leading the way to a playground for lovers of design, fashion and food. Jewellery brand Wouters & Hendrix, a stalwart of the city’s creative scene, was established in 1984 by Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix. The duo have spent 30 years cultivating a design DNA that has evolved from base metals to gold and sterling silver. Pieces are executed in an abstract, eclectic fashion and include collaborations with the likes of Dries Van Noten, Paul Smith and Burberry. ‘Our goal is to fill the gap between classic jewellery and the cheap supermarketkitsch kind,’ they say. ‘We aim

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hey say the best trends take a while to catch on and that’s certainly true of Antwerp, one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Unlike so many design and cultural hotspots, Belgium’s second-largest city remains refreshingly under the radar, largely unaffected by the chatter of online commentary that can often disrupt the spontaneity and excitement of visiting somewhere for the very first time. It hasn’t always been this way, however. During the 16th century, Antwerp was one of Europe’s most prominent cities. It was home to artist Peter Paul Rubens, a hub for both the architects and consumers of art, design and culture, and one of the centres of the world’s diamond industry, which formed the backbone of the

Above: the city’s skyline

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Above (from top): Coccodrillo ofers a whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of shoes; the Wouters & Hendrix jewellery store

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Antwerp’s leading shopping streets combine local boutiques with global favourites to occupy the niche between innovative jewellery design and goldsmithery.’ The brand embodies the notion that creativity has an indefinable appeal – an approach which feels authentic to Antwerp. Also flying the flag for accessories in Antwerp is Coccodrillo, a boutique whose brand portfolio reads like a who’s who of shoe design. The store features designers such as Ann Demeulemeester, AF Vandevorst, Church’s, Prada and Tabitha

Simmons. Its muted, refined and neutral interior contrasts beautifully with customers’ excitement at finding so many cutting-edge designers under one roof. Those looking for further style inspiration should head to the area surrounding Lombardenvest, one of Antwerp’s leading shopping streets, which is dotted with little boutiques. International favourites APC and Scotch & Soda are interspersed with independent Belgian brands such as Ganterie Boon, a leather specialist shop established in 1884 that still retains its 19th-century frontage. Nearby, Step by Step stocks leading contemporary fashion including Alexander Wang, Vanessa Bruno and Isabel Marant. Antwerp may have become synonymous with innovation but it’s no stranger to vintage

Above (from top): Ganterie Boon leather gloves; Scotch & Soda boutique

The top of the Museum aan de Stroom gives a birds-eye city view style. Viar is a spacious interiors emporium that stocks an impressive selection of goods, from furniture and clothing to cars and artwork, across a range of different eras. It is centrally located on Kloosterstraat, where you could easily while away an afternoon perusing the host of antique and vintage stores. Antwerp native Regula Ysewijn

is a writer, photographer and fan of the city’s retro boutiques. ‘The numbers are declining but those that remain like to offer a unique style: a mix between designer vintage and no-name brands. Turn a corner and you’ll find a street entirely devoted to vintage Chanel and Dior!’ she explains. Antwerp’s renowned chocolate shops are a pleasure to behold – and sample – but there is a lot more to the city’s cuisine than cocoa. Food enthusiasts should start at Goossens, one of the oldest bakeries in the city, where the aroma of freshly baked bread fills a space only large enough to accommodate three or four customers at a time. From

Above (clockwise from lef): Goossens bakery ofers delicious cakes; Cafènation serves some of the city’s best cofee; Gollem’s Precious IPA beer is specially brewed by Brouwerij The Musketeers

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Goossens, head to Caffènation on Mechelsesteenweg, a speciality coffee roaster where you can work, swot up on single-origin beans or simply take in the relaxed caféculture vibe. For Ysewijn, Antwerp’s ethnic quarter, close to the station, offers the most excitement. ‘You can enjoy a Lebanese flatbread and explore the many Moroccan shops selling brightly coloured dresses and headscarves. Or visit the Chinese district – the place to find a bowl of hand-pulled noodles and the kind of vegetables and fruits you won’t see anywhere else.’ As the daylight begins to fade, climb to the top of the striking nine-storey Museum aan de

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Stroom – ‘museum on the river’, otherwise known as MAS – on the edge of town. It overlooks the port and offers a bird’s-eye view of the city that is particularly impressive as the sun sets into the sea. End your day at the Gollem beer bar in Suikerrui and sample Oud Beersel’s Oude Kriek, an artisanal brew made from cherries and matured in oak barrels to produce a fruity sharpness reminiscent of Champagne. Beer that tastes like Champagne? That’s the kind of paradox which befits Antwerp perfectly – the transformation of something commonplace into something great wouters-hendrix.com, coccodrillo.be, glovesboon.be, stepbystep-antwerpen.be, regulaysewijn.com, caffenation.be, mas.be, gollem.be

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THE PERSONAL TOUCH Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antichambre is Belgiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous bespoke perfumery, ofering a luxurious personalised service that has won international acclaim, writes Verity Hogan

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Above: carnation fragrance created by Brussels perfumery Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antichambre

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‘It’s all about your olfactory memory,’ says Anne-Pascale Mathy-Devalck. ‘Everyone is looking for their inner self and a fragrance that reminds them of something from their childhood, the smell of a garden, the feeling of having the smell of someone they loved on their skin.’ It was this highly personal relationship between people and scent that inspired Mathy-Devalck to open her Brussels boutique, L’Antichambre, specialising in bespoke fragrances. Mathy-Devalck has always been passionate about perfume. She was working as a graphic designer and photographer when, in 2005, one of her close friends found a historic book of perfumes among her mother’s belongings. The book, dating back to 1905, was flled with forgotten formulas

that immediately piqued MathyDevalck’s interest. Initially, the perfumer planned to resurrect these lost fragrances but she soon realised that her real passion was imagining and creating her own original scents. She then spent four years learning her craft before fnally opening L’Antichambre in 2009. Each scent sold in the store is crafted from the highest-quality raw materials and is manufactured in Grasse, the historic region at the centre of the French perfume industry. ‘We manufacture our perfumes in Grasse because it’s the most renowned place in the world to fnd the highest-quality raw materials for perfumes,’ Mathy-Devalck explains. ‘It’s the world capital of perfume and has a long history of perfume creation – it’s also one of the best places to fnd professional noses.’ While L’Antichambre’s perfumes are manufactured in France, each is imagined and conceived in Brussels. The bespoke service is highly

‘Coming into L’Antichambre is like entering another world,’ says founder Anne-Pascale Mathy-Devalck

Above (from lef): Anne-Pascale Mathy-Devalck, founder of L’Antichambre; the brand’s Brussels boutique

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example, musky notes, heliotrope notes … and a million more!’ Although the boutique is known for its bespoke service, L’Antichambre also ofers a highly sought-after range of ‘ready-towear’ perfumes for both men and women, as well as a selection of home fragrances, including room sprays, difusers and scented candles. Each ready-mixed scent is based on the highest-quality ingredients available and crafted with the same amount of care as the bespoke fragrances. ‘Our home-made fragrances are based on stories, meetings we have had with people who came into the shop, a moment, a feeling,’ says Mathy-Devalck. Every perfume, whether a house fragrance or a unique bespoke creation, is the result of careful thought and consideration, and this attention to detail is

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personalised. The client is frst led through each of the base ingredients, sampling them and discussing his or her emotional reaction to each scent with MathyDevalck. After a preference is determined, the perfumer then crafts a series of samples in test tubes, adding and removing diferent ingredients depending on the client’s tastes, until the fnal blend is determined. Every bespoke perfume is unique and its exact ingredients are kept a closely guarded secret. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Mathy-Devalck’s own tastes are extremely varied. ‘When I frst started working I liked the woody and spicy notes,’ she explains. ‘After working and discovering all these new raw materials and fragrances, my senses and tastes have become broader and broader. Now I like some roses, for

Above (from lef): L’Antichambre’s Just Pour Toi fragrance; the brand’s display of scents; a selection of difusers and scented candles

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refected in both the fragrance bottles and the boutique itself. Each scent is presented in a bottle designed to echo the spirit of the house and each features a personalised label. ‘We wanted to have something simple to keep the focus on the fragrance rather than the packaging; our main concern is the quality of the product and not the marketing of the bottle,’ explains Mathy-Devalck. ‘It had to be a bottle that shows the luxury of yesterday and the modernity of today but in a very simple way. It was also important for us to have all of our packaging produced in Europe.’ L’Antichambre’s interior has been similarly well thought out. Architect Olivier Hannaert and designer Michel Penneman have created an intimate store, perfectly suited to the personalised nature of its ofering. ‘It is a classy and

confdential place,’ says MathyDevalck. ‘Customers have to feel confdent to make their own creations – coming into L’Antichambre is like entering another world.’ It is this perfectionism combined with personalisation that has proved a winning formula for Mathy-Devalck and L’Antichambre. Imaginatively conceived in Brussels and impeccably executed in Grasse, L’Antichambre’s perfumes now enjoy international acclaim and, perhaps most importantly, MathyDevalck is free to do what she loves every day. So what’s next for the perfumer? ‘International development is the next step; we would love to conquer the biggest capitals of the world. Our dream would be to have shops in London and New York.’ l-antichambre.com

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SWEET THING Belgian expertise with chocolate has made the country’s pralines, ganaches and caramels into international favourites. Isabella Redmond Styles profles some masters of the chocolatier’s art

Belgium has long been known for its superb chocolate. One of the frst records of chocolate trading in the region is from 17th-century Ghent – a purchase made by a local abbot. As in many parts of Europe, chocolate frst became popular as a hot drink enjoyed by the social elite. Belgian chocolatiers, many of whom are now known worldwide, particularly thrived from the early 20th century onwards, when large quantities of cocoa were imported into the country from Africa – and are responsible for some clever innovations. globalblue.com

The praline, an irresistible combination of a chocolate shell with a soft flling, is a Belgian invention and an international favourite. Belgium also claims the invention of chocolate spread, as well as the ballotin, the distinctive deep cardboard box, sometimes tied with a ribbon, in which pralines and other chocolates are frequently packaged. Rightly proud of its chocolate making tradition, the country carefully regulates chocolate production to ensure standards are kept high and traditional techniques are maintained.

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DUMON A relative newcomer on Belgiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chocolate scene, Stephan Dumon set up his frst shop after he began producing artisanal trufes for nearby bakeries and patisseries. He now has seven stores, including three in Bruges. Visitors can expect to discover a traditional chocolatier that lends a contemporary spin to traditional Belgian recipes and uses the fnest possible ingredients in all of its creations; no preservatives are added. Specialities include impeccable praline sea shells and cerisettes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whole cherries soaked in kirsch and brandy and then enrobed in layers of dark chocolate. Dumon, Eiermarkt 6, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 346282, chocolatierdumon.be

Artisanal chocolatier Mary Delluc began her business in 1919 on the exclusive rue Royale in Brussels, opening both a chocolate shop and a tea room. She soon developed a reputation for exacting standards and inventive recipes, and was awarded a royal warrant for her exquisite creations. Today, the quality of the natural ingredients is still paramount at Mary, evident in the chocolatierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pralines, caramels, fresh creams and marzipans alike. Mary store interiors are inspired by art deco, and in the boutiques visitors can discover a very special range of chocolates, produced in small batches according to traditional recipes and presented in boxes that make charming keepsakes. The favours on ofer include the Windsor, a dark chocolate ganache infused with Earl Grey tea and the Tonka, a milk chocolate ganache favoured, as the name suggests, with aromatic tonka beans. Mary, 73 rue Royale, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 217 4500, mary.be

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N EU H AUS Perhaps surprisingly, renowned Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus began as an apothecary. Set up by Jean Neuhaus in the prestigious Galerie de la Reine, Brussels, in 1857, the store was originally known for enveloping the less pleasant tasting medicines it sold in a more appealing chocolate shell. It took 55 years before Jean Neuhaus’s son decided to forgo the medical element completely and, it’s claimed, invented the globalblue.com

frst praline chocolate as a result. Today every Neuhaus praline is still made by hand according to traditional and authentic recipes at the company’s Brussels workshops. Neuhaus’s signature bites include the sublime Astrid praline, which was created in 1937 as a tribute to Queen Astrid of Belgium. Neuhaus, 25-27 Galerie de la Reine, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 512 6359, neuhaus-online-store.com

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B BY B Founded by Michelin-starred chef Bart Desmidt and chocolatier Jan Verleye, B by B brings a wonderfully playful and modern twist to Belgian chocolate production. There are over 20 favours to choose from; chocolate lovers can combine stylishly packaged ‘sleeves’ containing chocolate in diferent favours into sets of fve or 10. The boutique ofers pre-selected collections, but visitors are encouraged to

follow their own tastes and create their own. B by B’s favours are pleasingly experimental, from dark chocolate with rhubarb and violet to white chocolate with passion fruit and basil. Also on ofer is a combination of milk chocolate, cofee and babelutte, a delicious Belgian caramel. B by B, Sint-Amandsstraat 39, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 705760, bbyb.be

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Global Blue’s guide ensures you make the most of your trip to Belgium with a look at the country’s must-visit destinations, from an adorable forist-cum-tea room to a museum dedicated to fried potatoes. For further helpful hints and detailed city guides, check out globalblue.com/belgium.

A GLIMPSE OF BELGIUM Above: the cobbled streets and historic buildings of Bruges are atmospheric when lit up for winter

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CHOPARD Fans of Chopard’s distinctive Imperiale collection will be delighted by the recent addition of a new jewellery-inspired timepiece, the Imperiale 36mm Joaillerie. Its 18-carat white gold case and mother-of-pearl dial are both adorned with diamonds, making the watch perfect for evening, while the minimalist grey and silver colour scheme keeps it looking truly modern: this is understated glamour at its very best.

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It’s not often that you fnd a store that’s a fantastic forist, a charming tea room and an ideal brunch spot for vegetarians, hence The Little Green Shop is special. Located on the ground foor of a traditional Belgian building, the space is flled with cheerful plants, quirky furniture and delicious things to eat and drink. Take home some homemade jam or speciality tea and cofee to remind you of this unique place.

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FREITMUSEUM

to potato fries’, is located in the historic Saaihalle building and provides an insight into the history and origins of the potato, as well as information on the development of frites into one of Belgium’s most famous national dishes. Freitmuseum, Vlamingstraat 33, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 340150, frietmuseum.be

A museum dedicated to potatoes and deep-fried frites is perhaps a surprising fnd in Bruges, but in fact the Belgians lay claim to the invention of the well-known fried potato batons known as French fries, frites or chips, depending on where you come from. The Frietmuseum, which claims to be ‘the frst and only museum dedicated

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chic, versatile and elegant. One favourite is the Fantasy eyeshadow quad, which features extremely fne metallic pigment and seriously soft textures, making the tricky task of eyeshadow blending an absolute cinch. Ici Paris XL, Noordzandstraat 10, 8000 Bruges, +33 (0)50 337378, becreativemakeup.com

For anyone seeking to streamline the number of beauty products they use, the Be Splendid collection from Be Creative Make Up is a clever choice. The range is inspired by baroque splendour and antique gold, making it perfect for seasonal parties, and each piece in the six-item line is

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MAASMECHELEN VILLAGE Maasmechelen Village, Zetellaan 100, 3630 Maasmechelen, +32 (0)89 774000, maasmechelenvillage.com

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Фламандский Парадокс Антверпен с его богатой историей и культурными традициями является родиной новаторской моды, винтажного стиля и великолепных ресторанов, – рассказывает Бет Дрюс

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Считается, что к лучшим трендам популярность приходит не сразу, то же можно сказать и о Антверпене – одном из самых больших секретов Европы. В отличие от многих заезженных туристических направлений, этот второй по величине город Бельгии остается в стороне от суетных толп, а интернет не переполнен сотнями комментариев, которые порой могут нарушить магию первого знакомства с этим удивительным местом. Однако в прошлом дела обстояли совершенно иным образом. В 16 веке Антверпен

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был одним из самых известных городов Европы. Здесь родился живописец Питер Пауль Рубенс, а также целая плеяда архитекторов. Со всех концов Европы сюда съезжались поклонники искусства, дизайна и культуры, не говоря уже о скупщиках алмазов, которыми по сей день славится город. Все это отразилось на современном облике города, придав ему полный очарования средневековый шарм: узкие извилистые улочки, старинные мостовые, вековые магазины и превосходные рестораны. Ювелирный бренд Wouters & Hendrix, прочно закрепившийся на мировой арене, был основан в 1984 году Катрин Вутерс и Карен Хендрикс. Вот уже 30 лет партнеры формируют уникальную философию марки, история которой начиналась с самых простых металлов, постепенно перейдя к золоту и серебру. Украшения имеют абстрактный, эклектичный дизайн, и часто создаются в сотрудничестве с такими брендами, как Dries Van Noten, Paul Smith и Burberry. «Наша цель – заполнить нишу между классическими украшениями и украшениями в стиле “китч”, между инновационными дизайнерскими украшениями и ювелирным искусством», – говорит она. Своими коллекциями бренд стремится доказать, что креативность не поддается описанию, и,

пожалуй, именно такой подход присущ атмосфере Антверпена. Coccodrillo – еще один бутик, знаменитый своими аксессуарами, а его портфолио больше напоминает энциклопедию моды. Здесь можно найти украшения таких дизайнеров, как Ann Demeulemeester, AF Vandevorst, Church’s, Prada и Tabitha Simmons. Сдержанный, изысканный и нейтральный интерьер бутика отлично контрастирует с яркими эмоциями посетителей, восхищающихся такому обилию дизайнерских марок, собранных под одной крышей. Тем, кто захочет продолжить поиски стильного вдохновения, можно смело отправляться в район улицы Lombardenvest – одной из лидирующих в городе по количеству модных бутиков. Здесь международные марки вроде APC и Scotch & Soda соседствуют с независимыми бельгийскими брендами, такими как, например, Ganterie Boon – ведущим специалистом кожгалантерейной продукции. Магазин был основан еще в 1884 году и до сих пор сохранил великолепный фасад 19 века. В соседнем бутике Step by Step собраны современные коллекции одежды от ведущих дизайнеров, включая Alexander Wang, Vanessa Bruno и Isabel Marant. Хотя Антверпен стал синонимом инноваций, тем не менее винтажный стиль здесь globalblue.com

еще не забыт. Просторный салон интерьеров Viar предлагает невероятный ассортимент товаров, от мебели и одежды до автомобилей и картин разных эпох. Он расположен в самом центре по улице Kloosterstraat, в окружении музеев и антикварных салонов. Регула Изевеен (Regula Ysewijn) – писательница, фотограф и большая поклонница винтажных магазинов: «Количество таких магазинов уменьшается, но те, что остаются, предлагают уникальные вещи: сочетание винтажных дизайнерских коллекций и безымянных брендов. Стоит зайти за угол, и вы обнаружите целую улицу, посвященную винтажным коллекциям Chanel и Dior». Знаменитые магазины шоколада в Антверпене можно посетить только ради того, чтобы полюбоваться на их витрины, однако местная кулинария не ограничивается одним лишь какао. Знакомство с местными деликатесами можно начать в Goossens, одной из старейших пекарен города, чье небольшое помещение, вмещающее от силы четырех покупателей, постоянно наполнено ароматом свежеиспеченного хлеба. Из Goossens можно отправится в кофейную Cafènation, расположенную по улице Mechelsesteenweg. Здесь можно спокойно поработать, почитать книгу или просто отдохнуть,

наслаждаясь неповторимым ароматом кофейных зерен. Наиболее интересной частью города Изевеен находит этнический квартал, расположенный рядом с вокзалом. «Здесь можно насладится ливанскими лепешками и посетить множество марокканских магазинчиков, предлагающих яркие платья и шарфы. èакже стоит посетить китайский квартал – место, где можно попробовать оригинальную китайскую вермишель ручной работы, а также увидеть множество экзотических овощей и фруктов, которые вы вряд ли встретите где-либо еще». Ближе к закату можно подняться на последний этаж девятиэтажного музея Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), расположенного на окраине города на берегу реки. Оттуда открывается потрясающая панорама на город и территорию порта. Хорошо провести вечер можно в пабе Suikerrui, где вам представится возможность попробовать местное артизанское пиво Oud Beersel’s Oude Kriek, сваренное из вишен и выдержанное в дубовых бочках для получения легкой фруктовой кислинки, напоминающей шампанское. Да, да! Вы не ослышались, пиво со вкусом шампанского! В этом и заключается парадокс Антверпена, в котором все обыденное приобретает

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Индивидуальный Подход L'Antichambre – самый известный парфюмерный бренд Бельгии, предлагающий эксклюзивный персонализированный сервис, – рассказывает Верити Хоган «Все дело в обонятельной памяти! – говорит АннПаскаль Мати-Девалк. – Все мы увлечены поиском нашего внутреннего Я и аромата, который мог бы напомнить нам о детстве и всем, что с ним связано, о тех, кого мы любили». Именно такие трепетные отношения людей к ароматам вдохновили Мати-Девалк на открытие своего брюссельского бутика L’Antichambre, специализирующегося на ароматах под заказ. Мати-Девалк всегда была неравнодушна к парфюмерии. В 2005 году, когда она работала графическим дизайнером и фотографом, один из ее друзей, разбирая старые вещи своей матери, обнаружил старинную книгу парфюмов. Она была датирована 1905 годом и содержала огромное количество парфюмерных формул, которые и привлекли внимание МатиДевалк. Изначально она хотела

восстановить эти утраченные ароматы, однако потом поняла, что всегда хотела создать свои собственные оригинальные духи. После этого она потратила четыре года на обучение и в 2009 открыла бутик L’Antichambre. Каждый из парфюмов, представленных в ее магазине, создается из самого высококачественного сырья в лаборатории города Грас – исторического центра французской парфюмерной индустрии. «Мы открыли нашу лабораторию в Грасе, поскольку этот город знаменит на весь мир своими качественными ингредиентами для парфюмов, – поясняет Мати-Девалк. – Это настоящая столица парфюмерии, имеющая свою богатую историю в этой области, а также это одно из немногих мест в мире, где можно найти профессиональных globalblue.com

дегустаторов». Хотя все духи L’Antichambre производятся во Франции, их разработкой занимаются в Брюсселе. Предоставляемый сервис глубоко персонализирован. Сперва клиенту предоставляют возможность ознакомиться с базовыми ингредиентами, в то время как Мати-Девалк обсуждает с ним возникающие эмоции. После того, как выбор сделан парфюмер создает для покупателя пробные экземпляры, меняя их состав в зависимости от пожелания клиента, пока, наконец, не будет достигнут окончательный результат. Каждый из полученных ароматов поистине уникален, а его состав хранится в строжайшем секрете. Неудивительно, что личные предпочтения Мати-Девалк чрезвычайно разнообразны. «В самом начале моей работы мне нравились древесные и пряные ароматы, – поясняет она. – Позже, когда я открыла для себя все эти новые ингредиенты и запахи, мои вкусы и предпочтения стали заметно расширяться. Теперь меня привлекают розы, например, мускус, ноты гелиотропа и еще миллион других!». Хотя бутик L’Antichambre в первую очередь известен своим персонализированным сервисом, здесь также можно найти уже готовые парфюмы как для мужчин, так и для женщин, а также

серию ароматов для дома, включая спреи, диффузоры и ароматические свечи. Каждый из готовых ароматов производится на основе высококачественных ингредиентов и с такой же тщательностью, как и духи на заказ. «Наши домашние ароматы основаны на чувствах, историях и встречах с людьми, которые приходили в наш магазин», – говорит МатиДевалк. Каждый аромат L’Antichambre, созданный на заказ или для розничной продажи, является результатом тщательного анализа и работы; такой же подход и внимание к деталям можно наблюдать и в оформлении интерьера бутика. Каждый аромат является отражением философии бренда и имеет уникальную маркировку. «Мы стремимся к простоте в дизайне упаковки, чтобы сместить все внимание на сам аромат; наша главная забота – это качество парфюма, а не ловкий маркетинговый ход, – поясняет Мати-Девалк. – Бутылка должна сочетать в себе элементы роскоши прошлой эпохи и современный дизайн дня сегодняшнего, но в очень простой форме. Также для нас было важным, чтобы все упаковочные материалы производились именно в Европе». Интерьер L’Antichambre продуман до мельчайших деталей. Архитектор globalblue.com

Оливер Аннаерт и дизайнер Мишель Пеннеман создали удивительно уютный магазин, идеально подходящий для персонализированного сервиса. «Это стильное и уединенное место, – говорит МатиДевалк. – Покупатели должны чувствовать себя уверенно, чтобы создавать свои ароматы, а визит в L’Antichambre – это как путешествие в другой мир». Сочетание перфекционизма и персональных услуг в одном флаконе обеспечило Мати-Девалк и L’Antichambre невероятный успех. Парфюмерия L’Antichambre’s, разработанная в Брюсселе и рожденная на свет в Грасе, получила широкое международное признание, а ее создательница Мати-Девалк наслаждается неограниченной творческой свободой. Что же ждать от парфюмера в будущем? «Наш следующий шаг – международная экспансия; мы намерены покорить главные мировые столицы. Одним из наших заветных желаний является открытие магазинов в Лондоне и Нью-Йорке». l-antichambre.com 68: When You Shop The World, Shop Tax Free

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34: Trade Secret 贸易机密

安特卫普不仅拥有丰富绵长的文化和贸易历史，也是前卫时尚、复古潮流和美食佳肴的集聚之地。Beth Druce 带您深入探索这座城市人们说最好的潮流总是需要一段时间才能风靡起来，这句话放在安特卫普身上最合适不过。它是欧洲保守得最好的秘密之一：不像许多设计和文化热区，这座比利时第二大城市虽不引人注目，但却别有韵致，很少受到网络风言的侵扰——要知道这些喋喋不休的话语总是会影响初次探访某地时的自得其乐和兴奋之情。但是，安特卫普也并不一直都是这样。十六世纪的安特卫普一度是全欧洲最耀眼的城市之一，是画家彼得·保罗·鲁本斯（Peter Paul Rubens）的故乡，是建筑大师和艺术、设计、文化领域消费者的聚集地，还是全球钻石行业的中心，而钻石行业也形成了该城商业贸易的中流砥柱。此等历史背景为如今的安特卫普奠定了基调，使它成为了一个充满中世纪风情的现代城市，它的一条条蜿蜒小路和铺满原石的街道带领着人们前往一个设计、时尚和美食的天堂。珠宝品牌Wouters & Hendrix 是安特卫普创意界的中坚力量，由 Katrin Wouters和Karen Hendrix 于1984创立。这一对搭档在行业中摸爬滚打30年，设计脉络从普通金属逐步演化为黄金和纯银。她们的作品风格抽象前卫、兼收并蓄，还曾与 Dries Van Noten、Paul Smith和 Burberry等品牌强强联手。“我们着眼于填补经典珠宝和艳俗的超市廉价珠宝之间的鸿沟，”她们说道。“我们的目标是占据创意珠宝设计和金匠业之间的细分市场。”创意是难以定义的

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吸引力，该品牌将这一概念诠释得淋漓尽致，而创新也正是安特卫普最真实的一面。安特卫普的另一旗帜性配饰零售商便是Coccodrillo。这家精品店的品牌名录读来就像一本鞋履设计名人录一样。该店专营Ann Demeulemeester、AF Vandevorst、Church ’s、Prada以及 Tabitha Simmons等众多设计师品牌。店铺的室内装潢柔和优雅、不温不火，这倒与顾客在店内见到如此多前卫设计师作品时的欣喜之情形成了鲜明对比。如想要进一步探寻造型灵感，您可以前往Lombardenvest周边地区。Lombardenvest是安特卫普首屈一指的购物街区，这里的小型精品店星罗棋布。街道上不仅有APC 和Scotch & Soda等国际热门，也不乏Ganterie Boon这样的比利时独立品牌。Ganterie Boon创立于1884 年，是一家皮革制品专营店，如今仍保持着十九世纪的原样正门。在不远处的Step by Step商店， Alexander Wang、Vanessa Bruno和Isabel Marant等当代一流时尚品牌都云集于此。

安特卫普可能已成为创新的代名词，但它对复古风潮也不陌生。Viar 是一家宽敞大气的室内百货商场，店内的系列商品令人目不暇接，从家具、服装到汽车、艺术品，应有尽有，品类纷繁。该店位于Kloosterstraat中心地段；此地段拥有众多古董商店和旧服装商店，游客很可能不经意间就逛了一个下午。安特卫普本地人Regula Ysewijn是一名作家兼摄影师，也是该城旧服装店的忠实爱好者。“旧服装商店的数量正在减少，但剩下的都有着独树一帜的风格，那就是旧设计师单品和无名品牌的融合。转个角，你就能发现一整条街都是老式的Chanel和 Dior！”她解释道。安特卫普著名的巧克力商店看起来颇令人赏心悦目——品尝起来也美妙非凡——但是该城的美食可不仅限于可可粉。饕餮客们应首先前往 Goossens，这是安特卫普最古老的面包房，虽然店内一次仅能容纳三到四位顾客，但其新鲜出炉的面包却飘香四溢，令人垂涎欲滴。从Goossens 出发，再去Mechelsesteenweg街上的Cafènation，在这家咖啡烘焙专营店，您既可以惬意工作，也可以借机学习关于单品咖啡豆的知识，当然也不妨单纯享受舒适放松的咖啡文化氛围。对于Ysewijn来说，靠近火车站的异国风情区是安特卫普最让人兴奋难抑的去处。“你可以享用黎巴嫩扁面包，也可以尽情探索众多摩洛哥商店，购买色彩鲜艳的长裙和头巾。你还可以逛一逛唐人街，吃一碗手工拉面，尝一尝你在其他任何地方都见不到的蔬果。” 随着天色渐暗，您可以前往位于城郊的水上博物馆（Museum aan de Stroom），攀爬至这座引人注目的九层博物馆的顶楼，看那一轮夕阳缓缓没于海面，俯瞰令人心醉神迷的港城全景。在这一天的最后时光，您不妨

42: The Personal Touch 个性定制

L’Antichambre是比利时最具盛名的定制香水商，其所提供的奢华个性化服务享誉全世界，Verity Hogan报道 “一切只关乎你的嗅觉记忆，”AnnePascale Mathy-Devalck说道。“每个人都在找寻内心的自我，找寻那款能让他们回想起童年往事或是花园气息的香水，找寻那种挚爱之人的味道留在自己身上的感觉。”正是这种人与气味之间极其私密的关系，让MathyDevalck深受启发，在布鲁塞尔开设了自己的精品店L’Antichambre，专营定制香水。 Mathy-Devalck一直对香水充满了热情。2005年，她还是一位平面设计师兼摄影师的时候，她的一位密友从她母亲的东西中找到了一本关于香水的旧书。这本1905年的旧书记载了各种已被淡忘的配方，MathyDevalck的兴趣一下子就被调动起来了。本来，这位调香师打算将这些遗失的香味重新调配出来；但没过多久她就意识到，自己真正热衷的，其实是想象和调制原创香水。随后她花了四年的时间苦学技艺，并最终于2009年创立了L’Antichambre。 globalblue.com

店内所售的每一款香水都严选最优质的原材料，在法国香水制造业中心——历史名城葛哈丝（Grasse）生产加工。“我们之所以在葛哈丝生产香水，是因为众所周知在这里可以找到最优质的香水原材料，”MathyDevalck解释道。“葛哈丝是世界香水之都，拥有悠久绵长的香水制造史。除此之外，这里也是物色专业调香师的绝佳去处。” 虽然L’Antichambre的所有香水产自法国，其灵感却是在布鲁塞尔激发、孕育的。该品牌的定制服务是高度个性化的，客户首先会在专人指引下一一闻取所有基本原料，然后与 Mathy-Devalck讨论每一种香味所带给他/她的情感反应。确定好客户的个人喜好之后，调香师便开始用试管调配一系列样品，并根据客户的品味添加和移除不同成分，直到敲定最终配比。每一款定制香水都是独一无二的，其具体成分比例都是严格保守的机密。或许不难料到，Mathy-Devalck 自己的喜好极为多变。“当我刚开始调香的时候，我喜欢木调和辛辣调，”她解释说。“但在工作一段时间、发掘了

前去Suikerrui的Gollem啤酒吧，品尝Oud Beersel品牌的Oude Kriek啤酒。这种手工啤酒是用樱桃酿成的，酿熟于橡木桶之中，散发着如香槟一样的果酸味。喝起来像香槟的啤酒？这种似非而是与安特卫普的气质完美应和——在这里，寻常之物总能摇身一变，成为非凡卓绝之品。 wouters-hendrix.com, coccodrillo.be, glovesboon.be, stepbystep-antwerpen.be, regulaysewijn.com, cafenation.be, mas.be, gollem.be

77 所有新的原材料和香料之后，我的感官喜好和品位变得越来越广泛。比如说，现在我喜欢玫瑰香、麝香调、香水草调……还有许许多多其他的味道我都喜欢！” 虽然精品店以定制服务而著称，L’Antichambre也出售一系列备受青睐的“成品”男士和女士香水，还有房间喷雾、无火香薰和熏香蜡烛等各类家居香氛。与定制香氛一样，每一款成品香水都选用最优质的原料，精心调制而成。“我们的自产香水都源于各种各样的故事、我们与每一位顾客的交谈、某一个特殊的时刻或某一种独特的感觉，”Mathy-Devalck说道。无论是家居香氛还是独一无二的定制作品，每一款香水都是深思熟虑后的成果，而这种对细节的关注和追求在精品店本身和香水瓶上亦有所体现。每一款香水的瓶身设计均彰显了品牌的独特气质，且贴有一枚个性化的标签。“我们想要简约低调的设计，让人们更专注于香水本身而非外在包装；我们最关注的是产品的质量，而不是通过瓶身进行市场推广，”MathyDevalck解释道。“瓶身要展现往昔的奢美华丽以及今日的时尚现代，但其设计必须非常简洁。我们的包装全部都是在欧洲生产的，这一点对我们来说也非常重要。” L’Antichambre精品店的内部装潢也同样经过了周详设计。建筑师 Olivier Hannaert 和设计师Michel Penneman打造出了一家温馨私密的小店，这样的风格也与其产品的个性化本质不谋而合。“这是一个高雅而私密的地方，”Mathy-Devalck说道。“ 顾客创造自己的作品时一定要充满信心——走进L’Antichambre就如同踏入了另一个世界。”这种完美主义与个性化的结合，正是Mathy-Devalck及其L’Antichambre大获成功的秘密配方。在布鲁塞尔孕育想象，然后在葛哈丝让想象成为现实，L’Antichambre

的香水由此在当今世界广受赞誉，但或许最重要的是，Mathy-Devalck 每天都拥有充分的自由做自己热爱的事。那么，对于这位调香师来说，下一步该往哪儿走？“下一步是开发国际市场；我们意图征服全球各大都市。我们的梦想就是在伦敦和纽约开设自己的店面。” l-antichambre.com

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日本語 34: Trade Secret 知られざる魅力が一杯文化と商業の歴史豊かなアントワープは、最新ファッションありヴィンテージスタイルありで、とびきりのお食事処も揃っている。探検するのが楽しみな都市だ。ベス・ドゥルースがレポートする。とびきりのトレンドは広まるまでにしばらくかかるというが、アントワープはまさにその好例で、ヨーロッパでもまだあまり知られていない穴場だ。デザインと文化のホットスポットは数々あるが、ベルギー第二の都市アントワープは意外と知られていない。初めての場所を訪ねる時に、オンラインでいろいろコメントされているために自分で発見するワクワクした気分がそがれてしまうことがあるが、ここに関してはその恐れはあまりない。とはいえ、昔からそうだったわけではない。16世紀のアントワープはヨーロッパ有数の大都会だった。画家のピーテル・パウル・ルーベンスが拠点としたこの都市は、アート、デザイン、文化の作り手と消費者が集まる場所で、世界のダイアモンド産業の中心地でもあった。ダイアモンド業界はこの街の商業の屋台骨を成していたのだ。こうした背景から、今日のアントワープは近代的な都市でありながら、細く曲がりくねった小道や石畳など中世の魅力が一杯。デザイン、ファッション、そして食を愛する人々にとって探索して楽しい街になっている。アントワープのクリエイティブ界で確固たる地位を確立しているジュエリーブランドのウッターズ＆ヘンドリックスは、1984年にカトリン・ウッターズ globalblue.com

とカレン・ヘンドリックスが創設した。この二人は30年かけて、卑金属から金銀へとデザインを進化させてきた。作品は抽象的かつ折衷的で、ドリス・ヴァン・ノッテン、ポールスミス、バーバリーらとのコラボレーション作品もある。「古典的なジュエリーとスーパーマーケットで売っていそうな安っぽいアクセサリーの間のギャップを埋めることを目指している」のだという。「革新的ジュエリーデザインと金細工の間のニッチが狙い目です。」このブランドは、クリエイティビティは定義しがたい魅力があるという概念を具現化している。いかにもアントワープらしいアプローチだ。この他に、アントワープでアクセサリーといえば、靴デザインの有名どころを取り揃えたブティック「ココドリロ（Coccodrillo）」がある。この店の注目はアン・ドゥムルメステール、AF ヴァンデヴォルスト、チャーチ、プラダ、タバサ・シモンズといったデザイナーブランドだ。控えめで洗練されたニュートラルなインテリアと、こんなにもたくさんの最先端デザイナーブランドが一つ屋根の下に集まっていることに感激する来店者の興奮ぶりが、実に面白いコントラストを成している。さらなるスタイルインスピレーションを求める向きは、アントワープ随一のショッピング街で小さなブティックが点在するロンバルデン通り（Lombardenvest）界隈に行くといい。世界中にファンの多いAPCやスコッチ&ソーダをはじめ、独立系のベルギーブランドが並んでいる。例えばガントリー・ブーン（Ganterie Boon）は1884年創業の革製品専門店で、今でも19世紀の店構えを守っている。その近くのステップ・バイ・ステップ（Step by Step）では、アレキサンダー・ワン、ヴァネッサ・ブリューノ、イザベル・マランなど、現代ファッションの有力ブランドを置い

79 ている。アントワープは革新の代名詞になった感があるが、実はヴィンテージスタイルでもお馴染みだ。ヴィアル（Viar）は、広々とした店内に家具から衣料品、車、アートまで、実に多様な品を様々な時代にわたって揃えたインテリアの百貨店だ。市内中心部のクローステル通り（Kloosterstraat）にあり、このアンティークとヴィンテージの宝庫を見て回れば、午後の時間が知らぬ間に過ぎていく。アントワープ生まれのライターで写真家でもあるレグラ・イセウィンは、この街のヴィンテージストアのファンだという。「数は減ってきていますが、残っている店ではデザイナーヴィンテージと無名のブランドをミックスしたユニークなスタイルを提供しています。角を曲がれば、通りにヴィンテージ物のシャネルとディオールを専門に扱う店がずらりと並んでるんですよ！」アントワープの有名なチョコレート店には見る楽しみとサンプルを味わう楽しみがあるが、この街の食はそれだけではない。食通なら、まずはアントワープ最古のベーカリーの一つ、ゴーセンス（Goossens）を訪ねてみよう。一度に3～4人しか入れない小さな店内に焼きたてのパンの香りが満ちている。お次はメチェルセ・ステーンウェヒ（Mechelsesteenweg）のカフェネーション（Caffènation）。特選コーヒーを自家焙煎するこの店は、仕事するもよし、シングルオリジン豆の知識を仕入れるもよし、リラックスしたカフェ文化のバイブをひたすら楽しむもよしのスポットだ。イセウィンの大のお気に入りは、駅近くにあるアントワープのエスニック地区だという。「レバノンのフラットブレッドを楽しんだ後、鮮やかな色合いのドレスやスカーフを置くモロッコ製品の店をいろいろ見て回ることができま

す。チャイニーズのお店が並ぶ一角もいいですよ。手延べラーメンが食べられますし、ここにしかないような野菜やフルーツも売っています。」日暮れが近づいたら、街の外れの川辺に建つ印象的な9階建ての美術館ミューゼアム・アンデ・ストローム（Museum aan de Stroom）（MAS）の最上階へ上がろう。ここからは港を眼下に、街の全景が見渡せる。太陽が海に沈む時間帯は特に印象的な眺めだ。一日の締めくくりは Suikerrui通りにあるビールバー、ゴラム（Gollem）。サクランボを材料にして職人が醸造し、シャンペンを思わせるフルーティな酸味を出すために樫の樽で熟成させたオードベールセル・オウドクリーク（Oud Beersel ’s Oude Kriek）を試してみよう。シャンペンの味がするビール？ありふれたものを素晴らしいものに変貌させるアントワープらしいパラドックスだ。 wouters-hendrix.com、 coccodrillo.be、glovesboon.be、 stepbystep-antwerpen.be、 regulaysewijn.com、 caffenation.be、 mas.be、gollem.be

42: The Personal Touch パーソナル・タッチ

ランチシャンブルはベルギーで最もよく知られた誂え香水店で、パーソナライズされた高級香水を提供することで世界的名声を得ている。ヴェリティ・ホーガンがレポートする。「嗅覚の記憶が全て」だと、アンヌ・パスカル・マティ・デファルクはいう。「誰でも内なる自分を探していて、子供時代のものや庭の匂いを思い出させたり、愛する人の香りを肌に付けている感覚が蘇るようなフレグランスを求めているのです。」マティ・デファルクがブリュッセルに誂え香水専門のブティック「ランチシャンブル」をオープンすることを思い立ったのは、こうした人と香りとの極めてパーソナルな関係に関心を持ったのがきっかけだ。マティ・デファルクは昔から香水が大好きだった。グラフィックデザイナー兼写真家として働いていた2005 年に、親しい友人の一人が母親の持ち物の中に香水に関する古書を見つけた。1905年に出版されたその本には忘れられた処方がたくさん載っていて、マティ・デファルクはたちまち興味をそそられた。最初はそれらの失われた香りを再生するつもりだったが、すぐに自分が本当にやりたいのはオリジナルの香りをイメージして、創作することだと気付く。そこで彼女は、4年をかけて香水作りを学び、2009年にようやくランチシャンブルを開店した。同店が販売する香りはどれも最高品質の原材料を用い、フランス香水産業の中心地にある歴史豊かなグラース地方で製造される。「グラースで製造しているのは、最高品質の香水材料があることで世界的に有名だからです」とマティ・デファルクは説明する。 globalblue.com

「いわば世界に誇る香水の都で、香水作りの長い歴史があります。鼻効きの香水職人を見つける上でも最高の場所の一つなんですよ。」ランチシャンブルの香水はフランス製だが、イメージと発想はブリュッセルから来ている。誂えサービスは極めてパーソナルで、クライアントはまずベースとなる原材料の一つ一つについて説明を受ける。それぞれの香りをサンプリングし、それに対する自分の感情的反応をマティ・デファルクと話し合うのだ。好みがはっきりしたら、次はクライアントのテーストに合わせて様々な材料を試験管に加えたり取り除いたりしながら一連のサンプルを製作し、最終的なブレンドを決めていく。誂え香水はどれもユニークで、原材料の配合は極秘になっている。意外かもしれないが、マティ・デファルク自身のテーストは実に幅広い。「最初は森林の香りやスパイシーな香りが好きだったのですが、この仕事を始めて新たな原材料や香りを発見するにつれ、感覚もテーストもぐんと広がりました。今は、例えばバラやジャコウ、ヘリオトロープの香り、他にもたくさん好きな香りがあります。」ランチシャンブルは誂えサービスで知られるが、人気の高いメンズとウイメンズの「既成」香水も提供している。その他、ルームスプレー、ディフューザー、香り付キャンドルなど各種のホームフレグランスも置いている。調合済みの既成香水もそれぞれ、手に入る限りの高品質のベースを用いて、誂えの香水と同じだけの気持ちを込めて作られている。「当店で手作りするフレグランスはストーリーがベースになっています。来店された方との出会い、瞬間、フィーリングに基づいているのです」と、マティ・デファルクはいう。同店のハウスフレグランスもユニークな誂え香水も、それぞれが念入り

81 に考えられた商品だ。細部へのこだわりは、香水ボトルとブティック自体にも表れている。香りは同店の精神を反映してデザインされたボトル入りで、パーソナライズしたラベルが特徴だ。「パッケージングよりも香りに焦点を当てるために、シンプルなものをと考えました。私たちにとって一番大事なのは製品の品質であって、ボトルのマーケティングではないのです」とマティ・デファルクは説明する。「古えの贅沢感と現代風のモダンさを、シンプルに表現したボトルでなければならなかったのです。さらに当社にとっては、パッケージを全てヨーロッパ製にすることも大事でした。」ランチシャンブルの店舗インテリアも同様に良く考えられている。建築家のオリヴィエ・ハンナルトとインテリアデザイナーのミシェル・ペネマンは、パーソナライズされたサービスを提供する同店にふさわしい居心地の良い店舗空間を創り出した。マティ・デファルクいわく「上流感と親近感のある場所で、お客様が自信を持って自分の香水を創り出せることを大事にしています。ランチシャンブルへの来店は、別世界に足を踏み入れるようなものですから。」マティ・デファルクとランチシャンブルが成功したのは、こうした完璧主義とパーソナルなサービスの組み合わせが鍵だった。ブリュッセルでイメージ豊かに発想され、グラースで完璧に作られたランチシャンブルの香水は今や、世界的に名声をはせている。一番肝心なのはおそらく、マティ・デファルクが毎日好きなことを存分にできるようになったことだろう。そんな彼女は、これから何を繰り出してくるのだろうか。「次のステップは国際展開です。世界最大級の都市を制覇したいですね。ロンドンとニューヨークに出店するのが夢です。」 l-antichambre.com

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