The name Hedgren was taken from Xavier Kegels’ beloved grandmother, Elisabeth Hedgren.
Her down-to-earth nature, open-minded spirit, and passion for intuitive design were passed on through Xavier’s DNA. They are what make Hedgren the brand it is today.
Global family
We’re not just a global network, we’re a global family.
With 7 offices and a network of 3,000 points off sale in more than 50 countries, we have developed a solid global network. As an inclusive brand, we see this network and our partners as an extension of our family, sharing the same values, investing in collaborations and believing in the power of local knowledge and execution.
7 offices worldwide
+ 50 countries
3000 points of sales
Our values
Regardless of in-between distances, within our global network we will always be connected by the 6 values that lie embedded in our Hedgren DNA. And we will always be open to include everybody
who shares our values in our family circle. Therefore we look at people with an open mind. We respect their personality and personal style and we’re always ready to fulfil their desire to belong.
We value
INTUITIVE DESIGN
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
SMART FUNCTIONALITY
We are
DOWN-TO-EARTH
ENERGETIC
INCLUSIVE
Move
We want everybody to be free to move
It’s our mission to create essential bags and travel gear with smart functionality that helps you handle everyday adventures without compromising on your personality or freedom to move.
We promise that you will become part of an inclusive community that creates and embraces an endless portion of wanderlust.
We help you to get the most out of life by enabling your freedom of movement.
Designed for
Designed for the true hedgrenist
Our consumers are not looking for the most… or the best… but what offers the most, or the best… for THEM.
What helps them get the most out of life without making compromises. Hedgren designs essential bags and travel gear to enable our consumers to realise the perfect balance between work and play.
The true Hedgrenist wants to use products that express their style every moment of the day, in every possible situation.
WELCOME TO Het NaaiHoekje “The sewing workshop of De Rupelstreek”
Are you looking for a seamstress who can mend your clothes or breathe new life into that broken coat that may have been hanging in your closet for years?
That new skirt that’s way too big and needs to be narrowed, and that rip in your favorite jeans?
Are there still broken or badly fitting clothes in your wardrobe that you can no longer wear?
Bring them in at Het Naaihoekje and this will surely come to a good end.
I repair and adjust everything, so that they are back as cast.
You give your clothes a second life here , and you save a considerable sum of money with it , instead of buying new clothes .
Bring in your favorite piece of clothing at “Het Naaihoekje” and I will repair it with lots of love and care.
Not sure if it can be made , need information or questions ?
Do you live in Niel , Boom , Schelle or in short De Rupelstreek ?
Feel free to contact us and we will look at the problem together and look for a solution.
DURATION TIME for an adjustment is between 2 and 7 days, unless material has to be ordered.
Then the duration starts from when the ordered materials are delivered.
HERE YOU WILL KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT ME
Below is a short presentation about me .
My name is Veerle De Nutte.
I am 40 years old, married (20 years in Feb 2022) to David and together we have four children.
Brandon , Desteny , Jamy and Olivia .
I studied clothing/sales in secondary education.
Now I have been working as a cleaning lady for 16 years, and it is repairing, adjusting, retouching and even
designing “small pieces” of clothing has become more of a hobby that has gotten out of hand.
20 years after graduating, and all those years of just retouching and repairs, I felt the need for extra inspiration and to boost my knowledge.
I then went to follow a few extra workshops, and in the meantime I have already put together a lot of clothing for the youngest daughter (5 years old) and for myself of course.
Because the demand from family, neighbors, friends and other people here in the Rupel region came more and more, to help them with the repairs
and retouching of their clothing, and tailoring curtains themselves.
So I have now taken the step, after all these years, to turn my hobby into my (secondary) profession and thus start
as a seamstress in self-employed secondary occupation.
Even now in times of corona, I have made mouth masks for a lot of people, in different sizes, colors and models.
The name “Het Naaihoekje” or “The Sewing Corner” arose simply because I sit in the porch in the corner, to make the repairs, retouches and designs.
Van opvoedster tot hoedenontwerpster: hoe twee kinderdromen werkelijkheid werden!
Als jong meisje droomde ik van twee dingen: werken met kinderen en hoeden. Ik koos het pad van de kinderen en werd opvoedster van mentaal en visueel gehandicapte kinderen. Iets later werd ik moeder van vier kinderen (twee dochters en twee zonen). Na 17 jaar ten volle te genieten van mijn werk koos ik het pad van de hoeden, en eindigde mijn loopbaan van opvoedster, weliswaar vanwege gezondheids-en familiale redenen. Mijn tweede grote droom? Die werd werkelijkheid.
Ik volgde een opleiding tot modist in het erkend VIZO centrum Brucemo bij Christophe Coppens, de toen bekende Brusselse hoedenontwerper. Op 10 maart 1999 had ik mijn diploma in handen en startte mijn hoedenatelier aan huis waar ik handgemaakte dameshoeden ontwierp. Toen de kinderen groter werden, kreeg ik de behoefte om mijn vleugels uit te slaan. Op 30 juli 2009 opende ik mijn eerste hoedenwinkel in de Stationsstraat 7 te Haacht. De uitbreiding met hoeden en petten voor heren was een feit.
Na enkele jaren verhuisde ik naar nummer 13 in dezelfde straat. In maart 2013 opende ik mijn nieuwe hoedenwinkel mét atelier welke ik volledig naar mijn smaak liet inrichten. In deze winkel vind je ruime collecties hoeden en petten voor heren. Zowel voor verschillende smaken (klassiek, sportief of modern) als maten (van extra klein tot extra grote maten) ben je bij mij aan het juiste adres.
Mijn aanbod? Mijn oog viel vooral op Europese merken als Stetson, het Belgische merk City Sports Caps en het Italiaanse merk Guerra. En het aanbod voor de dames? Daar staat vooral mijn eigen collectie centraal. Een exemplaar volledig naar de maat en smaak van de klant ontwerpen, dat is wat ik doe in het atelier onder de winkel.
Daarnaast is er een ruim aanbod aan confectiehoeden en mutsen van grote Europese merken en zijn er ook nog de mooie chemomutsen van het Belgische merk LookHatMe. Toch behoren niet enkel hoeden tot mijn handelsmerk. Ook bruids-en suiteschoenen en tasjes van het Nederlandse merk Elsa Coloured Shoes kunnen op bestelling aangekocht worden. Deze kunnen ingekleurd worden in elke kleur naar keuze (de kleur van je hoed of jurk bijvoorbeeld).
En naast dit alles ben ik als docente verbonden aan het CVO Crescendo te Mechelen. Ik geef er de opleiding modist en accessoires.
Hoeden Martine Verstraeten is de speciaalzaak voor iedereen die houdt van mooie, comfortabele en kwaliteitsvolle hoeden en petten.
Hoet has launched the ‘Made in Belgium’ 3D laser-printed eyeglasses made of titanium. The 3D technology offers a number of unprecedented options in terms of design and in addition, this technology is eco-friendly – a feature that must not be overlooked.
Design: the front part is made of titanium with an open structure that varies per model. When using only classical production techniques, it is nearly impossible to achieve similar frames. The 3D laser-printed HC collection includes 4 models. For the best possible comfort these eyeglasses are available in various lens and bridge sizes and are equipped with adjustable temples. The models H2 and F2 even have moveable nose pads.
Eco-friendly: This technology produces eyeglasses without creating any waste, while using a very low amount of energy. An additional eco-friendly aspect is that there is no need for the production of stock.
The Hoet Couture eyeglasses are modern and beautiful. Quality and comfort as always are the basic precepts. They are rust-proof and anti-allergic, light, yet durable and well-fitting and each available in 5 size combinations for nose and glasses.
A pair of eyeglasses, custom made and personalized with your own name engraved in the temple!
The “Bachelor in Textiles: Fashion Techniques” training allows students to put the following skills at the service of their future employer:
Designing trends and models, being able to translate them into technically successful patronage: skills that are both technical (model making, cutting) and artistic (styling),
Know the production processes and industrial constraints and thus manage the making of models: technical and organizational skills
Being on the lookout for the market, consumer needs, understanding marketing mechanisms and thus creating the conditions for commercial success: management and marketing skills.
The training is versatile. In various materials, the creation of models is complete.
From the first days of training, the student is led to develop his creativity by expressing his personality. He is sensitive to the attention to detail, the professionalism and the care expected in the future profession.
Learning throughout the training allows you to master the different stages of making a garment and develop the spirit of collection.
The internship takes place at the end of the third year of study and can thus play the role of a first professional experience which can serve as a springboard for employment.
The purpose of the internship is to immerse yourself in the workings of the professional environment, in Belgium or abroad, in sectors of your choice (P.A.P., Haute Couture, mass distribution, accessories, costumes, etc.)
Professional partners: Agnès B, Louis Féraud, Chloé, Natalia Brilli, Maison Margiela, Nelly Rodi, Peclers, Gaspar Yurkievich, Delvaux, Jean-Paul Knott, Ekjo, Ken Okada, Marcia de Carvalho, Véronique Leroy, Isabel Graham, Bruno Pieters, A.F.Vandevorst, Pelvan, Tim Vansteenbergen, Elvis Pompilio, Ariane Lespire, Delphine Quirin, Daughters of Daddy, Jean-Paul Lespagnard, System, Archimedes, Jn&Joy, Nathan, Gat Rimon (Paris), Léa Peckre (Paris), Niyona, Krijst, Isabelle de Borchgrave, RHIE (New York), Bellerose, Disney Studio, …
BUSINESSES & OPPORTUNITIES
After graduation from HELMo Mode, the job opportunities are varied:
Stylist
model maker
Creative department assistant
Designer of ready-to-wear or formal wear
costumer
Props
Technical and production manager
Head of men’s, women’s or children’s department
Photo Stylist
Design of displays
visual merchandiser
Boss
Buyer
Dressmaker
etc…
NB: HELMo trains in the profession of Modelist-Stylist. The official title of the diploma is “Bachelor in textiles, technical option in fashion and styling”.
STRONG POINTS
The student is invited to participate actively in the development of internal and external projects at the establishment in order to confront the real constraints of the sector. For instance:
Welcome to Hectare, a contemporary jewellery gallery located in the heart of the Châtelain district in Brussels. Hectare, a unique address to discover the creations of Chloé Noyon, Lou Sautreau, Sabine Herman as well as a sharp selection of Belgian or international designers.
Come and visit us from Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 6pm!
We choose our designers from the heart. Entirely handmade in the artists’ workshops, discover jewellery in gold, silver, wood, Plexiglas, copper and textiles. Discover them in the “creators” tab.
Hectare is a contemporary jewelry gallery located in the heart of the Châtelain district in Brussels. It’s a unique destination for discovering the creations of Chloé Noyon, Lou Sautreau, and Sabine Herman, as well as a personal selection of Belgian and international designers.
Come visit us Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.!
Entirely handmade in the artists’ studios, discover jewelry made of gold, silver, wood, Plexiglas, paper, textiles, titanium, and steel, with or without stones, matte or polished, neutral or colorful, delicate, understated, or extravagant. Browse their work in the designers tab to find an unusual gift or opt for a gift certificate (available at the gallery).
Hartex is a family run business existing 50 years that resolutely opts for a personal approach. With a good stock of raw materials, integrated production and driven employees we can be extremely flexible with regard to production.
We put all our energy and drive into curtain fabrics to ensure a qualitative endproduct.
The creative team that is and surrounds Hartex draws its inspiration from the way in which people live, fashion, home decorating trends but especially the feedback you give us.
We offer a big variety of woven and printed fabrics in 140 cm and 280 cm width