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Discover the best of this small and vibrant country with SHOP. Enjoy our feature on Belgium’s luxury jewellery brands (page 26), read about the country’s latest boutique openings, and much more. SHOP is part of Global Blue, the Tax Free Shopping market leader that helps you save up to 16% when shopping in Belgium. We publish guides to the most prestigious destinations across Europe and Asia. Find out more by visiting globalblue.com. For those of you in Belgium as a diplomat, Global Blue has launched a new Premium Service specifically for you; see page 22 for more information. For the ultimate travel companion, be sure to download the new SHOP TAX FREE app, which is available now – find all the details in our guide section in this issue. Calculating how much you can save by shopping tax free has never been easier.

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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 international publications, including Time Out in Dubai and Prestige in Hong Kong. Hannah believes the ultimate travel essential is a good book. globalblue.com

KATIE BYRNE SHOP’s assistant picture editor Katie Byrne graduated in contemporary media practice from the University of Westminster, specialising in photography, and has previously worked in celebrity news and picture agencies. She is an avid photographer and enjoys helping organise music events to raise money for good causes.

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DEANNA HALSALL Deanna Halsall created this season’s cover illustration for SHOP Belgium. Her playful, striking style is perfectly showcased in this clever image. It features Antwerp’s famous Brabo statue adorned with luxury shopping, with the beautiful buildings of the city’s Grote Markt in the background. Deanna’s previous clients include the New Yorker, the Guardian and the Royal Academy of Dance. Discover SHOP Belgium and our other editions at issuu.com/globalblue.

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Editor-in-chief Emma Cheevers

Publisher James Morris

Deputy editor Sally McIlhone Acting deputy editor Ruairidh Pritchard Cover illustrator Deanna Halsall Production editor Katie Muxworthy Production assistant Julia Spaeth Features editor Hannah Lewis Fashion editor Ximena Daneri Acting fashion editor Lucinda Turner Assistant fashion editor Fani Mari Fashion and lifestyle writer Rebecca Rhys-Evans

Chinese editor Yuan Fang Chinese production editor Junjie Dou Chinese online editor Qingya He Assistant Chinese online editors Yangzi Liang, Luyue Zhang Chinese translator Chenguang Yi Senior Russian editor Anastasia Kyle-Langley Russian editorial assistant Karina Starobina Russian translators Teena Garnik, Gary Ramazanov Arabic editor Haneen Malaeb Print Dane Consultancy

News editor Ginger Rose Clark

AVP business development manager Patrice Janet

Chief sub-editor Hester Lacey Copy editors Katie Davis, Claire Gervat, Harriet O’Brien

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CONTENTS

22 PRODUCTS

BELGIUM GUIDE

14 Check Out SHOP selects a standout piece from Belgium this season 16 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories

33 Maps and guides to the key shopping areas of Belgium, plus SHOP’s unique view of the country’s sights

18 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Belgium 20 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

FEATURE 26 Heart Of Gold Belgium’s finest jewellery is created by designers with an innate understanding of the emotive power of precious metals and stones. Hannah Lewis reports

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

TRANSLATIONS 50 中文翻译 52 Русский Перевод 57

SOUVENIR 58 The essential item to bring home

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Above (from top): Prada’s newly opened Brussels store, its first in Belgium; Laurence D'Ari eyewear

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NEWS

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BRIGHT IDEA Mustard yellow is the ideal handbag colour to complement your wardrobe this season, and this embossed shopper by Lilu is the perfect example. The spring/ summer 2018 collection from the Brussels-based brand was inspired by the 1980s and presents a mix of metallics, animal skin prints and bold colours. Practicality Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 49

and contemporary designs are at the core of the label, which was founded in 2005 by Emmanuelle Adam, who creates high-quality capsule handbag collections for the modern-day woman. fm Lilu bag, â&#x201A;Ź460, Lilu, 9 rue du Bailli, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 511 2050, lilu.be FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 39

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CHECK MATE Heritage fabrics continue to be on-trend this season; wear them with white accessories and reflective sunglasses for a modern look

Liu Jo bag, €139, Liu Jo, Schuttershofstraat 5, 2060 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 227 1650, liujo.com

Moncler sunglasses, €250, Moncler, 57 boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 514 3402, moncler.com

Swarovski earrings, €119, Swarovski, Steenstraat 32, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 343210, swarovski.com

Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 49

Boss shoes, €295, Boss, 26 boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 502 7003, hugoboss.com

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Sonia Rykiel dress, €1,190, Sonia Rykiel, 56 boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 502 0813, soniarykiel.com

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TRAVEL IN STYLE Turn heads at the airport with this stylish ensemble

Esprit shirt, €49, Esprit, Meir 9, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)2 273 6441, esprit.com

Cos trousers, €79, Cos, 32 avenue Louise, w1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 5368, cosstores.com

Floris van Bommel shoes, €199.90, Floris van Bommel, Huidevettersstraat 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 8824, florisvanbommel.com

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Rimowa Topas Stealth suitcase, €989, Rimowa, Leopoldstraat 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 234 3220, rimowa.com

Marshall Monitor headphones, €167, Media Markt, Maalse Steenweg 350, 8310 Bruges, +32 (0)50 729940, marshallheadphones.com

K-WAY’S ENTRÉE K-Way made its Belgian debut in November, with the opening of a flagship in Brussels. The French outerwear brand was founded in Paris in the 1960s, became a go-to label in 80s and in recent years has been enjoying a strong revival. The new store in the heart of the Belgian capital, on rue Antoine Dansaert, has kept certain features of the original space, such as fireplaces and ornate ceilings, which are strikingly offset by the brand’s ultra-modern Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 49

outlook. Head here to shop K-Way’s accessories as well as its collections for men, women and children. We recommend equipping yourself with one of the brand’s famous packable jackets. Perfectly practical, as well as fashionable, it will likely become an indispensable item when exploring Belgium. grc K-Way, 33 rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 350 4357, k-way.com FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 38

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ALL EYES Laurence D’Ari eyewear is designed by founder Laurence Bourguignon in Antwerp and made in Italy. The luxury range of sunglasses offers vintage-influenced pieces with a contemporary look that will suit

BIRTHDAY BOOK AF Vandevorst is one of Belgium’s most loved cult brands and this year it celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, founders An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have put together a book entitled Ende Neu, which gives an insight into their inspirations and creative style. For anyone interested in fashion, this is a must-have purchase, particularly if you are visiting the brand’s hometown of Antwerp. rre AF Vandevorst, Lombardenvest 20, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)495 524263, afvandevorst.be FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 42

Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 49

all face types. Whether circular or octagonal, Laurence D’Ari’s strong shapes make for a stylish statement whatever outfit you wear the brand’s glasses with. grc Verso, Lange Gasthuisstraat 11, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 226 9292, laurencedari.com FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 42

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TRUE BLUE This season 7 For All Mankind presents a range of jeans for men and women in a variety of washes, from dark through to light blue. Other variations include distressed and bleached styles, as well as alternatives to denim in the form of chinos. Pair with a plain white T-shirt, a chambray shirt or a denim jacket from the spring/ summer 2018 collection. As ever, the Californian brand can be counted on for premium-quality denim and a great fit. grc 7 For All Mankind, 1A boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 513 9865, 7forallmankind.com FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 38

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WATCH KIM MEE HYE Jewellery brand Kim Mee Hye hails from Antwerp and was founded by Koreanborn Kimy Gringoire. Her designs are beautifully made up by some of Antwerpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best jewellery ateliers, with gold and diamonds being the materials of choice for the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleek pieces. Emphasising hearts and crosses, the Open Your Heart collection includes diamond studded rings, earrings and cuffs which are made from silver or 18-carat gold. grc Renaissance, Nationalestraat 32, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 369 0108 kimmeehye.com

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GLOBAL BLUE DIPLOMAT SERVICE Following a change in the law regarding purchases made by diplomats in Belgium, Global Blue has launched a new Premium Service helping diplomats make the most of new Tax Free Shopping opportunities. In partnership with Forax, the largest diplomat service provider in Europe, Global Blue takes all the hassle out of claiming your tax back. Simply request an invoice from the retailer at the time of your purchase, upload your invoice to the Forax website and receive your refund within five days. Look out for the Diplomat Tax

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velvet chairs. The boutique offers Prada’s ready-to-wear collections along with leather goods, accessories and footwear for men and women. rre Prada, 38 boulevard de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 503 0544, prada.com FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 38

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Luxury design house Prada has unveiled its first store in Belgium, on fashionable boulevard de Waterloo in Brussels. Furnishings include black and white checked flooring, marble doorways and Osvaldo Borsani green

Free sticker and you could reclaim 100% of the tax paid on your purchases. Louis Vuitton, Media Markt and Belgium’s largest department store group, Inno, are just three of the many leading brands that have already signed up.

Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 49

Discover more than 100 boutiques of international fashion and lifestyle brands offering year-round savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price. Calvin Klein Underwear, Escada, Furla, Guess, HUGO BOSS, Lacoste, Petit Bateau, Simone Pérèle, SuperTrash, Swarovski, Ted Baker, Versace and many more Also open on Sundays and bank holidays.

EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL BLUE OFFER 10% savings* on the outlet price in the boutiques and restaurants in Maasmechelen Village and complimentary transport‡ from Brussels You’ll receive your VIP Day Pass until 30 November 2018 on presentation of this original voucher in the Maasmechelen Village Tourist Information Centre. Book your complimentary ticket online at MaasmechelenVillage.com/shoppingexpress with the promotional code ‘Global18’ *Offer not valid in June and July and not valid in combination with other offers, promotions or round prices. Not exchangeable for cash. ‡Offer valid until 30 November 2018.

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Following a change in the law on purchases made by diplomats in Belgium, Global Blue has launched a new Premium Service to help diplomats make the most of some exciting new Tax Free Shopping opportunities. Any diplomat living in Belgium is now entitled to a tax refund on private purchases of €50 upwards (excluding VAT) and on official purchases of €125 upwards (excluding VAT). The new Global Blue Premium Service is operated in partnership with Forax, the largest diplomat service provider in Europe. Together, Global Blue and Forax make it easy to claim your tax back. Look out for the Diplomat Tax Free sticker and you could reclaim 100% of the tax paid on your purchases. Global Blue is approved and authorised by the Ministry of Finance to administer your tax refund. Register with Global Blue to claim your refund and you will benefit from the fastest repayment service on the market. The process is quick and simple: when you make a purchase, just ask the retailer for an invoice, which should include your name and address and details of the item or items that you have bought. Next, upload your invoice to the Forax website. Then sit back; you will receive your refund within five days. The new service is available across Belgium at a wide network of participating shops. Louis Vuitton, Media Markt and Inno, Belgium’s largest department store group, are just three of the many leading names that have already signed up. See our comprehensive list to discover all the international and Belgian brands that you can shop tax free, including many of the world’s premium favourites. Global Blue Retailer Train Station

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Whether modern or classic, minimalist or extravagant, Belgiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest jewellery is created by designers with an innate understanding of the emotive power of precious metals and stones. Hannah Lewis reports

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want to convey emotion,’ says Arnaud Wittmann of his vision for Belgian jewellery brand Maison De Greef. With its stunning collections inspired by modern art and architecture, it is one of several highly creative houses putting Belgium firmly on the jewellery map. Different in style, they all have a passion for precious metals and stones that they wish to share with their clients. Wittmann is both owner and designer at Brussels-based Maison De Greef, which began life in 1848 as a purveyor of pocket watches. It supplied everyone from the Belgian navy to the royal court, and later introduced its own line of fine jewellery. Wittmann co-owns the company with his brother Jacques,

an expert watchmaker who oversees the horological side of the business. Maison De Greef’s status as a family firm is important. ‘It gives us a strong identity,’ Arnaud Wittmann says. ‘We serve our clients the way we would like to be served; it has to be a joy to come to Maison De Greef.’ Everyone who walks through its doors is treated like royalty, which in fact they sometimes are; the firm holds the title of Supplier to the Court of Belgium. Maison De Greef’s range includes classic pieces and more contemporary and unusual jewellery. The Wave collection is one of Wittmann’s most recent and demonstrates his love of contemporary architecture.

Above: Maison De Greef co-owners Arnaud (left) and his brother Jacques Wittmann (right) and Jacques’ son Brice Wittmann

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Modern art is an inspiration at Maison de Greef Look out for rings that juxtapose hard and soft lines and warm rose gold with the cool shine of white gold accented with diamonds. ‘The choice of diamonds and other precious stones is very important,’ says Wittmann. ‘I select all the stones before designing.’ Wittmann is, of course, concerned with detail and quality, yet what is most important, he explains, is passion. ‘If we do not believe in the product we will not be able to sell it.’ In 2009, jewellery expert Moïse Mann set out to establish a label with bold vision and also with savoir faire. The result was Manalys which, though it was founded more than 160 years after Maison De Greef, has a very similar passion for exemplary

materials, striking design and impressive customer service. ‘Maison Manalys was designed to offer a unique experience to the client,’ explains Mann. With this in mind, he decided to focus on bespoke and one-of-a-kind high jewellery, with every element created in-house. ‘Our studios are behind the showroom,’ says Mann. ‘This allows us to create genuinely handcrafted pieces of jewellery and to establish a real dialogue between the client, the designer and the craftsmen.’ While every piece may be unique, Manalys has a distinct aesthetic that favours bold shapes and colours and liberal use of gemstones, which Mann describes as ‘the essence of our creations, the

Above (clockwise from top): Maison de Greef store; the brand’s Wave necklace and ring

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heart of the process’. He travels the world to source the most impressive stones, which become the basis of the designs created in the Brussels workshop. The team is constantly working on new designs, inspired by Mann’s latest discoveries. But, he says, often the most rewarding projects are those directed by the client. Wouters & Hendrix is a joint effort born of mutual interests. Katrin Wouters and Karen

Hendrix met at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where they were trained in creating unique pieces of high jewellery. Yet when it came to establishing their own label, the pair had a more accessible path in mind. They wanted to translate the creativity and craftsmanship of fine jewellery into more widely produced collections. ‘All our designs have a sense of quirkiness and sincerity and are inspired by nature and arts and culture,’ say the pair. ‘We rarely sketch but start working in material straight away. We both have a bench in our studio with a lot of scrap materials we use to translate ideas into prototypes.’ The initial Above (from top): Manalys Constellation and Love Node rings; the brand’s founder Moïse Mann and artisans in the workshop

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Moïse Mann travels the world to source the most impressive stones, which become the basis of the Manalys designs

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idea for a piece comes from one of the pair but they both work on the same design in turn. ‘In the end, it’s impossible to say “this piece was made by Katrin and this one by Karen”.’ As well as two seasonal collections a year, Wouters & Hendrix offers a My Favourites range of archive pieces and a collection in solid gold. ‘Every piece is made by our team of goldsmiths in our atelier in Antwerp, which is quite remarkable these days,’ they explain. ‘We find it important to keep production in-house to preserve old techniques and give every piece of jewellery a unique touch.’ From the spring/summer

collection, Wouters loves the swivel earrings, which symbolise a search for balance, while Hendrix favours a pair of earrings with a hammered curl on one side and a laser-cut element on the other. ‘It beautifully visualises the contrast between old and new techniques,’ she says. As with Maison De Greef and Manalys, the most important attribute for Wouters & Hendrix is the emotion that jewellery can evoke. ‘The most beautiful thing about jewellery is that you contribute to someone else’s being,’ enthuse the designers. ‘People almost never wear jewellery for no reason. There’s a background, a story. We feel blessed to be a part of that’

Above (clockwise from left): Wouters & Hendrix store, Brussels; the brand’s swivel earrings and a ring from the My Favourites collection

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BELGIUM GUIDE

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Global Blue’s guide ensures you make the most of your trip to Belgium with a look at the country’s must-visit destinations, from a beautiful boutique in Brussels with links to Africa to the serene waterway by Rozenhoedkaai in Bruges (pictured). Start with SHOP’s recommendations before delving deeper with expert guidance from our well-travelled team. For more helpful hints and detailed city guides, check out globalblue.com.

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‘From traditional to modern, Brussels has it all. It’s a city of beautiful architecture, energy, great food, and some of the best chocolate in the world’ KIRSTY ANDREWS, SHOP’S PICTURE EDITOR Follow our team’s travels on Instagram @shopmagazine_ Tag us in your city pictures when sharing them and you might see them in print!

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AKASO One of the most beautiful boutiques in Brussels, Akaso combines Belgian and Ethiopian design concepts. The store was created by Philippe Vertriest, who has two Ethiopian-born daughters, and it is testament to its founder’s admiration of the creative talent he has seen in Africa. The collaboration between the Kara tribe in Ethiopia and the resident Belgian designers at Akaso has resulted in a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and knitwear, all inspired by the tribe’s abstract body painting. An item from the range will make a perfect souvenir and a striking purchase during a trip to Brussels.

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RAIDILLON Late last year Belgian design brand Raidillon introduced its new Curve collection of watches. The design takes inspiration from racing cars and features a distinctive, asymmetrical face, making an item from the range a bold wristwear choice. The watches (€3,950 each) are available in a selection of coloured faces and straps. The anti-reflective coated sapphire glass and two push-buttons either side of the oversized crown result in a perfectly practical timepiece. Raidillon, Komedieplaats 5, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 430 6090, raidillon-watches.com FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 42

PHOTO: (BOTTOM) ROBIN JORIS DULLERS

PAUL SMITH The Paul Smith boutique in Antwerp has a new look. The recently refurbished space now has a larger womenswear section where more products are on offer, and it also features a chic fitting room suite. The PS Paul Smith collection of youthful menswear is offered in a strikingly refitted room with special furniture, including a table by Pieter Van Doorn. This was made from a reclaimed fragment of the cycling track at Antwerp’s Sportpaleis ‒ a nod to the British designer’s love of bicycling. globalblue.com

Paul Smith, Kelderstraat 2-3, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 221 5111, paulsmith.com FOR MAP GO TO PAGE 42

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This season’s ultimate travel companion is the new SHOP TAX FREE app. The app can direct users to their favourite brands and stores while they are shopping – and quickly calculate tax free savings. Once the shopping day is over, users can find the nearest Refund Office on the app and can track the progress of their refund in real time. Available in English, Chinese and Russian, the SHOP TAX FREE app is ready to download from the App Store and Google Play now.

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26: HEART OF GOLD 金色的心无论是摩登还是经典，无论是极简还是奢华，打造比利时高级珠宝的设计师们有着与生俱来的天赋，深谙如何用贵金属与宝石来传达情感。Hannah Lewis报道我想要传达情感。” 提到对比利时珠宝品牌 Maison De Greef的展望，Arnaud Wittmann如是说道。凭借着以现代艺术与建筑为灵感的惊艳作品，Maison De Greef是让比利时在珠宝世界牢牢占据一席之地的几家创意品牌之一。这些品牌虽然风格各

异，但都对贵金属与宝石充满了热情，并希望与它们的顾客分享这份热爱。 Wittmann是 Maison De Greef的老板兼设计师。这家扎根于布鲁塞尔的品牌创始于 1848年，最初是一家怀表供应商。从比利时海军到皇室宫廷，它服务过形形色色的顾客，后来还推出了自营高级珠宝系列。Wittmann的生意合伙人是他的兄弟 Jacques；作为一名制表专家，后者负责掌管有关钟表的生意。Maison De Greef的家族企业身份意义非凡。“这让我们拥有强烈的认同感。”Arnaud Wittmann 说道，“ 我们会设身处地地为顾客服务；光顾 Maison De Greef一定会是一件非常愉悦的事情。”每一位走进店门的客人都享受着王室般的待遇 — — 事实上，有时推门而入的正是王亲贵胄；该品牌还享有 “比利时宫廷御用供应商 ”的头衔。 Maison De Greef旗下既有经

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典作品，也有更具现代气息的非凡珠宝。Wave系列是Wittmann的新作之一，它展现了设计师对现代建筑的喜爱。您不妨留意刚柔并济的戒指，玫瑰金的温和色调与白金的冷酷光泽相映成趣，更有钻石点缀其间。“钻石与其他宝石的选择非常重要。” Wittmann说道，“ 我会在开始设计之前选择好所有的宝石。” Wittmann当然也关心细节与质量；但正如他解释的，最重要的还是一份热爱。“ 如果我们不相信产品的价值，那我们就没办法销售它。” 2009年，珠宝专家 Moïse Mann 凭借宏大的构想与过人的才干创立了一个品牌，那就是 Manalys。虽然比 Maison De Greef 晚了 160多年，但 Manalys怀揣着同样的热情，追求无可挑剔的材料、引人注目的设计以及令人赞叹的客户服务。 “ Manalys品牌旨在为顾客提供与众不同的体验。” Mann解释道。出于这样的考虑，他决定专注于打造绝无仅有的定制高级珠宝，每一个元素都是自主创作的。“ 我们的工作坊就在陈列室的后面。” Mann说道，“这样一来我们就可以创作出名副其实的手工珠宝作品，并让顾客与设计师及工匠展开真实对话。” 虽然每一件作品都是独一无二的，但 Manalys也有着鲜明的审美风格：偏爱不拘一格的形状与色彩，对宝石的运用亦是天马行空，Mann 称之为“ 我们创作的精髓，工序的核心” 。他周游世界，寻找最令人瞩目的石头，并以它们为基础，在布鲁塞尔的工作坊完成创作。团队不断从 Mann 的最新发现中汲取灵感，展开全新的设计。但他表示，最令人满意的项目往往都是由顾客直接主导的。 Wouters & Hendrix是一家源自于共同兴趣的合创品牌。Katrin Wouters和 Karen Hendrix结识于安特卫普皇家艺术学院，他们在那里学

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习创作独特的高级珠宝作品。然而在创立自己品牌的时候，这一对组合想走的是更亲民的路线。他们想汲取高级珠宝的创意与工艺，用以打造可以大规模生产的系列作品。 “ 我们的作品都独辟蹊径但诚意满满，灵感都来自于自然、艺术与文化。” 两人说道，“ 我们很少画草图，经常直接在材料上动工。我们在工作室里各有一张工作台，上面堆着许多废旧材料，我们用它们将想法转化为一件件样品。”一件作品的初始灵感通常由他们中的一人提出来，但两人会轮流打造同一件设计。“到最后，不可能分得清 ‘这一件是 Katrin 做的，那一件 Karen做的 ’。” 除了每年固定的两季系列之外，Wouters & Hendrix旗下还有一个 My Favourites经典作品系列，以及一个纯金打造的系列。“每一件作品都是在安特卫普的工作室里由我们的金匠团队打造的，这在当今是一件相当难得的事情。”他们解释道，“ 我们认为保持自主生产是一件很重要的事情，不仅有利于保护传统技艺，也为每一件珠宝作品赋予了独特的气质。” 在今年的春夏季系列中，Wouters最喜欢一对旋转耳坠，它们象征着对平衡的求索；而 Hendrix则钟意另一对耳坠，其中一只被锻造成波浪形，另一支则运用了激光切割。“它们优雅地呈现了新旧技艺的对比。” Hendrix说道。同 Maison De Greef以及 Manalys一样，Wouters & Hendrix 最看重的还是珠宝令人产生的感情。“关于珠宝最美好的事情就是，你能为其他人的生命带来影响。” 两位设计师充满热情地说道，“人们几乎从来不会无缘无故地佩戴珠宝作品。总有一番背景，一段故事。能成为故事的一部分，我们感到很幸福。”

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26: HEART OF GOLD ЗОЛОТОЕ СЕРДЦЕ

Ханна Льюис рассказывает о бельгийский ювелирах, которые от природы наделены знанием об эмоциональной силе драгоценностей «В каждом украшении я хочу выразить эмоцию», – заявляет Арно Виттман, совладелец и дизайнер бренда Maison De Greef. В коллекциях этого ювелирного дома находят отражение архитектура и современное искусство. Творческий подход роднит его с другими крупными ювелирами Бельгии, и вместе они сделали свою страну важным игроком в мировой ювелирной индустрии. Такие разные по стилю, они испытывают общую страсть к драгоценным металлам и камням и стремятся делиться ею с покупателями. История бренда Maison De Greef началась в 1848 году с часовой мастерской. Ее клиентами были все – от бельгийского флота до королевского двора. Это направление работает и сейчас: им занимается брат Арно и совладелец компании Жак Виттман, профессиональный часовщик. Статус Maison De Greef как семейного бизнеса очень важен: «Это подчеркивает

нашу индивидуальность, – отмечает Арно Виттман. – Мы обслуживаем наших клиентов так, как хотели бы, чтобы обслуживали нас. Визит в Maison De Greef должен быть в радость». С каждым, кто переступает порог салона, обходятся как с членом королевской семьи. Кстати, иногда это и правда так: компании Maison De Greef присвоен статус Поставщика королевского двора Бельгии. В ассортименте Maison De Greef есть как классические, так и более современные и необычные украшения. Например, одна из недавних коллекций Wave демонстрирует интерес Виттмана к современной архитектуре. В кольцах соединились твердость металла и мягкость линий, теплый оттенок розового золота и прохладный блеск белого золота, а также акцент на бриллианты. «Подбор бриллиантов и других драгоценных камней играет решающую роль, – говорит Виттман. – Я лично изучаю все камни перед работой над дизайном». Виттмана, конечно, волнуют мельчайшие детали и уровень качества. Но важнее всего, по его словам, любовь к своему делу: «Если мы не верим в продукт, мы не сможем продать его». В 2009 году ювелир Мойзе Манн решил открыть собственный бизнес, сделав ставку на смелость дизайна и мастерство. Так появился бренд Manalys. Он родился на 160 лет позже Maison De Greef, но разделяет ту же страсть к качественным Сверху вниз: кольца Manalys Constellation и Love Node; основатель бренда Мойзе Манн с работниками в мастерской

материалам, выдающимся решениям и хорошему сервису. «Перед Maison Manalys изначально стоит задача – подарить клиентам незабываемые впечатления», – комментирует Манн. Чтобы достичь этого, он сосредоточился на произведениях ювелирного искусства, созданных исключительно по индивидуальному заказу и только в собственных мастерских. «Наша студия находится прямо за стеной шоурума, – поясняет ювелир. – Поэтому мы можем создавать вещи полностью ручной работы и поддерживать диалог между клиентом, дизайнером и мастерами». Каждое украшение Manalys неповторимо, но их роднят необычные формы и цветовые решения. Мастера щедро используют драгоценные камни, которые Манн называет «сердцем и сущностью ювелирных произведений». Путешествуя по миру, он собирает самые удивительные камни и привозит в брюссельские мастерские, где они ложатся в основу новых работ. Каждая находка становится отправной точкой для новой модели, и это неостановимый процесс. Но самые ценные проекты, по признанию основателя бренда, возникают при участии клиентов. Компания Wouters & Hendrix – это результат совместных усилий и общих интересов двух ювелиров, Катрин Воутерс и Карен Хендрикс. Они познакомились в Королевской академии изящных globalblue.ru

искусств в Антверпене, где вместе учились создавать ювелирные произведения. Но, открывая общее дело, они решили адаптировать методы высокого ювелирного искусства к более доступному сегменту. «Всем моделям присуща некоторая причудливость и непосредственность, они вдохновлены природой, искусством и культурой, – рассказывают ювелиры. – Мы почти не делаем набросков, а сразу работаем с материалами. В студии есть специальная полка с образцами и остатками материалов. С их помощью мы превращаем идеи в прототипы». Изначально концепцию задает кто-то один, но потом оба ювелира по очереди развивают ее: «В итоге невозможно точно сказать, что одна вещь была сделана Кэтрин, а другая – Карен». Помимо двух сезонных коллекций в год, Wouters & Hendrix выпускает серию архивных вещей My Favourites и линию украшений только из золота. «Над каждым предметом работает команда мастеров в ателье в Антверпене, что довольно необычно в наши дни. Мы считаем, что очень важно продолжать работать в мастерских, чтобы сохранить старые техники и придать каждому украшению особый шарм», – поясняют дизайнеры. В коллекции весна-лето Воутерс больше всего нравятся серьги на шарнирах, которые символизируют бесконечный поиск равновесия. Хендрикс

отдает предпочтение асимметричной паре серег: с одной стороны – кованая петля, а с другой – идеально прорезанная форма. «Они метафорически раскрывают контраст между старой и новой техникой», – подчеркивает она. Самый важный ингредиент коллекций Wouters & Hendrix – такой же, как у Maison De Greef и Manalys: это эмоция, которую пробуждают украшения. «Самое удивительное – это участвовать в чьей-то жизни, – заявляют дизайнеры. – Люди почти никогда не приобретают украшения без причины. За этим всегда стоит какая-то история. Стать частью этого процесса – великий дар».

49: WHEN YOU SHOP THE WORLD, SHOP TAX FREE

СОВЕРШАЯ ПОКУПКИ ПО ВСЕМУ МИРУ, СОВЕРШАЙТЕ ИХ С TAX FREE Услуги Global Blue Tax Free Shopping позволят вам сэкономить на покупках в более чем 300 000 магазинах, расположенных в самых лучших шоппинг районах мира. Так почему бы не присоединиться к 26 миллионам путешественников, совершающих покупки Tax Free с Global Blue каждый год? Просто найдите голубую звезду или спросите о Global Blue и следуйте нашим несложным инструкциям. 1. В магазине Где бы вы ни совершали покупки, попросите Tax Free форму Global Blue и сохраните чеки. 2. При выезде Возвращаясь домой, в пункте отправления, пройдите к таможне для того, чтобы заверить ваши чеки для получения возврата в одном из наших офисов. Контакты: taxfree@globalblue.com +421 232 111 111 Потратьте минимум €90.16 и сэкономьте до 15.7% на стоимости покупок. Примите к сведению, что конечная сумма возврата составит сумму налога (НДС) минус комиссия. В некоторых аэропортах при возврате наличными взимается комиссия за каждую Tax Free форму.

Сверху: магазин Wouters & Hendrix, Брюссель

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‫املجوهرات‪ ،‬هو أنّك تساهم يف كينونة شخص آخر‪.‬‬ ‫ال ميكن لشخص أن يتزيّن باملجوهرات من دون‬ ‫قصة‪ .‬وكم حظّنا كبري‬ ‫سبب؛ ال ب ّد من خلفيّة‪ ،‬من ّ‬ ‫لنكون جزءا ً من ذلك‪".‬‬

‫‪WHEN YOU SHOP THE‬‬ ‫‪WORLD, SHOP TAX‬‬ ‫‪FREE: 49‬‬ ‫عندما تتس ّوق حول العامل‪،‬‬ ‫تس ّوق من دون دفع الرضيبة‬

‫‪PHOTO: XXXX‬‬

‫نطاقٍ أوسع‪.‬‬ ‫بحس‬ ‫يقول الثنايئ‪" :‬تتّسم كافّة تصاميمنا ّ‬ ‫الغرابة والرصاحة وه‪ £‬مستوحاة من الطبيعة‬ ‫والفنون والثقافة‪ .‬نادرا ً ما نرسم التصاميم أ ّوالً‪ ،‬بل‬ ‫نعمل باملواد عىل الفور‪ .‬لدينا يف املشغل مقعد‬ ‫مكس ّو بقصاصات مواد نستخدمها لرتجمة األفكار‬ ‫إىل مناذج مصغّرة‪ ".‬تبتكر إحدى املص ّممتني الفكرة‬ ‫األساس ّية لقطعة مع ّينة‪ ،‬لكن تشرتكان معاً يف تنفيذ‬ ‫التصميم‪" .‬يف النهاية‪ ،‬من الصعب أن تقول‪‘ :‬هذه‬ ‫القطعة من ابتكار ‪ Katrin‬وتلك من ابتكار‬ ‫‪".’Karen‬‬ ‫باإلضافة إىل مجموعتني موسميّتني يف السنة‪،‬‬ ‫تقدّم ‪ Wouters & Hendrix‬تشكيلة ‪My‬‬ ‫‪ Favourites‬املؤلفة من قطع من األرشيف‬ ‫ومجموعة من الذهب الصلب‪ .‬يقوالن يف هذا‬ ‫"كل قطع ٍة لدينا مصنوعة بأيد’ فريق‬ ‫الصدد‪ّ :‬‬ ‫الصاغة يف مشغلنا يف أنتويرب‪ ،‬وهو أم ٌر ملفت‬ ‫يف يومنا هذا‪ .‬نرى أ ّن اإلنتاج داخل الرشكة مه ّم‬ ‫خاصة‬ ‫للحفاظ عىل التقن ّيات القدمية ومنح ملسة ّ‬ ‫كل قطعة مجوهرات‪".‬‬ ‫إىل ّ‬ ‫ملجموعة الربيع‪/‬الصيف‪ ،‬اختارت ‪Wouters‬‬ ‫أقراط األذن الدائريّة الت‪ £‬ترمز إىل البحث عن‬ ‫التوازن‪ ،‬يف حني لجأت ‪ Hendrix‬إىل أقراط تتّسم‬ ‫بدوائر مدقوقة من جهة ومز ّودة بعنرص مقطّع‬ ‫بالليزر عىل الجهة األخرى‪ .‬تعلّق قائلة‪" :‬ميتاز هذا‬ ‫التصميم بتجسيد التناقض بني التقنيّات القدمية‬ ‫والحديثة‪".‬‬ ‫عىل غرار ‪Maison De Greef‬‬ ‫و‪ ،Manalys‬األه ّم بالنسبة إىل & ‪Wouters‬‬ ‫‪ Hendrix‬هو العواطف الت‪ £‬ميكن للمجوهرات‬ ‫التعبري عنها‪ .‬عىل ح ّد قول املص ّممتني‪" :‬أجمل ما يف‬ ‫يف األعىل‪ :‬متجر ‪ ,Maison de Greef‬بروكسل‬

‫تقدّم لك غلوبل بلو ‪ Global Blue‬خدمة‬ ‫التس ّوق من دون دفع الرضيبة ‪ Tax Free‬لتدّخر‬ ‫املال لدى تس ّوقك يف أكرث من ‪ 300,000‬متجر يف‬ ‫أبرز مناطق التس ّوق حول العامل‪.‬‬ ‫فل َم ال تنض ّم إىل الـ ‪ 26‬مليون مسافر الذين‬ ‫يتس ّوقون من دون دفع الرضيبة من خالل غلوبل‬ ‫كل سنة؟ ما عليك إال أن‬ ‫بلو ‪ّ Global Blue‬‬ ‫تبحث عن النجمة الزرقاء أو تسأل عن غلوبل بلو‬ ‫‪ Global Blue‬وتتبع خطواتنا السهلة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .1‬تس ّوق‬ ‫أينام تس ّوقت‪ ،‬أطلب الحصول عىل طلب اسرتداد‬ ‫الخاص بغلوبل بلو ‪Global Blue‬‬ ‫الرضيبة ّ‬ ‫وتذكّر أن تحتفظ باإليصاالت‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬أطلب‬ ‫يف طريق العودة إىل وطنك‪ ،‬أقصد مكتب الجامرك‬ ‫عند نقطة املغادرة لتتم املصادقة عىل إيصاالتك‬ ‫قبل قبض االسرتداد من أحد مكاتب االسرتداد‬ ‫الخاصة بنا‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫لالتّصال‪:‬‬

‫‪taxfree@globalblue.com‬‬

‫‪+421 232 111 111‬‬

‫أنفق ح ّدا ً أدىن قدره ‪ £30‬وادّخر حتّى ‪ 19%‬من‬ ‫مثن مشرتياتك‪ .‬يشمل مبلغ االسرتداد النهايئ الذي‬ ‫ستحصل عليه مجموع الرضيبة عىل القيمة املضافة‬ ‫ناقص رسم إداري‪ .‬يف بعض املطارات‪ ،‬يُفرض رسم‬ ‫خدمة نقدي عىل كل طلب اسرتداد ضيبة يف حال‬ ‫رغبت بالحصول عىل اسرتداد فوري نقدي‪.‬‬

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‫ترجمة باللغة‬ ‫العرب ّية‬

‫‪HEART OF GOLD: 26‬‬ ‫قلب من ذهب‬

‫أفخر املجوهرات يف بلجيكا‪ ،‬العرصيّة‬ ‫والكالسيك ّية واملتواضعة واملتكلّفة منها‪،‬‬ ‫مبتكرة من قبل مص ّممني مدركني متاماً‬ ‫للق ّوة العاطف ّية الكامنة يف املعادن واألحجار‬ ‫الكرمية‪ .‬تقرير ‪Hannah Lewis‬‬ ‫يقول ‪ Arnaud Wittmann‬عن رؤيته‬ ‫املختصة باملالبس‬ ‫املتعلّقة بالعالمة البلجيكيّة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪" :Maison De Greef‬أو ّد من خاللها‬ ‫التعبري عن املشاعر"‪ .‬مجموعاتها خاطفة لألنفاس‬ ‫ومستوحاة من الف ّن وف ّن العامرة الحديثني‪،‬‬ ‫فرتاها إحدى دور املجوهرات الفائقة االبتكار‬ ‫التي تع ّزز موقع بلجيكا يف عامل املجوهرات‪.‬‬ ‫صحيح أ ّن األساليب مختلفة بني دار وآخر‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫شغف املعادن واألحجار الثمينة يجمعها ويدفعها‬ ‫ملشاركته مع الزبائن‪.‬‬ ‫‪ Wittmann‬هو صاحب ومص ّمم عالمة‬ ‫تأسست‬ ‫‪ Maison De Greef‬البلجيكيّة التي ّ‬ ‫سنة ‪ 1848‬كمو ّردة لساعات الجيب‪ .‬ز ّودت‬ ‫الجميع‪ ،‬من البحريّة البلجيك ّية إىل البالط املليك‬ ‫لتُطلق يف ما بعد خطّها الخاص من املجوهرات‬ ‫الراقية‪ .‬لـ ‪ Wittmann‬رشيك وهو أخوه‬ ‫‪ Jacques‬الخبري يف صناعة الساعات‪ ،‬املرشف‬ ‫عىل الجانب الف ّني من العالمة‪ .‬بالتايل ‪Maison‬‬ ‫‪ De Greef‬رشكة عائل ّية وذلك مه ّم بالنسبة لها‪.‬‬ ‫يقول ‪ Arnaud Wittmann‬يف هذا الصدد‪:‬‬ ‫"متنحنا هذه الرشاكة هويّة راسخة‪ .‬نخدم زبائننا‬ ‫كام نود أن نُخدَم؛ فزيارة هذا املكان تبعث الفرح‬ ‫يف القلوب‪ ".‬كل من يطأ عتبة ‪Maison De‬‬ ‫‪ Greef‬يُعامل كفرد من العائلة املالكة؛ والبعض‬ ‫هو كذلك عن حق؛ إذ تحمل الرشكة شهادة "مز ّود‬ ‫البالط املليك البلجييك"‪.‬‬ ‫تشمل تشكيلة العالمة قطع مجوهرات‬ ‫كالسيكيّة وأخرى أكرث عرصيّ ًة وابتكارا ً‪ .‬من أحدث‬ ‫ابتكارات ‪ ،Wittmann‬مجموعة ‪ Wave‬التي‬

‫تعب عن حبّه للف ّن املعامري العرصي‪ .‬القِ نظرة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫عىل الخواتم التي تجمع بني الخطوط الصلبة‬ ‫والليّنة والذهب الزهري الدافئ من جهة ونضارة‬ ‫املرصع باألملاس من جهة أخرى‪.‬‬ ‫الذهب األبيض ّ‬ ‫يقول ‪" :Wittmann‬لألملاس واألحجار الكرمية‬ ‫املختارة أهميّة كبى‪ .‬أختار كافّة األحجار قبل أن‬ ‫بكل‬ ‫أبدأ بالتصميم‪ ".‬بالطبع‪ ،‬يهت ّم ‪ّ Wittmann‬‬ ‫تفصيلٍ وبجودة التصاميم‪ ،‬لك ّنه يوضح أ ّن األه ّم‬ ‫بالنسبة له هو الشغف‪" .‬إن مل نؤمن بالقطعة‪ ،‬لن‬ ‫نتمكّن من بيعها"‪.‬‬ ‫سنة ‪ ،2009‬ق ّرر خبري املجوهرات ‪Moïse‬‬ ‫‪ Mann‬تأسيس عالمة تجاريّة متسلّحاً برؤي ٍة‬ ‫جريئة ودراية واسعة‪ .‬فكانت النتيجة عالمة‬ ‫‪ Manalys‬التي وبالرغم من تأسيسها بعد ‪160‬‬ ‫سنة عىل تأسيس ‪ ،Maison De Greef‬متاثلها‬ ‫من حيث الشغف باملواد املمتازة والتصاميم‬ ‫الخالبة وخدمة الزبائن امللفتة‪ .‬يرشح ‪Mann‬‬ ‫قائالً‪" :‬ابتُكرت ‪ Maison Manalys‬لتوفري‬ ‫تجربة فريدة من نوعها إىل الزبون"‪ .‬ولذلك‪ ،‬ق ّرر‬ ‫الرتكيز عىل املجوهرات املص ّممة بحسب الطلب‬ ‫كل العنارص‬ ‫وتلك االستثنائ ّية الفاخرة‪ ،‬بحيث ت ُبتكر ّ‬ ‫يف الدار نفسه‪ .‬يضيف قائالً‪" :‬تقع محرتفاتنا خلف‬ ‫صالة العرض متاماً‪ ،‬ما يتيح لنا فرصة ابتكار قطع‬ ‫مجوهرات مصنوعة يدويّاً وخلق حوار حقيقي بني‬ ‫الزبون واملص ّمم والحرفيّني‪".‬‬ ‫كل قطعة من قطع‬ ‫عىل الرغم من فرادة ّ‬ ‫بأسلوب مختلف يتّسم‬ ‫‪ ،Manalys‬تتمتّع العالمة‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫باألشكال واأللوان البارزة واالستخدام الح ّر لألحجار‬ ‫الكرمية‪ ،‬األمر الذي يصفه ‪ Mann‬بـ "أساس‬ ‫ابتكاراتنا ول ُّب عملنا"‪ .‬يجوب العامل باحثاً عن أجمل‬ ‫األحجار لتشكّل قاعدة التصاميم املبتكرة يف مشغل‬ ‫بروكسل‪ .‬يعمل فريق العمل باستمرار عىل تصاميم‬ ‫جديدة مستوحاة من آخر استكشافات ‪.Mann‬‬ ‫لكن غالباً ما يعتب أ ّن أكرث املشاريع مجازا ًة هي‬ ‫تلك التي يديرها الزبون‪.‬‬ ‫أ ّما ‪ ،Wouters & Hendrix‬فهو مرشو ٌع‬ ‫مشرتك وليد مصالح متبادلة‪ .‬التقت ‪Katrin‬‬ ‫‪ Wouters‬و‪ Karen Hendrix‬يف كليّة‬ ‫‪ Royal Academy of Fine Arts‬يف‬ ‫أنتويرب حيث تعلّمتا صنع قطع مجوهرات‬ ‫فاخرة فريدة من نوعها‪ .‬لكن عندما ق ّررتا تأسيس‬ ‫عالمتهام‪ ،‬فكّرتا بنمط متاح لرشيحة أكب من‬ ‫الناس‪ .‬أرادتا نقل االبتكار والحرفيّة املوجودتني يف‬ ‫املجوهرات الفاخرة إىل مجموعات منتجة عىل‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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