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September 1, 2010

Diamonds are forever in Antwerp’s Diamond Museum!

Diamonds are forever in Antwerp’s Diamond Museum!
“Diamonds are Forever” wrote Ian Fleming and the song which was sung by Shirley Bassey cannot resonate more in any city than it does in Antwerp. This is partly interesting because around the 16th century Antwerp was a hub for merchant and the prevailing economic theory of the... [Read more]
May 24, 2010

High Heels Running Competition in Brussels

High Heels Running Competition in Brussels
Surfing Sex and the City’s wave, the first Louise High Heels Running Competition will be taking place on Brussels’ stylish avenue Louise this July. The idea is straightforward; slip into your highest Manolo’s, run a 100m and totter home with a €10,000 cheque! Avenue... [Read more]
April 23, 2010

Old Eurostar uniforms upcycled into new bags

Old Eurostar uniforms upcycled into new bags
Usually our posts recommend places to go in Paris, Brussels or Lille but if you find yourself in London between now and September we strongly recommend paying a visit to the Sustainable Futures Exhibition in the Design Museum. The exhibition is showcasing a range of eco-friendly... [Read more]
April 21, 2010

The Ethical Fashion Show in Paris

The Ethical Fashion Show in Paris
After launching in 2004 The Ethical Fashion Show has gone from strength to strength in it’s strive to publicise ethical fashion and it’s economic, human and environmental aspects. The annual shows bring together talented designers with passions for the environment and... [Read more]
April 3, 2010

Buy Clothes by the Kilo in Lille

Buy Clothes by the Kilo in Lille
Usually when you go clothes shopping you’ll see something you like, maybe try it on, check it’s price and go and buy it. Well a store in Lille, called Kiloshop, takes a completely different approach to how their customers buy clothes… You buy clothes by their weight! Kiloshop... [Read more]
March 29, 2010

Yves Saint Laurent exhibition in Paris

Yves Saint Laurent exhibition in Paris
Fashionistas take note, because Petit Palais (see picture above) in Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent. The extensive exhibition shows off more than 300 designs dating from the designers debut collections in 1958 right up to his last in 2002. The exhibition... [Read more]