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CROWNING GLORIES: on the trail of Belgium’s best jewellers
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Dionne Hélène Dionne Hélène is SHOP’s deputy artworker. She is a sneaker enthusiast and in her spare time writes about sneakers for Big Eyes, Little Soles. She has also created artwork for Nike and Foot Locker. Dionne enjoys sketching, collecting vintage Ralph Lauren items, listening to Action Bronson and writing about her travels. globalblue.com
Hannah Lewis Hannah Lewis, SHOP’s features editor, holds degrees from both the University of Oxford and the London College of Fashion. She has written for a number of publications, including Time Out in Dubai, Quintessentially in London and Prestige in Hong Kong. She believes the ultimate travel essential is a good book.
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Alexandre Korobov Alexandre Korobov created this season’s cover illustration for SHOP Belgium. His photorealistic style gives his work a striking singularity, making him the perfect choice for this cover illustration. Based on our feature on page 30 about the country’s leading jewellers, it shows a closeup of a fashionable tiara which has been decorated with diamonds and with Belgian landmarks. Alexandre has previously worked with record labels, magazines and fashion houses. Explore our archive of cover illustrations at globalblue.com/covers.
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Polished To Perfection From diamonds to sapphires, necklaces to watches, Belgium’s leading jewellers offer the last word in luxury. Hannah Lewis discovers some of the best 36 Retail Pioneers Antwerp is full of historic appeal yet also offers some of the most creative shopping experiences in Europe. Ruairidh Pritchard takes a tour of the city’s most exciting boutiques
EXPERIENCE PRODUCTS 16 Check Out SHOP selects a standout piece from Belgium this season 18 My Favourites Designer Christian Wijnants reveals his top tips for spring/ summer 2017 20 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories
NEWS 24 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Belgium 26 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products
40 Stay In Style SHOP’s guide to the world’s most exclusive hotels
GUIDE 45 Maps and guides to Belgium’s top shops and destinations, plus SHOP’s unique view of the country’s sights
ESSENTIALS 60 How To Shop Tax Free The simple steps to saving money on your shopping
TRANSLATIONS 62 美文翻译 65 Русский Перевод 72 ترجمة باللّغة العرب ّية
SOUVENIR 74 The essential item to bring home
Above: a look from G-Star Raw's spring/summer 2017 collection
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NEAT PLEATS This beautifully structured Delvaux handbag is set to be a favourite for the spring/summer season. The soft yet durable white lambskin exterior is juxtaposed with colourful, accordion-like compartments inside, in yellow, pink and lavender. While looking chic, the bag will perfectly fit all your essentials. The design is part of Delvaux’s daring and colourful new collection that Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 60
features rainbow shades across the brand’s classic products ‒ the range offers perhaps the ultimate contemporary twist on established styles. Founded in Brussels in 1829, Delvaux is one of the oldest luxury goods brands in the world. fm Delvaux Brillant E/W Rainbow bag, €4,200, Delvaux, Komedieplaats 17, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 232 0247, delvaux.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 53
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MY FAVOURITES: CHRISTIAN WIJNANTS Fashion designer Christian Wijnants is renowned for his modern interpretation of knitwear, for which he has been a winner of the International Woolmark Prize. He is also a master of colour and rich, graphic layering. The Antwerp-based creative launched his eponymous label in 2003 and his collections are now offered in department stores across the world. He shares his choice of the best items for spring/summer 2017 with Fani Mari
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1. ‘Flower power is my favourite trend this season. I used many floral prints in the collection and mixed them in an eccentric way’
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Christian Wijnants top, €527, skirt, €610, Christian Wijnants, Steenhouwersvest 36, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 284 4176, christianwijnants.com
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2. ‘My suede boots from APC will definitely be my most worn item this season. They remind me of the shoes I had as a kid’
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APC Siméon boots, €380, APC, 60 rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 8380, apc.fr
3. ‘I always take my sunglasses from Theo with me when I travel. It’s a Belgian brand and I feel it’s important that we support each other’
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Theo Friso 13 sunglasses, €450, Somers Optiek, Eiermarkt 41, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 233 4758, theo.be
4. ‘My favourite handbag brand is Isaac Reina as it’s pure and sophisticated luxury’ Isaac Reina Bond weekend bag, €1,725, Collectors’ Gallery, 17 rue Lebeau, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 511 4613, isaacreina.com
5. ‘I always carry a pair of handmade leather gloves from Ganterie Boon’ Ganterie Boon peccary leather gloves, €190, Ganterie Boon, Lombardenvest 2, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 232 3387, glovesboon.be
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6. ‘Hindu Grass by Nasomatto is my favourite fragrance as it’s super fresh’ Nasomatto Hindu Grass fragrance, 30ml, €118, Kroonen & Brown, 49 rue Lebeau, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 512 4005, nasomatto.com
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1. Marc O’Polo top, €79.90, Marc O’Polo, 32 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 502 8104, marc-o-polo.com 2. Replay sandals, €99.99, Replay, Kammenstraat 25-27, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 226 9322, replayjeans.com
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3. Chloé Love Story Eau Sensuelle eau de parfum, 50ml, €83, Douglas, Ernest van Dijckkaai 22, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 233 6669, chloe.com 4. Rimowa Bolero suitcase, €499, Rimowa, Leopoldstraat 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 234 3220, rimowa.com
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5. Guess Luxe bag, €220, Guess, 66 rue Neuve, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 217 8655, guess.eu
8. Henry London Stratford watch, €219, Galeria Inno, 12 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 8494, henry-london.com
6. Caroline Biss necklace, €60, Caroline Biss, 21 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 538 5038, carolinebiss.com
9. Dolce & Gabbana Mambo sunglasses, price on request, Verso, Lange Gasthuisstraat 9, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 226 9292, dolcegabbana.com
7. Bimba y Lola bracelet, €55, Bimba y Lola, Huidevettersstraat 19, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 707 0755, bimbaylola.com
10. Betty Barclay jeans, €99.99, Galeria Inno, 111-123 rue Neuve, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 223 0852, bettybarclay.com
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1. Le Temps des Cerises belt, €19.90, Le Temps des Cerises, 13 rue Auguste Orts, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 1313, letempsdescerises.com 2. Persol glasses, €240, Cappelle Opticien, 65 rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 511 5305, persol.com 3. Sun68 shorts, €74.95, Bouvy, 52 avenue de la Toison d’Or, 1060 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 6391, sun68.com
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4. Fred Perry polo shirt, €80, Fred Perry, Huidevettersstraat 54, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 770 6757, fredperry.com 5. Floris van Bommel shoes, €209.90, Floris van Bommel, Huidevettersstraat 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 8824, florisvanbommel.com
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BOLD AND BRIGHT Belgian accessories label Clio Goldbrenner has chosen Antwerp as the location of its first flagship store. Set in the heart of the city’s fashion district, the new shop has a strikingly bright interior that reflects the appealingly quirky character of the brand. The colourful décor has been devised by the Brussels-based designer Lionel Jadot, and the mood is modern and inviting. Stone tables Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 60
in geometric shapes display a selection of the latest bags and mini bags, and there’s a curving sofa where customers can relax and try on the label’s Achille sneakers. As well as stocking the brand’s seasonal collections, the shop offers a personalisation service and limited-edition capsule lines. rre Clio Goldbrenner, Steenhouwersvest 63, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 226 6949, cliogoldbrenner.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 52
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The chic and ethical fashion label Honest By has opened its first flagship store, which is set in the centre of Antwerp. Designed by founder Bruno Pieters, the space has a clean, industrial feel; it is a sleek environment in which to browse the brand’s entire range of womenswear, menswear and accessories. Honest By was established with the aim of being an environmentally friendly fashion label that is fully transparent across all its operations, from fabric sourcing to pricing. grc Honest By, Nationalestraat 91, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 5489, honestby.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 52
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CRYSTAL CLEAR Premium crystal maker Swarovski recently launched a new store in Docks Bruxsel shopping centre in the Belgian capital. The shop has a refined and elegant atmosphere which reflects the brand’s style. It offers a broad range of pieces from Swarovski’s unique collections, from sparkling jewellery to striking figurines. Founded in 1895, the brand prides itself on its longstanding heritage of uncompromised quality and on its modern collections that showcase the precision-cut beauty for which the Swarovski name is famous. js Swarovski, Docks Bruxsel, 141 quai des Usines, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 215 2101, swarovski.com
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ROBUST ROMANCE Americana meets English romanticism in this season’s Claudie Pierlot collection. Feminine styles such as lacy blouses and pussy bows give a soft, romantic feel and are contrasted by sweatshirts and T-shirts with printed slogans for a tomboy touch. Flowery prints, long dresses and ruffles are juxtaposed by statement boots and sporty items. grc Claudie Pierlot, 64 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 1723, claudiepierlot.com FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 49
CUTTING EDGE This season, G-Star Raw presents a collection that ranges from raw to lightly washed denim, combined with the brand’s signature innovative cuts and details. The cleverly devised pieces for men come in dark and pale fabric and feature panels of stretch material in areas that the body needs to move, such as at the knees and hips. Menswear also includes a reworked camo print that has been mixed with denim, adding indigo to the earthy green palette. The play on camouflage is carried through to the womenswear range. rre G-Star Raw, Noordzandstraat 38, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 330805, g-star.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 58
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FRESH AIR FASHION Outerwear brand Woolrich has opened a flagship store in Antwerp, its first in Belgium. With its striking skylight, white floors and pared-back aesthetic, the new shop exudes a modern vibe yet it also incorporates a sense of the American label’s heritage, Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 60
Rituals, Steenstraat 59, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 616159, rituals.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 58
with historic photographs of the original Woolrich mill in Pennsylvania on the walls. Railings and wooden cabinets display the latest collections, which currently include a summer parka for women and camouflage shorts and gilets for men. jd Woolrich, Schuttershofstraat 39, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 808 0256, woolrich.com FOR M A P GO TO PAGE 53
PHOTOS: (FROM TOP) BART NIJS; MICHAEL BLANCKAERT
Rituals has joined forces with street artist MadC on a limitededition cosmetics collection for summer. Verbena and petitgrain are the defining ingredients at the heart of the Express Your Soul range. Its sugar body scrub, shower oil, bed and body mist, foaming shower gel and shimmering body cream (pictured, â‚Ź17.50) have citrusy and floral notes which give a refreshing edge to this summer line. grc
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From diamonds to sapphires, necklaces to watches, Belgium’s leading jewellers offer the last word in luxury. Hannah Lewis discovers some of the best If you’re looking to pick up a piece of exquisite high-end jewellery, Belgium’s largest cities offer everything you need. Both Antwerp and Brussels present an incredible variety of options when it comes to purchasing the perfect gem or timepiece. As well as boutiques from the most luxurious and respected international names ‒ Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard and Tiffany among many others – Belgium’s local jewellers are absolute must-visits. Their ranges include the best of international high jewellery as well as their own stunning creations, and they stock exquisite timepieces, too. In Brussels and Antwerp there is something to please every jewellery lover. Antwerp’s diamond district (also known as the Diamantkwartier) is one the largest centres of the most dazzling precious stones on the 62 72
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planet; diamond trading here is valued at a staggering €42 billion annually. In the heart of the district is Diamondland, which at more than 1,000 square metres is the biggest diamond showroom in the city. Visitors travel from across the world to join its outstanding tours, which guide them through Antwerp’s 400 years of history in diamonds and provide a unique look at diamond polishers and goldsmiths at work. Led by experts, guests can see world-famous diamonds up close and explore the centre’s vast array of top-quality diamonds and diamond jewellery. They will also learn about the importance of the diamond trade’s four Cs: cut, colour, clarity and carat. At Diamondland, visitors can purchase loose diamonds, select Opposite: a ring created by Slaets of Antwerp
from the large collection of beautiful jewellery, or even pick their own diamond and setting and have an expert goldsmith create their piece. But how does one approach buying a diamond? ‘First of all, know where you buy,’ says manager Florence Mesman. She recommends that visitors seek out jewellers, such as Diamondland, which have been selected for the Antwerp’s Most Brilliant label; at these stores, she says, visitors can make purchases
with confidence. The other crucial pointer of hers is to ask the expert staff for advice. ‘Our role is to help you to find the perfect diamond or piece of jewellery that you will enjoy forever,’ Mesman says. ‘Keep an open mind. Maybe you have a specific idea of what you would like to purchase, but maybe you will end up with something completely different.’ Of course, diamonds are not the only gems worth buying. At De Greef, a family jeweller based in Brussels, emeralds, sapphires, pearls and many other precious stones adorn the in-house jewellery collection. Arnaud Wittmann is the creative mind behind these designs. He focuses on protecting the traditions and crafts of goldsmithing but is able to balance these ideals with new ideas and trends. His jewellery is typified by bold shapes, silhouettes and colours, and also by the use of truly luxurious stones and metals. Book ahead to discuss a bespoke creation. If it’s a watch you’re looking for,
Above (clockwise from bottom left): diamond setter; loose brilliant-cut diamonds; classic diamond engagement ring, all at Diamondland; bracelet and earrings from the De Greef 1848 Flame collection
PHOTOS: (ALL LEFT) GUY KLEINBLATT; (BOTH RIGHT) ERWIN MAES
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Arnaud’s brother Jacques is the man for you. Passionate about great timepieces, he frequently travels to leading Swiss and German workshops to make sure the De Greef collection features only the best and most exciting models. Expect world leaders in the field here, such as Patek Philippe, IWC Schaffhausen, JaegerLeCoultre and more. Another watch specialist in Brussels is Yvan’s Jewellers, which opened in 1956 as the first Belgian retailer of prestigious Rolex watches. Now in the hands of the founder’s son, the family business retains a strong focus on watches, representing leading brands from across the world. Luxury timepieces by Breguet, Chanel, Omega, Vacheron Constantin and, of course, Rolex can all be found in this charming boutique in the beautiful Galerie de la Reine. The team has also developed its own capsule collection of high jewellery, comprising rings and earrings.
TRADITIONAL GOLDSMITHING IS BALANCED WITH NEW IDEAS AT DE GREEF
Above (from top): De Greef in the 1950s; the brand’s workmanship; Yvan’s Jewellers capsule collection earrings
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The style is supremely elegant and classic; coloured gems add a modern feel to some pieces while others are kept simple to highlight the timeless appeal of gold and diamonds. With more than 100 years of experience in the field, Slaets is one of Antwerp’s most trusted watch and jewellery purveyors. Originally a timepiece specialist, this family business expanded to offer fine jewellery in the late 1940s, and over the years Slaets has connected with the most exciting and luxurious brands across the world. It was the first jeweller outside Italy to represent Pomellato. Today, Slaets offers fine jewellery by a roster of leading brands including Piaget, Chopard and
Annamaria Cammilli, and it also creates its own beautiful pieces; highlights of the in-house collection include rings, earrings and pendants set with rare brown diamonds. Its selection of watches features the most prestigious brand names today, including pieces by long-time partners Cartier, Chopard, Breitling and Piaget, all of whom created limited-edition pieces in 2004 to celebrate the company’s centenary. And if that’s not a seal of approval from the world of watchmaking, we don’t know what is. Indeed, from Slaets and Diamondworld in Antwerp to Yvan’s in Brussels, Belgian jewellers are endorsed as being among the very best in the world
Above (from top): Slaets jewellery in the workshop; Annamaria Cammilli Sultana rings stocked by Slaets
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If you’re looking to pick up a piece of exquisite jewellery, Belgium’s largest cities offer everything you need
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designs and carefully curated product ranges they offer complex and captivating experiences. One of Antwerp’s most established concept stores is Your. Set just off the east bank of the Scheldt river, on Kloosterstraat in the vibrant antiques district, Your is home to a mix of homeware, fashion and beauty products. Along with Komono sunglasses, Kikkerland gadgets and Malin and Goetz fragrances, there is an impressive range of trend-leading sports- and streetwear-inspired fashion brands including Adidas, C P Company, Fred Perry and Native Youth. All of which make a striking
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Antwerp is full of historic appeal yet also offers some of the most creative shopping experiences in Europe. Ruairidh Pritchard takes a tour of the city’s most exciting boutiques contrast to the art nouveau furniture, Renaissance-era artworks and turn-of-the-century pieces in the surrounding stores. The boutique’s staff members are dedicated to offering personalised assistance and have a focus on providing what they proudly describe as ‘a unique and exciting shopping experience where the customer is king’. Another of Antwerp’s leading boutiques is St Vincents. Set in a former print house on the city’s Kleine Markt, St Vincents pushes the idea of the concept store to new heights; it doesn’t call itself as a store so much as an ‘ever-changing space Above: St Vincents café
dedicated to niche and established designers, creatives and artisans’. Owners Henri Delbarrre and Geraldine Jackman respectively gave up careers as an economist and a tax lawyer in order to create this beautifully pared-back space that now exudes a restrained sense of luxury. After a complete renovation of the building, Delbarre and Jackman started work on one of the city’s most refined and best curated selections of products for home, office and wardrobe. Standout pieces include apparel by Swedish utilitarian fashion leaders Uniforms for the Dedicated, perfumes from French fragrance
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Concept stores have long been important to Antwerp and are expressive of its tremendous spirit of contemporary creatvitity
Above (from top): Tim Van Geloven and Ilse Cornelissens, founders of Graanmarkt 13; St Vincents store in Antwerp
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brand Le Labo and design items by Antwerp-based architect Vincent Van Duysen. Aside from the amazing array of products, St Vincents is home to one of Antwerp’s best loved cafés; artisanal coffees, teas and a selection of baked goods have made this a favourite spot of the city’s creative crowd. Additionally, a gallery exhibits pieces by rising stars of the Belgian art scene. One of the best examples of Antwerp’s new generation of genre-redefining concept stores is Graanmarkt 13, located in the hip east end of the city’s popular De Wilde Zee shopping district. Founders Tim Van Geloven and Ilse Cornelissens describe it as ‘a restaurant, a shop, a place to enjoy design, fashion, art, culture and gastronomic delights’. The building’s three floors have been devised as an extension of the couple’s own home and way of life. This includes, in their words, ‘an independent sense of beauty’ and a focus on ‘supporting craftsmanship and sustainability’. The space was designed by Vincent Van Duysen, who thinks of Graanmarkt 13 as ‘a collection of curiosities where each and every floor tells a story. It’s an idea, but also a sensory location that keeps on evolving as it grows’. In re-designing the building, which dates back to the 19th century, Van Duysen kept the historic façade but rearranged the interior for different activities on different levels. A tone of comfortable luxury is set on the ground floor, which is home to a stylish shop offering a
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selection of high-end designer pieces from labels including Marni, Lemaire, Isabel Marant and MSGM. The first floor is a striking gallery space with changing exhibitions. Across the top floor is a luxury apartment that can be rented for long or short stays, with hotel-like service included. The lower ground floor restaurant, run by acclaimed chef Seppe Nobels, is not to be missed. The menu offers dishes lovingly
crafted from locally sourced fresh ingredients and garden herbs. Some plates even feature Graanmarkt 13’s honey from its own rooftop hives. Such a sense of innovation and creativity is part of the vibe of the city that many regard as Belgium’s capital of cool. And with its leading boutiques offering concepts that elevate shopping to another level, Antwerp is truly leading the way in the future of fashion retail
Above (clockwise from top left): Your store interior; Graanmarkt 13; popular dishes at the restaurant of Graanmarkt 13
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STAY IN STYLE The world’s finest hotels boast desirable locations, interiors that demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and amenities that range from Michelin-starred restaurants to luxury spas. SHOP shares its pick of some of the best
SCANDIC PAASI For modern, chic and contemporary design in the heart of Helsinki, look no further than the Scandic Paasi hotel. Local amenities and attractions are only a short walk away. Guests can relax in the hotel’s stylish bar, popular with visitors and Helsinki residents alike, or choose one of the many local restaurants for gourmet dining. Each of the Scandic Paasi’s 170 rooms has its own unique and colourful style, large and globalblue.com
luxurious beds, and the bathrooms are stocked with Face Stockholm toiletries – an extra indulgent touch. Facilities at this familyfriendly hotel include a library with board games and a modern hotel gym. Borrow Nordic walking sticks or bicycles from reception if you’re seeking to explore the district. Scandic Paasi, Paasivuorenkatu 5B, 00530 Helsinki, +358 (0)9 231 1700, scandichotels.com/hotels/finland/ helsinki/scandic-paasi
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RITZ PARIS The Ritz Paris, one of the most legendary hotels in the world, has reopened after an extensive four-year refurbishment. The Ritz’s heritage is illustrious; previous guests include Marcel Proust, Maria Callas and Coco Chanel. Expect spectacularly opulent suites, some dedicated to the famous names who frequented the hotel, including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Charlie Chaplin – and Chanel. The new
Salon Proust is the venue for a sophisticated afternoon tea which, of course, includes the madeleine cakes associated with the eminent author. Other unique features include the Ritz Club, with its turquoise mosaic swimming pool and Chanel spa, and the shopping gallery, which features some of the world’s most exclusive names. Ritz Paris, 15 place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, +33 (0)1 4316 3030, ritzparis.com
PARK HYATT MILAN Overlooking the luxurious Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s most prestigious and historic shopping arcades, and just a few steps from the magnificent cathedral, the Park Hyatt Milan enjoys a prime location in the heart of the city. The hotel offers 106 individually styled rooms and suites, and worldclass dining options such as the globalblue.com
Michelin-starred Vun restaurant. A luxurious spa offering a range of relaxing treatments, a steam room and Jacuzzi, as well as a fully equipped fitness centre, make the Park Hyatt Milan a perfect place to unwind after a long day of exploring Europe’s fashion capital. Park Hyatt Milan, Via Tommaso Grossi 1, 20121 Milan, +39 02 8821 1234, milan.park.hyatt.com
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WEBER HODEL FEDER Footwear label Weber Hodel Feder is named after its three founders who are former students of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. They started the brand in 2012 when they designed a striking style of brogue-like ankle boots that are fastened with Velcro. These have become Weber Hodel Feder classics, with high- and low-top versions available. For spring/summer 2017, invest in the brand’s trainers that come in pale peach with black soles or in combinations of baby blue, yellow and pink. Statement footwear has never looked so good. Coccodrillo, Schuttershofstraat 9A/B, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 233 2093, weberhodelfeder.com
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FRESCOBOL CARIOCA Frescobol Carioca started as a maker of beach bats and has evolved into a swimwear brand that is now a favourite of celebrities and sports enthusiasts. Its spring/ summer 2017 collection draws inspiration from the botanical gardens in Rio de Janeiro, its hometown. Four plants have inspired a range of smart geometric prints which are used in two styles of men’s swimwear – a sporty design and a more tailored version. The colour palette of cool blues evokes summer days by the pool, making these holiday staples. Oger, Lange Gasthuisstraat 7, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 223 6888, frescobolcarioca.com FOR M AP GO TO PAGE 52
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Stadhuis The impressive city hall dates back to 1376. Pick up an audio guide and admire the amazing interior. Stadhuis, Burg 12, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 448711 FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 55
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PANDORA For spring/summer 2017, Pandora has created jewellery in tune with the season. The range includes floral designs such as the Magnolia Bloom ring. Other pieces pop with colour; the Hearts of Pandora bangles and rings are decorated with hearts and are available in different shades ‒ wear them stacked for a sparkling rainbow effect.
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Diamondland占地 1000平方米，是安 特卫普最大的钻石展销厅。来自世界 各地的游客不远万里 来到这 里，在导 游的带领下探索安 特卫普 400年的钻 石历史，并有机会亲睹钻石打磨师和 金匠的工作流程。跟随着钻石专家， 游客们可以近 距离欣赏名誉世界的宝 钻，饱览海量品质卓越的钻石和镶钻 珠宝。此外，他们还会了解到钻石交易 这四个 C的重要性：切割（Cut）、色 泽（Colour）、纯度（Clarity）和克拉 （Carat）。 在 Diamondland，游客可以购买 裸 钻，可以在海量华丽珠宝中尽情挑 拣，甚至可以自选钻石和镶嵌样式， 让专业 金匠打造 一件独一无二的作 品。但在 选购之前，都 有哪些必须了 解的小贴士呢？“首先，要知道您将 到哪里购买。”Diamondland经理 Florence Mesman说 道。她建议游客 们选择 Diamondland这样的著名珠宝 商。她说，在 这 里，游客们可以大胆 地 选购。她的另一个重要建议 就是， 向专业工作人员寻求帮助。“我们的 职责就是帮您找到完美的钻石或珠 宝，让您永 远 爱不释手。”Mesman说 道， “另外，要 保 持开放的心态。或许 起初您明白自己需要买什么，但可能 到了最后买到的东西和原先想的完全 不一样。” 当然，钻石并不是唯一 值得购买的 宝石。De Greef是布鲁塞尔一家专营 珠宝的家族 企业，翡翠、蓝宝石、珍珠 和其他各种奇 珍异石让品牌自有的珠 宝系列熠熠生辉。Arnaud Wittmann 是 这些 作品背后的创意指导。他 致力 于保 护金匠的传统与工艺，同时将这 些理想与新 理念、新 趋势融合在一 起。其珠宝作品的特色在于大胆的造 型、轮廓和色 彩，以及 对奢华宝石与 珍贵金属的巧妙应用。如欲购买，敬
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请及早预订，以便与设计师详细讨论， 定制专属作品。 如果您是在物色一枚腕表，那么 Arnaud的兄弟 Jacques就是您要找的 行家里手。Jacques对上等时计充满 热 情，他时常亲自前往瑞士和德国 的各大时计工坊，以确保 De Greef 经营的均是品质卓绝、令人激动的最 佳 款式。在 这 里，您将邂 逅百达翡丽 （ Patek Philippe）、IWC万国（ IWC Schaffhausen）和积 家（ JaegerLeCoultre）等行业领导品牌。 Yvan’s是另一家布鲁塞尔的腕表 专卖店。该店成 立于1956年，是劳力 士（ Rolex）在比利时的第一家腕表 零售商。如今家族企业由创始人之子 执 掌，仍然一心经营腕表，代理着世 界 各地的知名品牌。这家魅力非凡的 精品店位于优美的皇后长廊（Galerie de la Reine），您可以在 这 里找到宝玑 （ Breguet）、香奈儿（Chanel）、欧米 茄（Chanel）和江诗丹顿（ Vacheron Constantin）的产品，当然也少不了 劳力士。此外，团队还推出了由戒指 和耳环组 成的自有高级珠宝胶 囊系 列。作品的风 格极 致优雅，尽显 经典 气 质；色 彩斑 斓的宝石为其中一些 设 计 增添了些许现代 风范，而另一些 则保 持简约，以衬 托黄金与钻石的不 朽魅力。 Slaets是安 特卫普最值得信赖的腕 表与珠宝经销商，已经在此行业中经 营了一百多年。该家族 企业最初专营 时计，于 20世 纪 40年代 末拓宽业务， 开始 经营高级珠宝。多年来，Slaets 与世界 各地最激动人心、最 奢华富 贵的一众品牌紧密合作。它曾是第 一家在意大利以外代理 Pomellato的 珠宝商。 如今，Slaets经营着伯爵（ Piaget） 、萧邦和 Annamaria Cammilli等一系 列主流品牌旗下的高级珠宝，也自主 创作了许多优雅的作品；自有品牌系 列的亮点包括镶嵌着稀有棕色钻石的
戒指、耳环和吊坠。Slaets甄选的腕表系 列荟萃了当今最富盛名的品牌，包括卡 地亚、萧邦、百年灵（Breitling）和伯 爵 等长期 合作伙伴 旗 下 的产品。2 014 年，这 些品牌 均 推 出了限 量 款 式，以 庆 祝 S l a e t s 的百年 华 诞。还有什么比 这 更能代 表 腕 表界 的认可印章 呢？ 从 安 特卫普 的 Slaets、 Diamondland 到布鲁 塞尔的 De Greef、 Yvan’s，比 利 时珠 宝商广受 认 可，无 愧 为 世界一 流。
36: Retail Pioneers 零售先锋 安 特卫普不但是一座 历史悠久的魅力 古 城，同时也是在 欧洲体 验创意购物 的目的地之一。Ruairidh Pritchard带 你一览城中最具特色的精品店 安 特卫普处处流露着浓厚的历史气 息，以其 壮丽的建筑和 艺术风 格 著 称 于世界，1993年成为首批被评为欧洲 文化之都的城市之一。在沧桑世 纪的 表面之下，安 特卫普其实是当代购物 风潮的起源地。概 念店一直都 在时尚 界占据着重要地位，强烈表 达着城市 涌动不息的创意精神。这 里最顶尖的 精品店已经远 远超越了交易平台的意 义，创新的设 计和精心策划的产品线 都为客人带来引人入胜的综 合体 验。 作为安 特卫普最具代表 性的概 念 店之一，Your置 身于斯海尔德河东岸 古董店汇集的 Kloosterstraat街上，兼 售家居用品、时装和美容产品。除了 Komono墨 镜、Kikkerland的趣味设 计和 Malin and Goetz的香氛 之外， 还有受 运动和街头潮流设 计 影响的时 装品牌，比如 阿迪 达斯（ Adidas）、 C P Company、Fred Perry和 Native Youth。这一 切都与周围其他店中新 艺术派的家具、文艺复兴时期和世 纪 之交时期的艺术品形成了鲜明的对 比。这 里的店员致力于提倡 个 性化
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事。是 理念，也是一个在成长的同时 不断衍变的感官空间”。Van Duysen 在 重 新设 计 这个19世 纪的老建筑的时 候，保留了历史外墙，根据不同的活动 形式重 新布置了内部装饰。 一楼的高端 设 计商店 奠 定了舒 适的奢华 基调，入驻了 Marni、Lemaire、Isabel Marant和 MSGM等品牌。二楼则是 惊 艳的画 廊空间，不时举办 各式展览。顶楼的 奢华 套间可供长期和短期出租，提 供 酒店式 服务。地下一层的餐厅由知名 大厨 Seppe Nobel主营，不容错 过。菜 式都使用当地 新 鲜食 材和香料精心烹 制。更有菜式选用了Graanmarkt 13 屋顶蜂窝提取出的蜂蜜。 安 特卫普因其浓厚的创新和创意 氛围，被公认为比利时的时尚之都。 加上将购物体 验全面升级的精品店的 独特理念，安 特卫普更是不负众 望， 引领着时尚零售的未来。
60: 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 球蓝联购物退税 服务 （Global Blue Tax Free Shopping） 为您节省购物开销。 每年大约有两千六百多万名游客享 用环 球蓝联（Global Blue）的购物退 税 服务，何不加入他们的行列？您只 需 在购物时留意环 球蓝联（Global Blue）的蓝 星标志，或直接问询商家 是 否提 供环 球蓝联（Global Blue）退 税 服务，然后 遵 循以下简单的退税流 程即可：
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РУССКИЙ ПЕРЕВОД 30: Polished To Perfection
Драгоценный блеск Ханна Льюис рассказывает о самых влиятельных ювелирных домах Бельгии В крупных городах Бельгии процветает ювелирное искусство. Если вы собираетесь приобрести драгоценности или качественные часы, то Антверпен и Брюссель готовы предложить самые разные варианты. Здесь есть бутики уважаемых брендов мирового уровня: Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard и Tiffany – и это только некоторые из них. Обязательно нужно уделить внимание и бельгийским ювелирам: они продают произведения ювелирного искусства международных брендов, а также собственные великолепные украшения и часы.
В Антверпене есть бриллиантовый квартал Diamantkwartier – один из самых крупных центров, целиком посвященный этим драгоценным камням. Объем продаж здесь оценивается в невероятную сумму – 42 миллиарда евро ежегодно. В самом сердце квартала на площади свыше 1000 м2 расположился Diamondland – самый большой шоурум в городе. Путешественники со всего мира устремляются сюда на увлекательные экскурсии, во время которых они узнают о 400-летней истории антверпенских бриллиантов и могут посмотреть на полировщиков и ювелиров за работой. Под руководством опытных экспертов гости вблизи увидят известные на весь мир бриллианты, а также огромную подборку качественных камней и украшений. В программе также знакомство с четырьмя ключевыми характеристиками бриллиантов – «4C»: огранка, цвет, чистота и вес в каратах. В Diamondland можно купить бриллианты отдельно от оправы, подобрать красивое украшение из большой коллекции или даже заказать особую вещь у ювелира, выбрав камень и отдельно оправу для него. Управляющая этим центром Флоренс Месман рассказывает, что важно знать перед покупкой: «Самое главное – быть уверенным в месте покупки». Она рекомендует искать таких ювелиров, как Diamondland, – то
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есть обладателей статуса Antwerp’s Most Brilliant. По ее словам, в этих магазинах покупатели всегда могут быть уверенными в своих приобретениях. Еще один важный момент – обратиться за помощью к персоналу: «Наша задача – помочь вам найти идеальный бриллиант или ювелирное произведение, которое будет радовать вас вечно, – комментирует Месман. – Будьте с нами открытыми. Вполне может быть, что у вас уже есть представление о том, что бы вы хотели купить. И очень может быть, что в итоге вы приобретете нечто совершенно другое». Бриллианты – далеко не единственные бельгийские драгоценности, достойные внимания. Коллекцию семейной ювелирной компании De Greef украшают изумруды, сапфиры, жемчужины и другие другие драгоценные камни. Ювелир Арно Виттман поддерживает традиции и ремесло золотого дела, но при этом мастерски владеет и новыми трендами. Для его украшений характерны смелые формы, силуэты и цвета, и конечно, он использует только качественные камни и металлы. Обязательно запланируйте встречу заранее, чтобы обсудить создание ювелирного произведения на заказ. Если вы ищите качественные часы, то брат Арно Жак – именно тот человек, который вам нужен. Он с душой относится к своему делу и лично ездит в часовые мастерские Швейцарии globalblue.com
и Германии. Именно поэтому в коллекции De Greef только лучшие и самые интересные модели от мировых лидеров часового дела Patek Philippe, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre и других. Yvan’s Jewellers – еще один брюссельский специалист по часам. Компания открылась в 1956 году как первый бельгийский ритейлер престижных часов Rolex. Предприятие по-прежнему остается семейным, находясь в руках сына основателя, и сохраняет фокус на часах. Однако теперь в его ассортименте ведущие бренды со всего мира: в бутике на Galerie de la Reine продаются часы Breguet, Chanel, Omega, Vacheron Constantin и, конечно, Rolex. Кроме того, компания создала капсульную ювелирную коллекцию, в которую вошли кольца и серьги. Они выдержаны в элегантном и классическом стиле: некоторые вещи украшены цветными камнями для современного эффекта, а другие выполнены в намеренно простой манере, чтобы подчеркнуть вневременное очарование золота и бриллиантов. У компании Slaets более 100 лет опыта в этой сфере, и это один из самых надежных поставщиков часов и украшений в Антверпене. Изначально это семейное предприятие специализировалось на часах, но со временем оно расширялось и с конца 1940-х включает в ассортимент изысканные украшения крупнейших мировых брендов. Именно Slaets первым
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стал представлять Pomellato за пределами Италии. В наши дни Slaets предлагает украшения Piaget, Chopard, Annamaria Cammilli и других ювелирных домов, а также создает собственную серию. Наиболее примечательны серьги, кольца и подвески Slaets, украшенные редкими коричневыми бриллиантами. В подборку часов выходят модели самых престижных брендов: Cartier, Chopard, Breitling и Piaget в 2004 году даже выпустили ограниченные серии в честь столетия компании. И это, безусловно, знак высочайшего доверия со стороны крупнейших игроков рынка. И действительно, бельгийские ювелиры, от Slaets и Diamondworld в Антверпене до Yvan’s в Брюсселе, входят в число лучших в мире и уверенно удерживают этот статус. 36: Retail Pioneers
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Руайрид Притчард рассказывает о самых интересных концептсторах Антверпена, которые
способны превратить шоппинг в необычное приключение Антверпен – удивительный город с богатой историей. Его великолепная архитектура и искусство известны на весь мир, а в 1993 году он одним из первых получил статус культурной столицы Европы. Но жизнь города не исчерпывается историческим очарованием многовековых зданий, ведь именно здесь формируется качественно иной подход к современному шоппингу. Концепт-сторы уже давно играют важную роль в укреплении репутации Антверпена на модной карте мира. В их креативном подходе к ретейлу отразилась потрясающая творческая атмосфера города, и просто невозможно назвать эти бутики местом для обычного товарно-денежного обмена. Благодаря тщательному подбору ассортимента и передовым идеям, эти магазины способны предложить необыкновенный опыт шоппинга. Один из самых авторитетных концепт-сторов Антверпена – Your. Он расположен на улице Kloosterstraat в старинном шумном квартале на восточном берегу реки Шельды. Его ассортимент образуют одежда, косметика и аксессуары для дома: на витринах можно найти очки Komono, гаджеты Kikkerland и ароматы Malin и Goetz, а также одежду в спортивном и уличном стиле от актуальных брендов, в
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частности Adidas, C P Company, Fred Perry и Native Youth. Столь эклектичная подборка выглядит освежающе контрастно на фоне мебели ар-нуво, искусства Ренессанса и вещей рубежа веков из окружающих магазинов. Сотрудники бутика настроены на вдумчивую индивидуальную работу с каждым посетителем, поскольку стремятся подарить «неповторимые и запоминающиеся впечатлениям от шоппинга, где покупатель – король». Еще один крупный бутик Антверпена St Vincents обосновался в бывшем здании типографии на площади Kleine Markt. Он выводит идею концепт-стора на новый уровень: это даже не магазин, а «постоянно меняющееся пространство, посвященное нишевым и признанным дизайнерам, художникам и другим творческим людям». Его владельцы прежде работали в других сферах: Генри Делбарре был экономистом, Джеральдин Джекман – налоговым инспектором. Но они оставили карьеру и создали это спокойное место, наполненное атмосферой сдержанной роскоши. После реконструкции помещения они начали собирать ассортимент товаров для дома, офиса и гардероба – и он получился одним из самых изысканных и тщательно проработанных в Антверпене. Особого внимания достойна globalblue.com
одежда шведского практичного бренда Uniforms for the Dedicated, парфюмы французской марки Le Labo и интерьерные предметы антверпенского архитектора Винсента ван Дуйсена. Изумительную подборку товаров дополняют выставочное пространство и кафе, которые также расположены в St Vincents. Креативная и модная публика города полюбила это место за вкуснейший кофе, чай и выпечку, а в галерее регулярно демонстрируют работы восходящих звезд бельгийской арт-сцены. Магазин Graanmarkt 13 на востоке популярного торгового квартала De Wilde Zee – один из характерных концепт-сторов нового поколения, которые ищут новый формат для самого жанра. Основатели Тим Ван Геловен и Ильзе Корнелиссенс считают свое детище «рестораном, магазином, местом для встречи с дизайном, модой, искусством, культурой и гастрономией». Трехэтажное здание бутика выросло из их собственного дома и образа жизни. По словам основателей, это подразумевает «независимое чувство прекрасного» и внимание к «поддержке ремесел и экологичности». Оформлением пространства занимался Винсент ван Дуйсеном, который называет Graanmarkt 13 «собранием редкостей, где каждый этаж рассказывает свою историю»: «В этом заключается основная идея. Но кроме того, это наполненная смыслами
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локация, которая продолжает развиваться по мере роста». Здание датируется 19 веком, и ван Дуйсен сохранил исторический фасад, но полностью перестроил интерьер для разных мероприятий на каждом этаже. Первый этаж обставлен с налетом комфортной роскоши: здесь можно купить дизайнерские вещи таких брендов, как Marni, Lemaire, Isabel Marant и MSGM. Второй – отведен под галерею со сменяющимися выставками. А на верхнем этаже устроены великолепные апартаменты с полным отельным сервисом, в которые можно поселиться на пару дней или длительный срок. Нельзя уйти отсюда, не заглянув в ресторан на цокольном этаже. Шеф-повар Сеппе Нобельс включает в меню блюда из ингредиентов местного производства и садовых трав. В некоторых даже используется собственный мед Graanmarkt 13 из ульев на крыше. Все эти инновации и креативность составляют дух города, который многие считают бельгийской столицей стиля. И городские бутики, действительно, способны воплощать идеи, выводящие шоппинг на качественной иной уровень. Это помогает Антверпену уверенно прокладывать себе путь в будущее модного ретейла. 60: When You Shop The World, Shop Tax Free
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يض ّم St Vincentsأحد أشهر املقاهي يف أنتويرب؛ بفضل أنوا’ القهوة الخالقة والشاي األحب وتشكيلة املخبوزات ،بات هذا املكان من ّ إىل قلوب محبّي االبتكار يف املدينة .كام يشمل معرضاً يعرض أعامل نجوم صاعدة عىل ساحة الف ّن البلجيكيّة. من أفضل األمثلة عن الجيل الجديد من املتخصصة املبتكرة يف أنتويرب ،متجر املتاجر ّ Graanmarkt 13الواقع يف الطرف الرشقي ملنطقة التس ّوق الشهرية .De Wilde Zee املؤسسان Tim Van Gelovenو يصفه ّ ومحل ومكان Isle Cornelissensكـ "مطعم ّ لالستمتا’ بالتصميم واألزياء والف ّن والثقافة واألطايب". ص ّممت طوابق املتجر الثالثة كامتداد ملنزل الزوجني وأسلوب حياتهام .ويشمل ذلك عىل مستقل" مع الرتكيز ّ "حس جاميل ح ّد قولهامّ : عىل "دعم الحرفيّة واالستدامة" .ص ّمم املتجر املهندس Vincent Van Duysenالذي يعترب " Graanmarkt 13مجموعة من األغراض قصة. املثرية للفضول ،حيث يروي ّ كل طابق ّ حس ال باإلضافة إىل كونه فكرة ،إّنه أيضاً موق ٌع ّ ّ توسع" .عندما أعاد Van ينفك عن التط ّور كلّام ّ Duysenتصميم املبنى الذي يعود إىل القرن التاسع عرش ،حافظ عىل واجهته التاريخيّة مع إعادة ترتيب الداخل لنشاطات مختلفة عىل عدّة أصعدة. تربز الفخامة املريحة يف الطابق األريض حيث يض ّم أحد املحالت تشكيلة من القطع الفاخرة من عالمات تجاريّة عىل سبيل Marni و Lemaireو Isabel Marantو .MSGMأ ّما الطابق األ ّول فهو مساحة ٍ عرض رائعة تستضيف معارض متن ّوعة .والطابق العلوي هو عبارة عن شقّة فاخرة ميكن استئجارها لفرت ٍة قرصة أو طويلة وتقدّم خدمة فندقيّة .بالطبع ،ال ميكن تفويت زيارة املطعم يف الطابق األريض بإدارة الشيف الكبري .Seppe Nobelsتشمل قائة الطعام أطباقاً ُمعدّة مبحبّة من مك ّونات محليّة طازجة وأعشاب طبيعيّة .حتّى أّن بعض األطباق تحوي عسل Graanmarkt 13من القفران املوجودة عىل سطحه. الحس باالبتكار واإلبدا’ إال جزء ما هذا ّ من حيويّة املدينة التي يعتربها كثريون عاصمة بلجيكا لألسلوب الخالق .وبفضل محالت
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من املجوهرات الفاخرة ،شملت الخواتم واألقراط. أسلوبها فائق األناقة والكالسيك ّية؛ تضيف األحجار الكرمية املل ّونة نفحة عرصيّة إىل بعض القطع ،يف حني تحافظ أخرى عىل بساطتها لتسليط الضوء عىل السحر الدائم للذهب واملاس. يف رصيد Slaetsما يزيد عن مئة سنة من الخربة يف املجال ،فرتاها أحد أكرث مز ّودي الساعات واملجوهرات مصداق ّية يف أنتويرب .بدأت هذه املؤسسة العائليّة كخبرية يف الساعات لتتط ّور ّ يف أواخر األربعينات وتقدّم مجوهرات راقية ث ّم تعاونت عىل م ّر السنني مع أكرث العالمات التجاريّة إثار ًة وفخام ًة حول العامل .تجدر اإلشارة إىل أنّها كانت أ ّول صائغ مجوهرات خارج إيطاليا يعرض .Pomellato واليوم ،تض ّم Slaetsمجوهرات راقية من عالمات كربى مثل PiagetوChopard و Annamaria Cammilliكام تبتكر قطعها الخاصة؛ تشمل مجموعة الدار الخواتم الجميلة ّ مرصعة مباسات واألقراط والحيل املعلّقة ،كلّها ّ بنيّة نادرة الوجود .أ ّما تشكيلة الساعات لديها، فتض ّم أرقى األسامء التجاريّة الحال ّية وتشمل قطعا ً من رشكاء عريقني مثل Cartier و Chopardو Breitlingو Piagetوهي قطع مبتكرة سنة 2004بكم ّيات محدودة احتفاالً مبئويّة الرشكة .وإن مل يكن ذلك مبثابة ختم موافقة من عامل صناعة الساعات ،ال نعلم ما قد يكون كذلك. لذا ميكن القول إنّه من Slaets و Diamondworldيف أنتويرب إىل Yvan’sيف بروكسل ،ال ّ شك أ ّن صائغي املجوهرات البلجيكيّني هم من األفضل يف العامل. Retail Pioneers :36
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عىل الرغم من غنى أنتويرب بالتألّق التاريخي، تقدّم بعض أكرث تجارب التس ّوق ابتكارا ً يف أوروبا .يقوم Ruairidh Pritchardبجولة عىل أكرث محالت املدينة إثارة أنتويرب مدينة غنيّة بتاريخها وجديرة باملالحظة .تشتهر بهندستها املعامريّة وف ّنها الرائعني وكانت من أوىل املدن التي عيّنت عاصمة أوروبيّة للثقافة سنة .1993لكن خلف
واجهة أنتويرب القدمية التي تعود إىل قرون، حركة تس ّوق حديثة متاماً .لطاملا حظيت املتاجر وتعرب عن ّ املتخصصة باالهتامم يف عامل األزياء ّ حس االبتكار املعارص البارز يف املدينة .وليست ّ منصات للبيع ،فمن أجمل املحالت فيها مج ّرد ّ خالل تصاميمها الخالقة وتشكيلة منتجاتها املختارة بعناية ،تقدّم تجارب متكاملة وآرسة. املتخصصة يف أنتويرب من أبرز املتاجر ّ متجر .Yourيقع عىل طرف الضفّة الرشقيّة لنهر ،Scheldtيف شار’ Kloosterstraatيف منطقة األثريّات الحيويّة ويحوي خليطاً ممتازا ً من لوازم املنزل واألزياء ومستحرضات التجميل. باإلضافة إىل نظّارات Komonoوابتكارات Kikkerlandوعطور ،Malin and Goetz مث ّة تشكيلة رائعة من عالمات األزياء الرياضيّة البارزة وتلك املستوحاة من أسلوب الشار’ عىل غرار Adidasو C P CompanyوFred Perryو .Native Youthلذلك ،يشكّل Your نقيضاً مذهالً ملا تض ّمه املتاجر املجاورة من أثاث أرت نوفو وأعامل فنيّة نهضويّة وقطع ما بني القرنني .يلتزم موظّفو املتجر تقديم خدمة لكل زبون ،مع الرتكيز عىل ما يفتخرون شخصيّة ّ بوصفه "تجربة تس ّوق مثرية حيث الزبون ملك". من املحالت الشهرية األخرى يف أنتويرب يحتل مبنى كان يف متجر ّ .St Vincents السابق دار طباعة يف ساحة Kleine Markt ٍ مستويات املتخصصة إىل فريتقي مبفهوم املتاجر ّ جديدة .ال يس ّمي St Vincentsنفسه متجرا ً، متغرية أبدا ً مك ّرسة للمص ّممني بل "مساح ًة ّ واملبتكرين والحرفيّني املميّزين والعريقني". تجدر اإلشارة إىل أ ّن املالكني Henri Delbarre و Geraldine Jackmanتخلّيا عن مهنتيهام كخبري اقتصادي ومحامية رضائب البتكار هذه املساحة املتواضعة الجميلة التي تنضح اليوم بحس متحفّظ من الفخامة. ّ بعد استحداث املبنى بالكامل ،بدأ Delbarreو Jackmanالعمل عىل إحدى أفخر ّ وأدق التشكيالت املنزليّة واملكتبيّة واألزياء. من القطع األبرز لديهام مالبس من قادة األزياء العمل ّية السويديّني Uniforms for the Dedicatedوعطور العالمة الفرنسيّة Le Laboوقطع تصميم من ابتكار املهندس املقيم يف أنتويرب .Vincent Van Duysen باإلضافة إىل مجموعة املنتجات الرائعة،
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بهم .لكن ما هي نصائح ما قبل الرشاء؟ تقول ترجمة باللغة العرب ّية املديرة " :Florence Mesmanأ ّوالً ،اعرف جيّدا ً من أين تشرتي" .تنصح الز ّوار بالبحث عن Polished To Perfection :30 صائغني عىل سبيل Diamondlandوقد حازوا مل ّاع إىل ح ّد الكامل لقب .Antwerp’s Most Brilliantتضيف أنّه بإمكان الز ّوار الرشاء بثقة من هذ’ املتاجر. من املاس إىل الياقوت األزرق فالقالدات تضيف أنّه من املهم ج ّدا ً أن يطلب الزبون والساعات ،يقدّم أبرز صائغي املجوهرات يف املساعدة من فريق العمل الواسع االطّالع .فتقول: بلجيكا أحدث ما يف عامل الفخامة .تكتشف "يتمثّل دورنا يف مساعدتك عىل إيجاد املاسة أو Hannah Lewisبعض أفضل األسامء قطعة املجوهرات املثال ّية لتستمتع بها إىل األبد. إن كنت تبحث عن قطعة مجوهرات فريدة من تقبّل الخيارات املختلفةّ .رمبا يف ذهنك فكرة عام تريد رشاء’ ،لكن قد تختار يف النهاية كل ما تريد. نوعها ،تجد يف مدن بلجيكا الكربى ّ محدّدة ّ شيئاً مختلفاً متاماً". كل من أنتويرب وبروكسل تشكيلة رائعة تقدّم ّ بالطبع ليس املاس الحجر الكريم الوحيد من الخيارات يف مجال األحجار الكرمية املمتازة محل املجوهرات العائيل الجدير بالرشاء .يف ّ والساعات .باإلضافة إىل محالت أفخر األسامء De Greefيف بروكسل زم ّرد وياقوت التجاريّة العامل ّية وأعرقها عىل سبيل Bulgari أزرق وآللئ وغريها من الجواهر التي تزيّن و Cartierو Chopardو Tiffanyوغريها ،ال الخاصة بالدارArnaud . ب ّد كذلك من زيارة صائغي املجوهرات املحل ّيني مجموعة املجوهرات ّ Wittmannهو مبتكر هذ’ التصاميم .يحرص يف بلجيكا .تشمل مجموعاتهم أفضل ابتكارات عىل املحافظة عىل تقاليد ِ وحرف صياغة املجوهرات الراقية العامليّة إىل جانب تصاميمهم املجوهرات لك ّنه يدمجها بأفكار وتو ّج ٍ هات الخاصة الخالبة ولديهم ساعات مم ّيزة أيضاً. ّ جديدة .تتميّز مجوهراته باألشكال والتصاميم محب ففي بروكسل وأنتويرب ما يريض ّ كل ّ واأللوان البارزة كام وباستخدام أحجار ومعادن للمجوهرات. منطقة املاس يف أنتويرب ،املعروفة أيضاً حق .ميكن أخذ موعد مسبق لطلب فاخرة عن ّ خاص. بـ ،Diamantkwartierهي أحد أكرب املراكز تصميم ّ وإن كنت ترغب بساعة ،فام لك إال ألروع األحجار الكرمية عىل هذا الكوكب؛ تُقدّر Jacquesشقيق .Arnaudنظرا ً لشغفه تجارة املاس هنا بـ 42مليار يورو سنويّاً .تقع بالساعات املميّزة ،يسافر دوريّاً لحضور ورشات Diamondlandيف قلب منطقة املاس وهي أكرب صالة عرض للامس يف املدينة ،مبساحة تفوق عمل سويرسيّة وأملان ّية مه ّمة حرصاً منه عىل أن تقترص مجموعة De Greefعىل أفضل األلف مرتٍ مربّع .يقصدها الز ّوار من حول العامل املوديالت وأكرثها إثارة .بالتايل تجد هنا األسامء لالنضامم إىل رحالتها الرائعة التي تطلعهم عىل الرائدة عامل ّيا ً يف هذا املجال عىل سبيل Patek تاريخ أنتويرب يف عامل املاس والذي يعود إىل PhilippeوIWC Schaffhausen 400سنة ومتنحهم فرصة فريدة من نوعها لرؤية صاقيل املاس وصائغي الذهب خالل عملهم .تحت و Jaeger-LeCoultreوغريها. املختصة بالساعات من العالمات األخرى إرشاف خرباء يف املجال ،ميكن الز ّوار رؤية ماسات ّ عامليّة الشهرة عن كثب واستكشاف تشكيلة املركز يف بروكسل Yvan’s Jewellersالتي افتتحت سنة 1956كأ ّول بائع بلجييك لساعات Rolex الواسعة من أحجار املاس املمتازة واملجوهرات املؤسس إدارة هذا الفاخرة .واليومّ ، املاسيّة .كام سيعرفون املزيد عن خصائص املاس يتوىل إبن ّ املحل العائيل مع الرتكيز عىل الساعات من ّ األربعة وهي :القطع واللون والنقاء والقرياط. عالمات تجاريّة كربى من حول العامل .بالتايل، ميكن الز ّوار يف Diamondlandرشاء املحل الباهر يف Galerie de la تجد يف هذا ّ أحجار ماس منفردة أو االختيار من مجموعة ٍ ساعات فاخرة من BreguetوChanel Reine كبرية من املجوهرات الجميلة أو حتّى انتقاء و Omegaو Vacheron Constantinوبالطبع حجر املاس والقاعدة التي يريدونهام والطلب خاصة .Rolexكام ابتكر فريق العمل مجموعة مصغّرة من صائغ مجوهرات محرتف ابتكار قطعة ّ globalblue.com
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