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Beth Druce After gaining an MA from Central Saint Martins in London, Beth Druce began her career at GQ magazine. She is now a fashion and luxury writer, and also works as a consultant for a variety of luxury fashion companies. For this edition of SHOP Belgium, she writes about the vibrant art scene in Brussels. globalblue.com

Milkha Lala Milkha Lala is a senior artworker at SHOP. He has studied fne art, graphic design and flm and is an avid follower of all types of media. In his spare time Milkha likes to play music, visit the cinema and take photographs. When not travelling, he is likely to be found watching Mad Men or reading graphic novels.

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CONTENTS p.40

Products

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18 Check Out SHOP selects a standout piece from Belgium this season 20 My Favourites Edouard Vermeulen, who established luxury Belgian brand Natan, talks about his favourite products for autumn/winter 2016/17 22 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories

News 26 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Belgium 28 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

Features 32

Cover story:

Playing To The Gallery Brussels has a striking and dynamic creative scene, and a visit to this city of artists and collectors is a must for aesthetes, says Beth Druce 40 A Cut Above Antwerp-based designer Stephan Schneider has an effortless aesthetic that has been delighting men and women alike for two decades. Emma Holmqvist Deacon discovers the secrets of his success

Experience 46 Stay In Style SHOP’s guide to the world’s most exclusive hotels

Guide 53 Maps and guides to Belgium’s top shops and destinations, plus SHOP’s unique view of the country’s sights

Essentials 68 How To Shop Tax Free The simple steps to saving money on your shopping

Translations 70 Русский Перевод 75 美文翻译 81

Souvenir 82 The essential item to bring home

Above: Stephan Schneider's Fragments of a Home collection is inspired by old plates and family paintings

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CHECK OUT

BRIGHT SIGHT Bold colours and statement accessories make a big impact across the looks for autumn/winter 2016/17. This vivid scarf in striking colours forms part of the collection from the Belgian-born designer Diane von Furstenberg. There is a romantic, bohemian air to her range this season, which Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 68

includes pretty prints and fringed bags along with ftted dresses. With a colour palette of pink and rich amethyst tones, this scarf is sure to brighten up the dull days of the winter. dw Diane von Furstenberg scarf, â&#x201A;Ź332, Diane von Furstenberg, 11 rue du Grand Cerf, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 648 6224, dvf.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 56

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MY FAVOURITES: Edouard Vermeulen

1. ‘I’m a big fan of the long, voluminous green skirt in foral lamé jacquard from our couture collection’

Edouard Vermeulen is the founder of luxury Belgian brand Natan. His career started in interior design, which gave him an invaluable introduction to the world of textiles. Having then developed a fair for fashion, he established his womenswear and accessories label in 1983. With a client list of celebrities and royalty, he has crafted a style ideal for the refned woman of today. He shares his insights for this season with Ximena Daneri 1

Natan skirt, price on request, Natan, 158 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 647 1001, natan.be

2. ‘I take an iPad everywhere I travel. Before I go to bed I love browsing to see what the other designers are doing’ Apple iPad Pro, from €689, Apple, 26-28 avenue de la Toison d’Or, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)800 81685, apple.com

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3. ‘My favourite footwear brand has to be Manolo Blahnik’

Manolo Blahnik boots, €1,030, SN3, Frankrijklei 46, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 0820, manoloblahnik.com

4. ‘I love Giambattista Valli’s couture collection’ Verso, Lange Gasthuisstraat 11, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 226 9292, giambattistavalli.com

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5. ‘I carry Italian Resort body milk by Acqua di Parma when I’m travelling’

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Acqua di Parma Italian Resort body cream, €67, Bayer & Bayer, 35 rue Joseph Stevens, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 502 0499, acquadiparma.com

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DARK NIGHTS

Combine luxe leggings with sleek ankle boots for this season’s most stylish day-to-night look 1

1. LolaLiza jacket, €39.99, LolaLiza, 123 rue Neuve, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 218 3137, lolaliza.com 2. Jimmy Choo bag, €1,595, Jimmy Choo, Schuttershofstraat 17, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 475 9437, jimmychoo.com

4. Caroline Biss scarf, €75, Caroline Biss, Huidevettersstraat 34, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 234 1406, carolinebiss.com

3. Tod’s boots, €820, Tod’s, 46 boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 3005, tods.com

5. Brax leggings, €99.95, Brax, Schoenmarkt 10, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 225 1015, brax.com

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HIGH DRAMA For the ultimate in attention-grabbing looks contrast vibrant shades of red with dark hues 1

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1. Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Hydrator, 60ml, €49, The Recollection, Kloosterstraat 54, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 257 3614, aesop.com

4. Moncler beauty case, €195, Moncler, 57A boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 514 3402, moncler.com

2. Rimowa suitcase, from €559, Rimowa, Leopoldstraat 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 234 3220, rimowa.com

5. Guess jacket, €159.90, Guess, Leysstraat 22-26, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 226 2178, guess.eu

3. Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, €1,350, Salvatore Ferragamo, 62A boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 511 4625, ferragamo.com

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CHECK IT OUT

1. Fred Perry shirt, €100, Fred Perry, Huidevettersstraat 54, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 770 6757, fredperry.com

3. O’Neill jacket, €89.99, O’Neill, Shopping Stadsfeestzaal, Meir 78, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 232 7861, oneill.com

2. Ben Sherman shirt, €99.95, Nidem Dito, Heuvelstraat 92, 2530 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 344 2224, bensherman.com

4. Le Temps des Cerises shirt, €63, Le Temps des Cerises, 13 rue Auguste Orts, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 1313, letempsdescerises.com

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Plaid prints in a combination of colours should be a core part of your autumn/winter 2016/17 wardrobe

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SHOP WINDOW

FRENCH FLAIR French brand APC – which stands for Atelier de Production et de Création – has opened its second store in Brussels. The label was launched in 1987, ofering minimalist-chic looks that made a strong contrast to the bold style of the time. APC now has shops across the world and this new store is the label’s third in Belgium. Devised by Paris-based architect Laurent Deroo and APC’s founder Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 68

Jean Touitou, it has a pareddown, contemporary design that strikingly ofsets the historic features of the 19th-century building in which it is housed. Men’s and women’s collections are presented in the same space; the women’s section is subtly distinguished by brass furnishings, the men’s by aluminium. gc APC, 60 rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 8380, apc.fr FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 56

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SURE KURE Kure concept store is a favourite of Brussels fashion lovers, especially since March when it moved from rue Antoine Dansaert to an impressive space on avenue Louise. At the new store visitors will fnd a trademark mix of afordable luxury labels. It also features a chic café which is ideal for a pick-me-up after shopping. Meanwhile Kure’s founders have transformed the original shop into a new concept store for women called Le Magasin. gc Kure, 78 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 8113, kure-eshop.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 57

FINE ROMANCE Essentiel Antwerp’s autumn/ winter 2016/17 collection is infused with nostalgia. This season the Belgian brand features faux fur and foaty fabrics, and makes a bold play of textures and volume. There are striking masculine and feminine elements with pieces such as wide-legged trousers and 1940s-inspired dresses. A muted colour palette is given an Essentiel Antwerp twist with signature touches such as abstract fower and tiger prints. gc Essentiel Antwerp, Lombardenvest 39, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 233 3665, essentiel-antwerp.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 60

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QUALITY TIME Watchmaker Raidillon has opened a store in the luxury shopping district of Antwerp. The brand, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, is inspired by motor racing, and its new shop refects this passion; the clever use of wood, leather and metal evokes the look of top-quality vintage cars. In this airy setting, the Belgian brand’s watches and accessories are well displayed. gc Raidillon, Komedieplaats 5, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 430 6090, raidillon-watches.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 60

YOU NAME IT In celebration of its 10th anniversary this year, perfume brand Byredo has launched a fragrance entitled ‘unnamed perfume’. Customers choose their own name and inscribe it on the bottle using a transfer sheet of Byredo’s distinctive font. gc Senteurs d’Ailleurs, 1A place Stéphanie, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 511 6969, byredo.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 57

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PLAY IT COOL Julia June’s Antwerp store is a must-visit for women who enjoy romantic fashion. The brand now has four shops in Belgium, with this store having opened in April. The label’s autumn/winter 2016/17 range, from oversized knits to foral prints, is beautifully presented here. gc Julia June, Steenhouwersvest 42, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 4094, juliajune.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 60

ACE SPACE In February, French label Ikks launched a new store on avenue Louise in Brussels. The opening of this striking space is well timed: plans are underway for celebrations next year as the brand marks its 30th anniversary. Ikks started as a label making children’s Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 68

clothes and it now creates stylish casual collections across all age ranges. This new shop is an ideal showcase for a wide range of the label’s ready-to-wear collections; the space has bright white walls contrasting with wood, metal and concrete features. gc Ikks, 90 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 502 1467, ikks.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 57

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russels has carved out a unique place in the world of art. Since the mid 1990s, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s galleries have worked hard to promote the Belgian capital not only as an international art destination but also as a venue with an impressive amount of home-grown talent. In Paris a great deal of art is sold but not made; in Berlin the reverse is the case. Brussels offers the best of both worlds. This is largely thanks to a combination of accessible property prices, which attract working artists, and high-speed rail links to London and Paris, which ensure 70 81

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that over the past 10 years about 50 galleries have opened in Brussels that there is a regular footfall of collectors. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that over the past 10 years about 50 galleries have opened here. Belgium is thought to have the most collectors in the world per capita, says Anne Vierstraete, Previous page: Independent Brussels

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managing director of Art Brussels, the city’s annual contemporary art fair. ‘Belgian collectors are known to be very thoughtful about their collections,’ she explains. They often have a close relationship with artists and dare to buy in an early stage of a painter’s or sculptor’s career, she adds. The result is a unique demographic of European collectors. Having settled in Brussels they organise exhibitions involving their own collections, and these are often held in private locations that they open to the public. In southern Brussels, on avenue Van Volxem, Wiels Above (clockwise from top left): Anne Vierstraete, managing director of Art Brussels; Peter Kogler for Ing; Marlborough Contemporary gallery booth, both at Art Brussels 2016

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Above (clockwise from top): Wiels contemporary art centre; the city-wide view from the venue’s roof; the centre’s café

contemporary art centre is remarkable for showcasing some of the best-received modern art in the city and for its investment in emerging artists, to whom it offers residencies each year. It is housed in a former brewery that was created in the 1930s by Belgian architect Adrien Blomme, and there’s a period, industrial feel here, especially in the Brewing Hall exhibition space, which features three original copper tuns. Vierstraete explains that Wiels has ‘contributed a lot to the dynamics and the internationalisation of the contemporary art scene in Brussels through opening its doors to artists-in-residence’. She explains that many of them choose to continue living in Brussels after having been hosted for several

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months – and the result is a constant injection of international talent into the city. A flamboyant art fair has also started making a bold contribution to the city. Independent is a series of international events devised by

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visitors might at first feel a bit daunted by taking it in. But Brussels is very human in scale, says Vierstraete, ‘so everything related to the art scene is concentrated in a few areas of town’. This includes the Ixelles and Dansaert districts. The city’s temporary shows tend to be spectacularly located yet easily accessible. This was especially the case with the

The shows position small names beside bigger, more established ones

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gallery owners. Its shows have been taking place in New York and Delhi since 2010, and earlier this year it held its first European fair in the 1930s Vanderborght building in Brussels. Works from some 60 galleries were featured, and what distinguished the fair was the way in which the exhibitors were orchestrated. The shows do away with the gallery hierarchy that characterises so many art fairs and instead position small names and projects alongside bigger, more established ones. It’s a pluralistic approach that resonates well with the Brussels art scene of today. The city offers such a wealth of contemporary art experiences that

Above: Sorry We’re Closed gallery booth installation at Art Brussels 2016

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2016 location of Art Brussels. The fair took place in April at the Tour & Taxis complex, an architectural masterpiece of historic warehouses to the north of the centre, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Gare du Nord. Vierstraete explains that this vibrant annual event – next year’s takes place from 21 to 23 April – is designed to attract not only artists and gallery owners but also the public, encouraging those curious about art to see as much work as possible ‘in order to adjust both your eyes and your mind to the kind of art that means something to you’. In Brussels, a veritable playground of artistic creation, you would be hard pushed not to

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Above (from top): Dvir Gallery at Independent Brussels; Art Brussels 2016 at Tour & Taxis

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A CUT ABOVE

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Antwerp-based designer Stephan Schneider has an efortless aesthetic that has been delighting men and women alike for two decades. Emma Holmqvist Deacon discovers the secrets of his success

here’s an intellectual air to Stephan Schneider’s considered but effortless aesthetic. Perhaps this stems from his impressive experience. The designer rose to prominence in the mid 1990s, when the Antwerp Six collective was at its height. Not one 72 80

for avant-garde trends, he regards himself as a clothes designer rather than a fashion maverick. ‘I design real clothes for real people,’ notes the German-born alumnus of Antwerp’s prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts. ‘It’s quite a good position to be in, as it’s Left: Stephan Schneider’s Fragments of a Home women’s collection, autumn/winter 2016/17

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difficult to remain relevant and survive on trend-focused collections.’ Yet Schneider concedes one potentially negative aspect to this ethos – the risk of abandoning fantasy. ‘You should always respect people’s practical needs, but you mustn’t step out of your ivory tower for good,’ he asserts firmly. ‘If your creativity doesn’t involve dreams you’re making confection, not fashion.’ Clean as his cut might be, there’s an inherent softness to Schneider’s wearable silhouettes. Shirts and jackets often feature dolman sleeves, while collars are constructed to fall into place rather than being rigidly forced into position. The discreet but distinctive in-seam pockets, which are positioned horizontally on shirts Above (from top): collars are constructed to fall into place rather than being rigidly forced into position; shirts and jackets ofen feature dolman sleeves

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and jackets, have become something of a signature. To give his tailoring a sense of modernity, Schneider recently developed a cut devoid of shoulder seams. ‘I deleted the seams in order to get as far away as possible from that strict 90s silhouette, while at the same avoiding the oversized, bohemian look,’ he explains. The Stephan Schneider autumn/winter 2016/17 collection is called Fragments of a Home. It radiates warmth and a sense of home comforts, but there’s a poignant undercurrent to the theme. ‘Both my parents passed away in the past couple of years, so the collection is a goodbye to my family home,’ he says. ‘I developed prints inspired by old plates and oil paintings I found in my parents’

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Schneider’s wearable silhouettes have an inherent softness

Above: Stephan Schneider’s Fragments of a Home women’s collection, autumn/winter 2016/17

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house, layering dark blue paint on top of classic sunrises so as to create a moody, mystical atmosphere of the night. It’s a very personal collection.’ Schneider has always embraced the idea of genderless fashion, and given that this look is currently sweeping the industry he’s been well ahead of his time. ‘I don’t think in terms of gender when I design – my men’s and women’s lines go hand in hand,’ he says. He doesn’t tell seamstresses if the pieces they’re about to sew are for a man or a woman, and with good reason. ‘It’s peculiar, but as soon as you say it’s a ladies garment, the quality tends to be downgraded automatically,’ he explains. ‘I want my female customers to get the same quality cotton pocket bags as men expect – why would they have to

Schneider embraced the idea of genderless fashion well ahead of his time make do with polyester?’ Sometimes, he admits, his well-meaning quest for sartorial equality backfires, noting that he once tried to enhance one of his women’s pieces with an inside breast pocket similar to those in most men’s jackets. He thought that women would love the practicality of it, but, he says, ‘I had to scrap it since many complained it added bulk to the garment.’

Above: Stephan Schneider flagship store at Reyndersstraat 53 in Antwerp

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that of the shopping. ‘The retailers take pride in their businesses, as shopping is important to locals,’ he observes. ‘Flemish people value quality and tend to spend a lot on fashion. They may live quite simply, but many are happy to pay €1,000 for, say, a new Ann Demeulemeester suit. Even students wear designer clothing.’ Schneider says that you’ll find everything you could possibly want in Antwerp, from Céline handbags to Swedish sportswear pieces. ‘The rents are affordable in Antwerp and this makes the shopping terrain democratic and diverse,’ he says. ‘You won’t find marginal designers rubbing shoulders with heavyweights such as Dries Van Noten in many other fashion hotspots.’

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The label’s only store, which is located on Reyndersstraat in the heart of Antwerp, is an intimate place that brings to mind a walk-in art installation, its cubist wooden staircase making for a Duchampesque centrepiece. Though the mildly conceptual air of it will make fashion mavens’ hearts flutter, Schneider’s intentions are far from lofty. ‘The shop has remained unchanged since I opened it in 1996. I want to convey the same feeling you might get from a butcher or a bakery – a neighbourhood spot that is familiar and cosy.’ Schneider speaks highly of his adopted city, describing the vibe of Antwerp as a charming mix of German and French cultures in which the quality of life is as high as

Above (from left): Stephan Schneider’s Fragments of a Home collection is inspired by old plates and family paintings; a men’s look from the same collection

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STAY IN STYLE The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fnest hotels boast desirable locations, interiors that demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and amenities that range from Michelin-starred restaurants to luxury spas ofering state-of-the-art treatments. SHOP shares its pick of some of the best

CASA BONAY Opened in 2016, Barcelonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Casa Bonay occupies a neoclassicalstyle former family home that has been immaculately converted into a chic and comfortable hotel. The rooms come in a variety of sizes and styles; some have separate reading rooms and are equipped with yoga kits, others have spectacular views, and the best have private terraces designed to make the most of every bit of sunshine. globalblue.com

Imaginative dining options include Libertine, a relaxed cocktail bar, tea corner and restaurant; the quirky Elephant, Crocodile and Monkey eatery; a cold-pressed juice bar; and a cofee corner. Breakfast includes everything from yoghurt and granola with honey and stewed fruit to Catalan and Japanese options. Casa Bonay, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 700, 08008 Barcelona, +34 93 545 8070, casabonay.com

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ATLANTIS BY GIARDINO Located on the edge of a forest at the foot of the Üetliberg mountain, but within easy reach of the heart of Zürich, the fve-star Atlantis by Giardino is a unique urban retreat. It recently reopened following extensive renovation, and the glamorous interior décor complements the superb 1960s modernist architecture. It has 95 rooms and suites,

some with balconies, decorated in a restrained contemporary style. Amenities include two restaurants: Ecco Zürich is a showcase for Rolf Fliegauf’s exceptional cuisine, while Hide & Seek ofers refned fusion food. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, plus a spa that ofers modern and Ayurvedic treatments. Atlantis by Giardino, Döltschiweg 234, 8055 Zürich, +41 (0)44 456 5555, atlantisbygiardino.ch

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H10 DUQUE DE LOULÉ Opened in spring 2015, the 89room H10 Duque de Loulé is set in a beautifully renovated 18th-century building not far from the designer shops of Avenida da Liberdade. The ultra-stylish and harmonious interior design blends traditional Portuguese features such as blue-and-white tiling with up-to-the-minute globalblue.com

facilities. These include the à la carte L’Azul e Branco restaurant with its menu of Portuguese and Spanish cuisine, the welcoming Equestre library-bar and the Limão Chill-Out Terrace on the 10th foor, from where there are panoramic views over Lisbon and the Tagus estuary. H10 Duque de Loulé, Avenida Duque de Loulé 81-83, 1050-088 Lisbon, +351 21 318 2000, hotelh10duquedeloule.com

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Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ANGLETERRE One of the most luxurious hotels in Copenhagen, the fve-star deluxe Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angleterre has provided exceptional service and comfort for over 250 years, and is more appealing than ever since its renovation in 2013. It has 90 spacious rooms and suites, and a range of facilities designed to create a stylish, restful retreat in the heart of the city. The Amazing Space spa has the only indoor pool in central

Copenhagen, along with a ftness studio and a menu of treatments that combine Asian and Nordic traditions. The Michelin-starred Marchal restaurant ofers fne dining in a chic and relaxed environment, while the sleek, contemporary champagne bar, Balthazar, has a lavish bar menu and an impressive drinks list. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 Copenhagen, +45 3312 0095, dangleterre.com

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Velofxer ofers mobile bike-repair services all over Brussels. Customers can also visit its store for repairs and for an impressive range of bikes and accessories. Brands include Brompton, Victoria and Early Rider. Velofixer, 9 rue des Pierres, 1000 Brussels, +31 (0)473 480698, velofixer.com

Théophile & Patachou creates beautiful furniture, clothes and accessories for babies. Everything it produces, from teddy bears to prams, is made from top-quality materials. Théophile & Patachou, 132A avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 648 3100, theophile-patachou.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 57

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ESPOO This inviting boutique specialises in Nordic design, bringing some of Scandinavia’s most loved brands to Antwerp. The company also ofers interior

design services, so expect to fnd cool, contemporary homeware and furniture. There’s a sister Espoo store just down the road, dedicated to accessories. Espoo, Vlaamsekaai 49, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 237 5797, espoo.be

WEEKDAY Scandinavian style has timeless appeal and Swedish brand Weekday makes the look particularly afordable. This season, outerwear is a highlight and Weekday ofers easy solutions for how to stay warm and on-trend once the temperature begins to drop. Its androgynous caramel trench coats look great worn with tailored trousers or a dress, and for those who are never without a leather biker jacket, Weekday’s version this season is especially covetable.

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Meir & Hopland

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TOP 3 ... CHOCOLATE SHOPS IN BRUGES

The Old Chocolate House, Mariastraat 1C, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 340102, oldchocolatehouse.com

Dumon Dumon is renowned for the creamy quality of its sophisticated pralines. Dumon, Eiermarkt 6, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 346282, chocolatierdumon.be

The Chocolate Line Chocolatier Dominique Persoone creates amazing flavours such as Green Tokyo, which is filled with wasabi and marzipan. The Chocolate Line, Simon Stevinplein 19, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 341090, thechocolateline.be

The Old Chocolate House The charming Old Chocolate House uses the very best ingredients to create its range of exquisite truffles and pralines.

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ZARA Spanish brand Zara is a yearround wardrobe staple for fashion lovers around the world, thanks to its up-to-the-minute pieces for men and women. This winter, look out for cool, of-duty silk bombers and geometric-print shirt dresses. Zara, Steenstraat 92-94, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 470080, zara.com

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DAY TRIP MAASMECHELEN VILLAGE

E314

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E314

OPENING TIMES Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday-Sunday: 10am-7pm

Maasmechelen Outlet Village GENK STATION

BRUSSELS CENTRAL STATION

Home to more than 100 fashion and lifestyle outlet boutiques from leading local and international brands, all ofering discounts of up to 60%, Maasmechelen Village is a must-visit destination on your trip to Belgium. Maasmechelen Village, Zetellaan 100, 3630 Maasmechelen, +32 (0)89 774000, maasmechelenvillage.com

PERFECT DAY 10am Check out the latest designer collection at the luxury Hugo Boss boutique. 2pm Enjoy Guess’s full collections of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, as well as accessories. 5pm Lacoste’s crocodile logo is world-famous; discover the brand’s timeless collections.

Train Station

Outlet

HOW TO GET THERE By Shopping Express A direct luxury coach service runs daily from rue du Marché aux Herbes in Brussels to Maasmechelen Village. By car Leave the E314 at exit 33 and follow the signs for Leisure Valley. At the roundabout follow the signed access road to Leisure Valley and Maasmechelen Village. The journey from Antwerp and Brussels takes about an hour. By train There is a regular SNCB train service to Genk station, which is 20 minutes by taxi from Maasmechelen Village. By Bus De Lijn runs regular hourly bus services (no 45) from Genk and Hasselt train stations. The journey takes an hour.

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РУССКИЙ ПЕРЕВОД 32: Playing To The Gallery

Страна галерей

Культурная жизнь в городе художников и коллекционеров Брюсселе никогда не замирает, привлекая толпы эстетов, – рассказывает Бэт Дрюс Брюссель занимает особенное место в мире искусства. С середины 1990-х годов globalblue.com

городские галереи проделали большую работу, чтобы бельгийская столица стала международным центром искусства и креативной площадкой для развития местных талантов. В Париже ценные произведения искусства чаще продаются, нежели создаются; в Берлине все наоборот. Брюссель же может похвастаться и тем и другим. Причина тому – сочетание доступных цен

на аренду недвижимости, привлекающих начинающих художников, и удобных коммуникаций с такими городами, как Лондон и Париж, что обеспечивает постоянный приток коллекционеров. Не удивительно, что за последние 10 лет здесь открылось около 50 галерей. Бельгия имеет самое большое число коллекционеров на душу населения, – такую статистику приводит Анна Верстратэ, генеральный директор ежегодной городской ярмарки современного искусства. «Бельгийские коллекционеры очень серьезно относятся к своим коллекциям, – поясняет она. – Зачастую они поддерживают тесную связь с художниками и не боятся покупать произведения в самом начале их творческой карьеры». В результате мы имеем уникальную демографию европейских коллекционеров. Поселившись в Брюсселе, они начинают организовывать выставки своих частных коллекций, приглашая к себе всех желающих. На проспекте Van Volxem в южном Брюсселе расположился центр современного искусства Wiels, примечательный своей коллекцией современных произведений искусства, а также деятельностью по поддержке начинающих художников. Организация занимает здание бывшей пивоварни 1930-х годов,

построенной бельгийским архитектором Адриеном Бломме. Здесь присутствует и атмосфера минувшей эпохи, и промышленная эстетика, особенно в зале Brewing Hall, где сохранились три медных пивоваренных чана. Верстратэ поясняет, что команда Wiels «сделала значительный вклад в динамику и интернационализацию современного искусства Брюсселя, предоставляя жилье молодым художникам». По ее словам, многие из них остаются жить в Брюсселе, после нескольких месяцев проживания в помещении центра, в результате чего приток международных талантов в город постоянно растет. Пышная ярмарка искусства также начала приносить щедрые плоды. Владельцы галереи учредили серию международных мероприятий Independent. С 2010 года они проводятся в Нью-Йорке и Дели, а в начале этого года в Брюсселе, в здании Vanderborght, построенном в 1930-х годах, состоялась первая Европейская ярмарка. На ней были представлены произведения из 60 различных галерей, но больше всего поражает фирменный подход к организации мероприятия. На выставках Independent искореняется иерархия, характеризующая множество современных салонов, вместо этого, малоизвестные имена

и проекты демонстрируются наряду с уже знаменитыми и крупными. Такой плюралистический подход вполне соответствует культурной арене Брюсселя. Город предлагает такое количество культурных возможностей, что по началу у гостей может вскружиться голова. «Однако Брюссель не так широк в своих масштабах, – говорит Верстратэ, – поэтому все, что связано с искусством расположено в нескольких районах города». Главными из них являются Ixelles и Dansaert. Места проведения временных выставок в Брюсселе всегда отличаются своей уникальностью, но при этом остаются доступными. Так было и в случае с мероприятием Art Brussels в 2016 году. Ярмарка проходила в апреле внутри величественного комплекса Tour & Taxis, объединившего ряд исторических складов к северу от центра города, всего в 10 минутах ходьбы от вокзала Gare du Nord. По словам Верстратэ, это ежегодное мероприятие, которое в следующем году пройдет с 21 по 23 апреля, рассчитано на всех ценителей искусства, которые имеют возможность увидеть огромное количество работ и «понять какой вид искусства им больше по душе». Брюссель – настоящая колыбель художественного творчества, влюбиться в которую можно с первых минут. globalblue.com

40: A Cut Above

Опережая моду

Эмма Холмквист Дикон раскрывает секрет успеха антверпенского дизайнера Штефана Шнайдера, который уже два десятилетия радует покупателей непринужденным стилем Для продуманного и вместе с тем естественного стиля Штефана Шнайдера характерен интеллектуальный флер. Можно предположить, что этому способствует впечатляющий опыт дизайнера. Он родился в Германии, а учился в престижной Королевской академии изящных искусств в Антверпене. Его творческий взлет пришелся на середину 1990-х, когда Антверпенская шестерка была в зените славы. Однако Шнайдер, который никогда не был сторонником авангардных течений, считает себя в большей степени дизайнером, а не модным героем: «Я создаю настоящую одежду для реальных людей. С точки зрения продуктивности, это хорошая позиция, поскольку непросто оставаться понятным аудитории и держаться на плаву, создавая только ориентированные на тренды коллекции». Вместе с тем дизайнер готов признать и возможные негативные следствия такого подхода, а именно – риск утратить фантазию: «Конечно, нужно

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уважать практические потребности людей, но и окончательно покидать свою «башню из слоновой кости» тоже не стоит, – твердо уверен он. – Если в вашем творчестве мало мечтаний, то это конвейер, а не мода». Шнайдер наделяет одежду внутренней чистотой и мягкостью. У его рубашек и пиджаков часто появляются рукава «летучая мышь», а воротники мягко уложены, а не держат жесткую форму. Фирменным знаком для этих моделей стали неброские, но акцентированные горизонтальные карманы. Чтобы подчеркнуть современный подход к крою, Шнайдер убрал плечевые

швы: «Я решил обойтись без этих швов, чтобы отойти максимально далеко от четкого силуэта 90-х и одновременно избежать чрезмерно богемного образа», – объясняет он. Коллекция Stephan Schneider осень-зима 2016/17 получила название «Fragments of a Home». Ее пронизывает атмосфера домашнего тепла и уюта, однако есть в ней и горькие ноты: «В последние несколько лет я потерял обоих родителей. И эта коллекция стала для меня прощанием с нашим семейным домом. Старые тарелки и написанные маслом картины вдохновили меня на создание принтов, в которых темно-синяя краска наслаивается на классические

оттенки восхода. Таким образом воспроизводится угрюмая, мистическая атмосфера ночи. Это очень личная коллекция». Шнайдеру всегда была близка идея моды, свободной от гендерных различий. А поскольку сейчас этот подход покоряет модную индустрию, дизайнер вновь оказался впереди своего времени: «Я не думаю в терминах гендера, когда создаю одежду: мои женские и мужские линии всегда идут рука об руку», – уточняет он. Более того, делая заказ своим швеям, он также не сообщает, для мужчин или женщин предназначены вещи, и у него есть разумные доводы: «Это странно, но как только вы говорите, что это женская одежда, качество автоматически снижается. Я же хочу, чтобы мои покупательницы получили такие же качественные хлопковые подкладки для карманов, какие будут у мужчин. Почему вдруг для женщин они должны быть из полиэстера?» Правда, по его собственному признанию, порой это стремление к портновскому равенству, преисполненное благих намерений, неожиданно приводит к обратным результатам. Так, однажды он хотел усовершенствовать женский предмет одежды внутренним нагрудным карманом – точно таким, какой есть у большинства мужских пиджаков. Он думал, globalblue.com

что женщинам понравится его практичность: «Но мне пришлось отказаться от этого, поскольку многие жаловались на лишний дополнительных объем». Единственный магазин Stephan Schneider в самом сердце Антверпена, на улице Reyndersstraat, – это уютное местечко, напоминающее артинсталляцию из-за кубистской деревянной лестницы в духе Дюшана в самом центре. Хотя умеренно концептуальная атмосфера этого места заставляет трепетать сердца знатоков моды, намерения Шнайдера далеки от высокомерия: «Этот магазин не изменился со дня открытия в 1996 году. Я хочу вселять в людей такие же чувства, как местные мясники или пекари: это должно быть приятное местечко по соседству, такое знакомое и уютное». Дизайнер очень хорошо отзывается о приютившем его городе: он считает Антверпен восхитительной смесью немецкой и французской культур, где качество жизни столь же высокого уровня, как и качество шоппинга. «Продавцы гордятся своим делом, поскольку шоппинг очень важен для местных жителей, – отмечает он. – éламандцы ценят качество и готовы тратить много на одежду. Они могут жить довольно просто, но при этом готовы платить €1000, скажем, за новый костюм Ann

Demeulemeester. Здесь даже студенты носят дизайнерскую одежду». По мнению Шнайдера, в Антверпене найдется все, что только можно захотеть, от сумок Céline до шведского спортивного оборудования: «В Антверпене невысокая арендная плата, и это делает торговые зоны демократичными и разнообразными. В большинстве других модных центров просто не может быть такого, чтобы маргинальные дизайнеры спокойно соседствовали с авторитетными, такими как Dries Van Noten». 68: When You Shop The World, Shop Tax Free

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32: Playing To The Gallery

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流连画廊布鲁塞尔拥有引人注目、活力十足的创意街景，众多艺术家和收藏家咸集于此，具有审美情趣的人士务必要来此一饱眼福，Beth Druce为您娓娓道来在艺术的世界里，布鲁塞尔开辟了一片独特天地。自20世纪90年代以来，这座城市的众多画廊便苦心孤诣，不但将比利时首都打造成国际艺术殿堂，更令其成为本土人才的荟萃之地。在巴黎兴盛的是艺术品买卖而非制作，柏林则恰恰相反，而布鲁塞尔则兼具两者之长。这里不仅作品价位适中，吸引各路艺术家纷至沓来；更有高速铁路通向伦敦和巴黎，令收藏家来往络绎不绝。无怪乎在过去的10年间，约有50所画廊在此开业。

业界认为，比利时人口中收藏家的比例居世界之最——Anne Vierstraete如是说。她是这座城市一年一度的现代艺术展“艺术布鲁塞尔（Art Brussels）”的创始人及总经理。 “众所周知，比利时收藏家对其藏品的挑选非常谨慎， ”她补充说，他们往往与艺术家关系密切，敢于在画家或雕刻家事业刚起步时就买下其作品。正是如此，他们独树一帜，与欧洲其他各地的收藏家都有所不同。他们定居在比利时，用自己的藏品组织展览。展出地址往往在他们的私人处所，但也会向公众开放。在布鲁塞尔南部的Van Volxem 大街上，坐落着Wiels当代艺术中心。这里不仅展出众多极富盛名的布鲁塞尔现代艺术品，还体现了这座城市对新晋艺术家的投入——布鲁塞尔每年都为艺术家提供居留的机会。这座建筑的前身是一家酿酒厂，由比利时建筑家Adrien Blomme于20世纪30年代创立。在这里，您可以感受到那个时代的工业气息，尤其是在由酿造室改造而成的展厅里，厅中陈列着三只当年用过的铜酒桶。Vierstraete解释说，Wiels已“向旅居于此的艺术家敞开大门，对布鲁塞尔当代艺术图景的新鲜活力和国际化进程贡献良多”。她说，在布鲁塞尔逗留数月后，许多艺术家便选择继续住在这里。正因如此，世界各地的创意人才源源不断地融入这座城市。有一项绚丽的艺术展同样为这座城市作出了不菲的贡献。这一系列国际博览会名曰“Independent” ，由画廊的主人们精心策划。自2010 年来，该展会在纽约和德里陆续举办；今年年初，更是在马斯特里赫特（Vanderborght）兄弟于上世纪30年代建造的一座布鲁塞尔建筑里举办了其第一届欧洲展会。来自60余家画廊的作品陈列其间，策展人的精心布置令这场盛会格外出众。Independent globalblue.com

博览会不似其他艺术展，展品的摆放并未遵循明确的等级顺序。许多不起眼的名字和项目，都能与大名鼎鼎、更具地位的展品相邻而列。这种多元化的策展手法，也与布鲁塞尔如今的艺术风景相映成趣。徜徉于布鲁塞尔城中的游客可以感受如此强烈的当代艺术冲击，以至于在初次感受时或许会觉得有些望而生畏。但在空间范围上，布鲁塞尔做得极为人性化，Vierstraete说： “任何与艺术有关的场景都集中在城中几个特定的街区。”这当中就包括Ixelles街区和Dansaert街区。布鲁塞尔的临时展览往往选址于颇为壮观的场所，但也是交通便利的地区，比如2016年4月布鲁塞尔艺博会就是在Tour & Taxis 展览中心盛大开幕。该建筑位于市中心北部，原是一座颇具历史意义的工厂。从火车北站前往这座建筑杰作，步行10分钟即可到达。Vierstraete解释说，设计这场热闹的年度盛典（2017 年4月21至23日）不仅是为了吸引艺术家和画廊主人，亦是为了普罗大众——鼓励那些对艺术好奇的人尽可能多地欣赏艺术作品， “从而调节你的眼和脑，去接受那种对你有意义的艺术。”在布鲁塞尔这样一个真正的艺术殿堂，自然恭敬不如从命。

40: A Cut Above 裁高一招二十多年来，在安特卫普安居的设计师Stephan Schneider以其率性美学广受潮男潮女的青睐。Emma Holmqvist Deacon带您探索他的成功奥秘

Stephan Schneider的美学理念轻松自然，看似信手拈来，其实经过深思熟虑，散发着聪慧睿智的气息，这也许源自于他的非凡阅历。这位设计师成名于上个世纪九十年代中

叶，与极富盛名的“安特卫普六君子” （the Antwerp Six）可谓一时瑜亮。Stephan Schneider不苟同于标新立异的潮流，他将自己视为一位服装设计师，而非特立独行的时尚人士。 “我为实在的人设计实在的衣服， ”这位毕业于安特卫普皇家艺术学院（Royal Academy of Fine Arts）的德裔设计师说道。 “这是一个非常好的定位，因为你很难靠一味追求潮流在时尚圈固守自己的地位，并且在商业上取得成功。”但是，Schneider 也承认这一观念存有潜在的负面影响，即放弃时尚遐思带来的风险。 “ 你必须时刻尊重人们的实际需求，但也不能完全走出象牙塔， ”他坚定地说道。 “如果你的设计缺少想象，那你就只是一个手艺精湛的匠人，而不是设计师了。” Schneider的实用款式在凝练的剪裁中蕴含着一丝柔美。他设计的衬衣和夹克往往以蝙蝠袖为特色，构造

巧妙的领口与整件衣服浑然一体，而毫不显得突兀违和。顺着缝线所开的水平口袋独具匠心，已经俨然成为 Schneider 的一种标志。为了给衣服的剪裁增添一抹现代元素，他新近发掘出一种没有肩缝的独特剪裁方式。 “我之所以剔除了肩缝，是为了区别于90年代的严肃设计，同时避免接近肥大的波西米亚风格， ”他解释道。 Stephan Schneider的2016/17 年秋冬季系列被命名为“居家点滴” （Fragments of a Home）。这一系列洋溢着温暖和舒适，但是主题的背后却流淌着哀伤的潜流。 “我的父母在几年前先后离世，这个系列是对我往日家庭生活的告别， ”他说道。 “设计中的不少图案灵感来自我父母家中的那些旧盘子、旧油画，暗蓝色叠压在经典的日出图案上，营造出夜晚忧郁、神秘的氛围。这是一套非常具有我个人色彩的成衣系列。” Schneider向来推崇“无性别时

尚”的理念，就目前这一理念横扫整个业界的态势来看，他确实远远领先于他所处的时代。 “我在设计时不会考虑性别——我的男女装系列总是齐头并进的， ”他说道。Schneider 从不告诉裁缝要做的衣服是给男人穿还是女人穿，而且他有着充分的理由。 “这是一种奇怪的现象，一旦你说这是一件女装，那么衣服的质量自然而然地就会下降， ”他解释道。 “我希望我的女性顾客能和男性一样，享受到同等质量的棉质大口袋——为什么要她们凑合着用聚酯的呢？”他也承认，有些时候，善意地追求和男装同等质量的女装也会带来麻烦。他提到，有一次他想给一件女装单品在胸部位置加一个常见于男装夹克的口袋。他觉得女士们会欣赏它的实用性，但是，他说： “我后来不得不弃之不用，因为许多人抱怨它让衣服变得臃肿。” 该品牌唯一的专卖店坐落于安特卫普市中心的Reyndersstraat大街，那是一处温馨宜人的小店，使人联想到来去随心的艺术场所，其杜尚式立体木质台阶绝对能吸引您的眼球。虽然该店略带概念化的气氛让业内行家心驰神往，但Schneider的本意绝不是让它成为曲高和寡的阳春白雪。 “这家店自从我1996年创立以来从未变过。我想通过它传递一种类似肉铺或者面包房的感觉——一间熟悉而闲适的邻家小店。” Schneider对这座他赖以栖身的城市青睐有加，盛赞说，在安特卫普，德法文化水乳交融，在这里，购物品质与生活品质都很高。 “零售商为他们的生意感到自豪，因为购物在当地人的生活中有举足轻重的地位， ”他评论道。 “佛兰芒人重视品质，而且在时尚衣着上花费不菲。他们的生活或许简约，但是却愿意为了一套崭新的Ann Demeulemeester套装这样的商品，花上一千欧元。就连学生都穿着设计 globalblue.com

师品牌的服装。” Schneider 说，你能在安特卫普找到想要的一切，从Céline的手袋到瑞典的运动服饰，无所不包。 “安特卫普的租金价格合理，这也让销售行业变得更加亲民和多元化， ”他如是说。 “这里不会像其他时尚热点地区那样，边缘设计师们被 Dries Van Noten那样的大牌挤得喘不过气来。”

68: When You Shop The World, Shop Tax Free 畅购全球，尊享退税当您在全球顶级购物区中的30多万家商店消费时，环球蓝联（Global Blue）购物退税服务（Tax Free Shopping）为您节约购物开销。每年有两千六百多万名游客通过环球蓝联（Global Blue）获得购物退税，您怎能错过？您要做的只是寻找蓝星标志或者问询商家是否提供环球蓝联（Global Blue）服务，然后遵循我们简单的退税过程：

1. 消费购物无论您在哪里消费，请索要环球蓝联退税表格（Global Blue Tax Free Form），并记得保存小票。 2. 申请退税当您准备回家时，您需要先去出发城市的海关柜台请他们在您的退税表格上盖章，然后再到环球蓝联的退税点领取您的退税款。联系方式： taxfree@globalblue.com +421 232 111 111 最低消费€50 即可节省高达购买价格16%的税。请注意：最终退款将包含增值税总额，但是要扣除管理手续费。部分机场还将以退税申请表为单位收取现金退税手续费。

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‫‪ ،Antwerp‬بدءا ً بحقائب ‪ Céline‬وصولً إل‬ ‫اللبس الرياضية السويسية‪ .‬يشح قائلً‪" :‬ف‬ ‫‪ ،Antwerp‬بدلت اليجار مقبولة ما يجعل‬ ‫ساحة التس ّوق متنوعة وديقراطية‪ .‬لن تجد‬ ‫صغار الص ّممي إل جانب أه ّمهم عل غرار‬ ‫‪ Dries Van Noten‬ف عدّة مراكز موضة‬ ‫أخرى ف العال‪".‬‬ ‫‪When You Shop The World,‬‬ ‫‪Shop Tax Free: 68‬‬

‫عندما تتس ّوق حول العال‪ ،‬تس ّوق من دون دفع‬ ‫الضيبة‬

‫‪PHOTO: JOACHIM MUELLER-RUCHHOLTZ‬‬

‫تقدّم لك غلوبل بلو ‪ Global Blue‬خدمة‬ ‫التس ّوق من دون دفع الضيبة ‪Tax Free‬‬ ‫لتدّخر الال لدى تس ّوقك ف أكث من ‪300,000‬‬ ‫متجر ف أبرز مناطق التس ّوق حول العال‪.‬‬ ‫فل َم ل تنض ّم إل الـ ‪ 26‬مليون مسافر الذين‬ ‫يتس ّوقون من دون دفع الضيبة من خلل غلوبل‬ ‫كل سنة؟ ما عليك إل أن‬ ‫بلو ‪ّ Global Blue‬‬ ‫تبحث عن النجمة الزرقاء أو تسأل عن غلوبل بلو‬ ‫‪ Global Blue‬وتتبع خطواتنا السهلة‪.‬‬ ‫فني إذ يبدو درجه الخشبي الربّع وكأنّه قطعة‬ ‫فنية صنعها ‪ .Duchamp‬عل الرغم من أ ّن ف‬ ‫ج ّوه نزعة خياليّة قد تح ّرك قلوب مخضمي عال‬ ‫الوضة‪ ،‬إل أ ّن هدف‪ Schneiderr‬منه بعيد‬ ‫يتغي التجر منذ أن‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫كل البعد عن التعال‪" .‬ل ّ‬ ‫افتُتح عام ‪ .1996‬أريد أن أعكس الج ّو نفسه كم‬ ‫لو كنا ف ملحمة أو مخبز‪ :‬متجر مألوف ومريح‬ ‫ف الحي‪".‬‬ ‫يدح ‪ Schneider‬مدينة ‪Antwerp‬‬ ‫التي اختارها مقرا ً له ويصف ج ّوها عل أ ّن‬ ‫مزيج مثي من الثقافتَي اللانية والفرنسية‬ ‫ويقول إ ّن نوعيّة الحياة فيها بجودة التس ّوق ف‬ ‫شوارعها‪ .‬يلحظ قائلً‪" :‬يفتخر الباعة بحالهم‪،‬‬ ‫فالتبضّ ع مه ّم للمحلّيّي‪ .‬يقدّر الفلمنكيون‬ ‫الجودة العالية وينفقون الكثي عل الوضة‪ .‬قد‬ ‫يعيشون حيا ًة بسيط ًة لكن ل يانع البعض أنّه‬ ‫يدفع ألف يورو عل بدلة من تصميم ‪Ann‬‬ ‫‪ .Demeulemeester‬فحتّى الطلب يرتدون‬ ‫اللبس الص ّممة‪ ".‬يقول ‪ Schneider‬إنّه‬ ‫كل ما يخطر عل البال ف‬ ‫يكن العثور عل ّ‬

‫‪ .1‬تس ّوق‬ ‫أينم تس ّوقت‪ ،‬أطلب الحصول عل طلب استداد‬ ‫الخاص بغلوبل بلو ‪Global Blue‬‬ ‫الضيبة ّ‬ ‫وتذكّر أن تحتفظ باليصالت‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬أطلب‬ ‫ف طريق العودة إل وطنك‪ ،‬أقصد مكتب‬ ‫الجمرك عند نقطة الغادرة لتتم الصادقة عل‬ ‫إيصالتك قبل قبض الستداد من أحد مكاتب‬ ‫الخاصة بنا‪.‬‬ ‫الستداد ّ‬ ‫للت ّصال‪:‬‬

‫‪taxfree@globalblue.com‬‬ ‫‪+421 232 111 111‬‬ ‫أنفق ح ّدا ً أدن قدره ‪ €50‬وادّخر حتّى ‪16%‬‬

‫من ثن مشتياتك‪ .‬يشمل مبلغ الستداد النهائ‬ ‫الذي ستحصل عليه مجموع الضيبة عل القيمة‬ ‫الضافة ناقص رسم إداري‪ .‬ف بعض الطارات‪،‬‬ ‫يُفرض رسم خدمة نقدي عل كل طلب استداد‬ ‫ضيبة ف حال رغبت بالحصول عل استداد‬ ‫فوري نقدي‪.‬‬

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‫تجري العروض الؤقتة ف الدينة ف أماكن مذهلة‬ ‫لكن يسهل الوصول إليها‪ .‬وشكّل موقع معرض‬ ‫‪ Art Brussels‬لسنة ‪ 2016‬خي مثال عل‬ ‫ذلك‪ُ .‬عقد العرض ف نيسان‪/‬أبريل ف مج ّمع‬ ‫‪ Tour & Taxis‬الذهل وهو تحفة معمرية‬ ‫تتألّف من الخازن التاريخية الواقعة شمل وسط‬ ‫الدينة وتبعد ‪ 10‬دقائق سيا ً عن ‪Gare du‬‬ ‫تفس ‪ Vierstraete‬أ ّن هذا الحدث‬ ‫‪ّ .Nord‬‬ ‫السنوي الحيوي‪ ،‬الذي سيجري السنة القبلة‬ ‫من ‪ 21‬نيسان‪/‬أبريل حتّى ‪ 23‬منه‪ُ ،‬مص ّممً‬ ‫ليس ليجذب الفناني ومالك العارض فحسب‪،‬‬ ‫إنّ ا ليستقطب الحشود أيضاً فيش ّجع من يريد‬ ‫التع ّرف إل الفن ليى أكب عدد من العمل‬ ‫الفنية "حتّى تعتاد العي والعقل عل نوع الف ّن‬ ‫الذي يعجبه‪ ".‬ف بروكسل ميدان إبداع فني‬ ‫حقيقي ل يجوز تفويته‪.‬‬ ‫‪A Cut Above: 40‬‬

‫تف ّوق بارز‬

‫منذ عقدين و‪ Stephan Schneider‬القيم‬ ‫ف ‪ Antwerp‬يبتكر قطعاً عفوية تروق للرجال‬ ‫والنساء‪Emma Holmqvist Deacon .‬‬ ‫س نجاحه‬ ‫تستكشف ّ‬ ‫ف جمليات ‪iStephan Schneider‬الدروسة‬ ‫لعل ذلك يتمخّض عن‬ ‫والعفوية نفحة فكرية‪ّ .‬‬ ‫خبته الثية للعجاب‪ .‬ظهر هذا الصمم عل‬ ‫الساحة ف منتصف التسعينيات عندما بلغت‬ ‫مجموعة ‪ Antwerp Six‬ذروة نجاحها‪ .‬ل‬ ‫يهت ّم قط بإطلق الصعات‪ ،‬إنّ ا يعتب نفسه‬ ‫مص ّمم ملبس وليس صانع آخر موضة‪ .‬يقول‬ ‫الصمم اللان الذي تخ ّرج ف الكاديية اللكية‬ ‫للفنون الجميلة الرموقة‪" :‬أص ّمم ملبس حقيقية‬ ‫لناس حقيقيي‪ .‬أنا اليوم ف مكانة ممتازة إذ‬ ‫تضمحل وأنت تركّز‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫يصعب أن تصيب دائاً وأل‬ ‫عل مجموعات ل تقتص إل عل الصعات‪".‬إل‬ ‫أ ّن ‪ Schneider‬يعتف بناحية سلبية محتملة‬ ‫للمقاربة التي يعتمدها أل وهي خطر التخلّ‬ ‫عن الخيال‪ .‬يقول ويؤكّد‪" :‬عليك دائاً أن تحتم‬ ‫احتياجات الناس العملية لكن إياك أن تتك برجك‬ ‫العاجي إل ما ل عودة‪ .‬إن كان ابتكارك مج ّردا ً من‬ ‫الحلم‪ ،‬تراك تصنع الحلوى وليس اللبس‪".‬‬ ‫تتأصل فيها‬ ‫عل الرغم من دقّة تصاميمه‪ّ ،‬‬

‫الرقّة‪ .‬غالباً ما تشمل قمصانه وستاته أكمم‬ ‫خفافيش ف حي تبدو الياقة جزءا ً مك ّملً لها‬ ‫وليس ملصقاً بها‪ .‬واستحالت ال ِجيَب الفريدة‬ ‫السية الستتة أفقياً ف الدرزة علمة فارقة‬ ‫لتصاميمه‪ .‬وليعطي خياطته نفحة حداثة‪ ،‬ط ّور‬ ‫قصة غابت عنها درزات الكتف‪ .‬يشح‬ ‫مؤخرا ً ّ‬ ‫قائلً‪" :‬ألغيت الدرزات قدر الستطاع عن قالب‬ ‫التسعينيات الجامد وأتفادى ف الوقت عينه‬ ‫التصاميم البوهيمية الواسعة‪".‬‬ ‫ت ُدعى مجموعة ‪Stephan Schneider‬‬ ‫لخريف‪ /‬شتاء ‪Fragments 2016/2017‬‬ ‫وحس راحة‬ ‫‪ of a Home‬وهي تنضح دفءا ً ّ‬ ‫منزلية‪ ،‬لكن ف موضوع الجموعة تفصيل مؤل‪.‬‬ ‫يقول ‪ّ :Schneider‬‬ ‫"توف والداي ف العا َمي‬ ‫النص َمي فجعلت الجموعة هدية وداع لهم‪.‬‬ ‫ص ّممت نقشات استوحيتها من أطباق قدية‬ ‫والدي‪ ،‬ومشَ حت‬ ‫ولوحات زيتية وجدتها ف منزل‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫غروب الشمس بطلء أزرق داكن لعكس ج ّو‬ ‫الليل الكئيب الغامض‪ .‬هذه الجموعة شخصية‬ ‫للغاية‪".‬‬ ‫لطالا اعتنق ‪ Schneider‬فكرة الزياء‬ ‫غي القتصة عل جنس واحد ونظرا ً إل أ ّن هذه‬ ‫هي الوضة الطاغية عل الساحة اليوم‪ ،‬بات‬ ‫متقدّماً ف عصه‪ .‬يشح قائلً‪" :‬عندما أص ّمم‪ ،‬ل‬ ‫أفكّر ف جنس من سيتدي هذه اللبس إذ تك ّمل‬ ‫مجموعتا النساء والرجال إحداهم الخرى‪ .‬ل‬ ‫يعلم الخياطون إ ّن كانت القطع التي يعملون‬ ‫عليها للنساء أوالرجال‪ ،‬وذلك لسبب وجيه‪.‬‬ ‫يفس قائلً‪" :‬قد يبدو ذلك غريباً‪ ،‬لكن سعان‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ما تحدّد أ ّن اللبس مص ّممة للنساء حتّى ترى‬ ‫نوعيّتها تسوء‪ .‬أريد للنساء اللوات يختن ارتداء‬ ‫قطعي أن يحصلن عل نوعية قطن الجيوب التي‬ ‫يتوقّع الرجال الحصول عليها‪ .‬لِ َم تضطر النساء‬ ‫إل الكتفاء بالبوليست؟" أحياناً يق ّر أ ّن سعيه إل‬ ‫ضمن الساواة بي الرجل والرأة ف تصاميمه يأت‬ ‫يحسن‬ ‫بنتائج عكسية‪ ،‬فقد أشار إل أنّه حاول أن ّ‬ ‫إحدى القطع الص ّممة للنساء بإضافة جيب‬ ‫ل عل الصدر مشابه لجيوب ستات الرجال‬ ‫داخ ّ‬ ‫ظناً منه أ ّن النساء سيقدّرن هذه الضافة العملية‪.‬‬ ‫لك ّنه أشار قائلً‪" :‬اضطررت إل إلغائه بعد أن‬ ‫اشتك كثيون أنّه يضخّم القطعة‪".‬‬ ‫يقع متجر العلمة التجارية الوحيد ف‬ ‫‪ Reyndersstraat‬ف قلب ‪Antwerp‬‬ ‫ويوحي لك ج ّوه الحميم أنّك دخلت قلب عمل‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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‫ترجمة باللغة العربيّة‬ ‫‪Playing To The Gallery: 32‬‬

‫من أجل العارض الفنيّة‬

‫تتّع بروكسل بساحة ابتكار ديناميكية و ُمدهشة‪،‬‬ ‫لكل ذواق أن يزور هذه الدينة التي‬ ‫لذا ل ب ّد ّ‬ ‫تزخر بالفناني وجامعي العمل الفنية‪ ،‬بحسب‬ ‫‪Beth Druce‬‬

‫‪PHOTO: ISABELLE ARTHUIS‬‬

‫خطّت بروكسل مسارا ً فريدا ً لها ف عال الفن‪ .‬منذ‬ ‫منتصف التسعينيات وصالت العرض ف الدينة‬ ‫ل تألو جهدا ً لتع ّزز مكانة العاصمة البلجيكية‬ ‫ليس كوجهة فنية عالية فحسب بل كساحة تنمو‬ ‫فيها مواهب محلية هائلة‪ .‬فباريس تبيع أعدادا ً‬ ‫كبية من العمل الفنية إنّ ا ل تصنع أياً منها‪ .‬أ ّما‬ ‫برلي‪ ،‬فالعكس تاماً‪ .‬وها هي بروكسل تجمع ما‬ ‫بي الثني‪ .‬يعود الفضل ف ذلك إل ح ّد كبي إل‬ ‫مزيج ما بي أسعار العقارات العقولة التي تجذب‬ ‫الفناني وخطوط السكك الحديدية السيعة التي‬ ‫تصل الدينة بلندن وباريس وتضمن إقبالً منتظمً‬ ‫من الجامعي‪ .‬ول عجب أن نرى ‪ 50‬صالة عرض‬ ‫تفتتح أبوابها ف العوام العشة النصمة‪.‬‬ ‫يُعتب معدّل جامعي العمل الفنية للفرد الواحد‬ ‫ف بلجيكا العل ف العال بحسب ‪Anne‬‬ ‫‪ ،Vierstraete‬الديرة العامة لعرض الفن‬ ‫العاص السنوي ف الدينة ‪.Art Brussels‬‬ ‫تشح ‪" :Anne‬يُعرف عن جامعي العمل الفنية‬ ‫البلجيكيي تأنّيهم ف اختيار مجموعاتهم‪ .‬غالباً‬ ‫ما تجمعهم علقة وثيقة بالفناني ويجرؤون عل‬ ‫شاء العمل الفنية حتّى ف بدايات مسية الرسام‬ ‫أو النحات الهنية‪ .‬فيتمخّض عن ذلك مزيج‬ ‫ديغراف فريد من الجامعي الوروبيي‪ ".‬بعد‬ ‫أن يستق ّروا ف بروكسل‪ ،‬ينظّمون العارض التي‬ ‫خاصة‬ ‫تض ّم أعملهم وغالباً ما يقيمونها ف أماكن ّ‬ ‫تُفتح للزوار‪.‬‬ ‫وف شمل بروكسل‪ ،‬ف جادة ‪،Van Volxem‬‬ ‫يُعرف مركز ‪ Wiels‬للفن العاص بعرضه أفضل‬ ‫العمل الفنية العاصة ف الدينة وباستثمره‬ ‫كل‬ ‫ف الفناني الناشئي الذين يفتح لهم أبوابه ّ‬ ‫عام‪ .‬يقع الركز ف مصنع جعة سابق ّأسسه‬ ‫ف الثلثينيات الهندس البلجيك ‪Adrien‬‬ ‫صناعي خاص ل سيّم ف‬ ‫‪ .Blomme‬يتمتّع بج ّو‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫صالة عرض ‪ Brewing Hall‬التي تض ّم ثلثة‬

‫براميل نحاس ّية أصلية‪ .‬توضّ ح ‪Vierstraete‬‬ ‫أ ّن ‪ Wiels‬قد ساهم كثيا ً ف جعل ساحة الف ّن‬ ‫العاص ف بروكسل ديناميكية ودولية من خلل‬ ‫فتح أبوابه للفناني القيمي‪ .‬تضيف أ ّن عددا ً‬ ‫من الفناني يختارون البقاء ف بروكسل بعد أن‬ ‫يستضيفهم العرض لعدّة أشهر ما يؤ ّمن التوافد‬ ‫لواهب دولي ًة جديدة إل الدينة‪.‬‬ ‫الستم ّر‬ ‫َ‬ ‫ف بروكسل أيضاً معرض لمع يقدّم مساهمة‬ ‫جريئة للساحة الفنية‪ .‬إذ ينظّم مالكو‬ ‫العارض سلسة فعاليّات دوليّة ت ُعرف بـ‬ ‫‪ .Independent‬منذ سنة ‪ ،2010‬أجريت‬ ‫هذه العروض ف نيويورك ونيودلهي وف وقت‬ ‫سابق من هذا العام ُعقد أ ّول معرض أوروب‬ ‫لها ف مبنى ‪ Vanderborght‬الذي شُ يّد‬ ‫ف الثلثينيات ف بروكسل‪ .‬ض ّم هذا الحدث‬ ‫أعملً من ‪ 60‬صالة عرض وتيّز بطريقة توزيع‬ ‫العارضي‪ .‬ل تأبه عروض ‪Independent‬‬ ‫بالتسلسل الهرمي الذي يهيمن عل معظم‬ ‫العارض الفنية‪ ،‬بل يعرض أعمل الناشئي إل‬ ‫جانب أعمل كبار الفناني‪ .‬يعتمد مقاربة تعددية‬ ‫تلقى اليوم صدًى جيّدا ً ف أوساط الساحة الفنية‬ ‫ف بروكسل‪.‬‬ ‫تقدّم الدينة ثرو ًة من التجارب الفنية العاصة‬ ‫التي قد يستغربها الزائر للوهلة الول‪ .‬إل أنّها‬ ‫منظّمة للغاية بحسب ‪" Vierstraete‬ويتكّز‬ ‫كل ما يرتبط بالفن ف بضع مناطق محددة"‬ ‫فيها ّ‬ ‫با ف ذلك منطقتَي ‪ Ixelles‬و‪.Dansaert‬‬

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ENDURING STYLE The art deco movement of the 1920s and 30s continues to be a striking source of design inspiration, and no modern wardrobe should be without an item that evokes the era. This season, luxury leather goods company Delvaux has channelled the look in its handbag line, combining structured designs and bold, geometric shapes. The range features the brand’s Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 68

signature use of black contrasted with shades of ivory. It includes the Minaudière Madame handbag, whose Plexiglass base is covered in alligator, lizard and python skin. A striking example of contemporary Belgian design, this piece is the perfect item for those looking to expand their collection of elegant accessories. dw Delvaux Minaudière Madame handbag, €12,500, Delvaux, 27 boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 0502, delvaux.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 56

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