Retro Verso
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About
Welcome to Retro Verso! My name is Charlien and I would love to tell you how this store full of cheerful and colourful clothing was created.
Immediately after I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Fashion Technology, it was itching to start my own clothing line. I could make the rugs myself, but unfortunately there was no budget for a physical store. This online store was created in 2013.
The starting points would certainly be quality and exclusivity – after all, nothing beats seeing people walking around in your self-designed, handmade dresses. In addition, a maximum of 10 pieces were made per model.
There was not much budget for advertising, but I could no longer keep up with the number of requests – especially customization. Unfortunately, manual work does not scale at all and soon I was faced with a real dilemma; outsource production or change tack. For example, I decided to look for colourful brands that I was going to sell through my webshop.
Fortunately, at that time I was able to use a fitting room and some display space in my parents’ shoe store so that my customers could try on clothes. Retro Verso, the shop-in-shop was born. Some time later, it seemed a good choice to leave the building entirely to Retro Verso.
In August 2017, the physical store opened, completely in the vintage style, on top of the web store.
Retro Verso now sells brands that you all know: 4 Funky Flavors, Froy & Dind, King Louie, Le Pep, Mademoiselle YéYé, Sugarhill Brighton, Blutsgeschwister, …
To this day I do everything myself: running the physical store, the webshop, purchasing, accounting, and most importantly for me: putting a smile on people’s faces 😉
Happy shopping!
Greetings,
Charlien
Vrijheidsstraat 1A bus 12 Denderleeuw 9470 Belgium
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WHO WE ARE :
The Rits agency is an experienced fashion company founded by Dany Rits in 1973.
Specialized in the representation and distribution of designer clothing, it offers a high level of product and market expertise. The aim is to show and sell the finest collections in children’s wear and to offer to our suppliers and customers a good and transparent service. We are also high level children’s shoes and exclusive men’s wear distributors.
WHAT WE DO:
The selection of our labels voices a deep appreciation for all things authentic and creative.
CURRENTLY OUR COLLECTIONS ARE:
Children’s wear
Emporio Armani junior
Californian Vintage
Dal Lago
Designers Remix Girls
Indee
Les Coyotes de Paris
Marcelo Burlon kids of Milan
Morley
MSGM
Neil Barrett kids
Pinko
Stone Island Junior
Children’s shoes
Angulus
Gallucci
W6YZ
WHERE WE ARE:
Our showroom is located in Antwerp, Belgium’s fashion capital well known for the Royal Fashion Academy, the Fashion museum. A city called Home by many designers and creatives. We are situated in heart of the old centre, surrounded by the old theatre Bourla, cosy shopping streets and only a few steps away from the Groenplaats and Nationalestraat. The area is called ‘the Antwerp Quartier Latin’ because of its artistic background.
Arenbergstraat 21 – 2nd Floor ANTWERP 2000
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History
Ragolle was founded in 1950 by Alfred and Maria Ragolle. In 1985 the second generation, Myriam Ragolle and her husband Herman Verhelst set up a rug division with wool and viscose qualities. Ragolle later broadened the collection with heatset polypropylene and polyester rugs.
In 1999 we built a new production plant which was expanded in 2013. Ragolle finished the expansion with new offices and showrooms in 2016. Herman Verhelst and Myriam Ragolle are the present CEOs of the company. Their daughter Annemie Verhelst is head of the design department.
Maalbeekstraat 1 Waregem 8790 Belgium
River Woods
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River Woods is an international and authentic lifestyle brand for the whole family, reflecting strong values as friendship, family values and the sheer joy of living!
River Woods’ origins lie in a bygone era, the North-Eastern American lifestyle served as a source of inspiration for the creation of the brand. Translated into a commercial and contemporary collection, River Woods since then evolved into a brand offering casual and city collections for the whole family. Men, women, boys, girls and even babies and newborns, the whole family can dress in River Woods.
The key factors of the growth and succes of the brand are a strict adherance to quality and a keen and exclusive distribution strategy. Through high-level multibrand stores and the well-known River Woods Company Stores, River Woods has put itself on the map.
The origins: An inspiring era
The wind blows through the lush crowns of the majestic oak trees of North Eastern America. This is the era of true friendship and strong values. This is the era of the origins of River Woods: authentic sportswear which embraces family, solidarity and the shear joy of living, and reflects the spirit of the true North-Eastern American lifestyle.
The beginning: Birth of River Woods
It was the 6th of December 1995 when four friends signed for the realisation of a mutual dream: their own fashion brand. By combining their years of experience and knowledge in the fashion sector, River Woods was born.
From Belgium to…: First menswear collection
On the 6th of January 1996 the trading began with the introduction of a Menswear Collection. Thanks to its strict adherence to quality and the perfect translation of the authentic American sportswear to the European market, it was an immediate hit. In fact, the brand began with an exponential growth in Belgium, The Netherlands and France.
New launches: Introduction of Women’s and Kids collections
The success of the Menswear Collection quickly lead to the introduction of a complete range of clothing for Women and Kids. River Woods became a brand for the whole family.
First Flagship store: Creation of River Woods Baby
Following the successful debut of the Women & Kids collections, in 2000 the River Woods Baby subdivision was created. This year the first River Woods Flagship store opened in Wijnegem Shopping Center, near Antwerp. River Woods continues its expansion through new partnerships throughout Europe …
Manufacturers & Distributors: The story of our success
As of 2001 a rapid expansion of the brand throughout Europe is established with a keen distribution policy. Focusing on high-end multilabel stores and the by now well known exclusive River Woods Company Stores has proven to be a recipe for succes.
New agreements: Footwear and River Woods stationary collection
In 2005 the license agreements for a River Woods Footwear collection and a River Woods school stationary collection are made.
Global Expansion: River Woods’ network
By now, River Woods has established a solid distribution network throughout Europe, and is ever strengthening its worldwide position by expanding its network outside Europe. It is now present in 22 Countries in the World : Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and USA.
First RW Kids Store: New Opening
On the 23rd of January 2011, River Woods opens its first dedicated RW Kids store, at Wijnegem Shopping Center near Antwerp.
RW Casual Chic: New Opening
On the 29th of July 2011, a second River Woods Casual Chic store opens its doors in Knokke, Belgium. It offers exclusively the contemporary River Woods Ladies’ collection, and is an immediate hit.
Radermecker
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ABOUT ME
My name is Katy, I’m the founder and designer of RINDU based on the beautiful island of Bali in Indonesia. I used to work in the hospitality business with my husband, back in Belgium, where we both are originally from. It was during our honeymoon in Indonesia that I fell in love with the culture and their traditional craftsmanship. What began from a place of intrigue and admiration developed throughout the years and has since become my livelihood. In 2006, I started designing my first pieces of jewellery handcrafted by talented local artisans and marked the creation of RINDU. Two years later in Paris, I introduced my collection to international professional buyers and I would have never imagined my designs would be sold worldwide.
Administration Office A.F. RINDU BELGIUM Roeselare 8800 Belgium
Shipping Address A.F. RINDU Jl. Anom no.3 Kuta Utara, Dalung Badung Bali 80361 Indonesia
Roosen
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About us
Fancy dressing up dressed or casual chic? Or are you more into something sporty, colorfully playful or trendy? At Roosen Fashion you will always find an outfit that fits you like a glove and perfectly matches your wishes. You can come to us for hip, tasteful men’s fashion as well as timeless, elegant women’s fashion.
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Only the best fashion pieces
In all corners of the world we look for the best that fashion has to offer. Therefore
we can present you a fantastic collection of top brands in our stores.
Ladies have a wide choice of brands such as Patrizia Pepe, 7 For All Mankind, 8PM, Alice&Trixie,
Ana Alcazar, Anneclaire, Antonelli, Blonde No.8, Jacob Cohën, Max&Moi, Mos Mosh, Philippe Model,
Pinko, SVNTY, Taj, Ted Baker, Via Masini 80, Woolrich and Yess.
For men, our racks are full of clothes from, among others, 7 For all Mankind, Briglia, Closed,
Colmar, Corneliani, Della Ciana, Diadora Heritage, Fedeli, Filippo de Laurentiis, Florsheim, Gran Sasso,
Grifoni, GTA, Hackett, Harris Wharf, Herno, Jacob Cohën, Lardini, Mason’s, MC2 Saint-Barth, Mey Story, Moncler, Napapijri, Orian, Philippe Model, PT, Ralph Lauren, Rossignol, Save the Duck, Siviglia, Sixtine’s,
Stone Island, Stutterheim, Woolrich, Xacus and Zanieri.
Shopping after opening hours
Roosen Fashion not only stands for top quality, but also for top service. Does your busy schedule not allow for a shopping trip during the day? Then we will be happy to help you in one of our stores after normal opening hours. So feel free to call for an appointment.
OPENING HOURS
SINT TRUIDEN
Mon: 13h30 to 18h
Tues-Sat: 9.30am continuously until 6pm
TIENEN
Mon: closed
Tues-Sat: 9.30am continuously until 6pm
LEUVEN
Mon: 13h30 to 18h
Tues-Fr: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DENDERMONDE
Mon: closed
Tues-Sat: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MEN Stapelstraat 23 Sint-Truiden 3800 Belgium
MEN – WOMEN Nieuwstraat 17 Tienen 3300 Belgium
MEN Jan Stasstraat 18 LEUVEN 3000 Belgium
MEN Brusselsestraat 11 DENDERMONDE 9200 Belgium
WOMEN Stapelstraat 28 Sint-Truiden 3800
Retouche Annabel
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Sewing supplies and clothing recovery with the utmost care!
For all your sewing needs, but also for a careful repair of your clothes, Retouche Annabel in the Blommestraat in Rumbeke near Roeselare is the right place. Since childhood Annabel Vantornout has been passionate about needle and thread. With her, even your most delicate garment is in good hands.
Need advice for the recovery of a difficult garment? Ask in Retouche Annabel. With her years of experience and love for clothing, Annabel Vantornout has a solution for every clothing problem. Would you rather get started yourself?
At Retouche Annabel you will find everything you need for the manufacture and repair of clothing in the wide range.
Pressing name labels on clothing of children or the elderly to prevent loss? Retouche Annabel does it conveniently and quickly. You can also leave your clothes that need a makeover at Retouche Annabel. Annabel takes your clothes to a dry cleaner in the area and returns the cleaned clothes within a week.
BECAUSE CAREFUL, CLEAN AND FAST IS NOW THE KEY AT RETOUCHE ANNABEL!
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday Friday
09:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 18:30
Saturday: 09:00 –
12:30 & afternoon by appointment
Blommestraat 34 Rumbeke 8800 Belgium
Royal Academy of Fine Arts – Antwerp
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THE FASHION DEPARTMENT
The Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1963. In the early years, the academy mainly focused on fine arts but under the guidance of Mary Prijot and Marthe Van Leemput, it quickly grew into a full-fledged fashion education. Two important milestones have changed fashion history forever. First, the rise of the Antwerp Six, all alumni of the Antwerp Fashion Department. The Six — along with Martin Margiela — were a quirky group of designers: they made a name for themselves in the early 1980s with their contrarian views on fashion, averse to what the commercial fashion dictated and limited. Their international success and reputation was the culmination of the vision and the approach of the Fashion Department, which gained international fame and recognition. Second, from 1985, the Fashion Department entered a new era under the leadership of Linda Loppa. She put the emphasis on not only a greater individual expression of the students but also on international orientation, and especially on boundless conceptual creativity. Thanks to her, the conceptual and experimental education was emphasized. Since 2006, and until today, the Fashion Department of Antwerp continues to produce countless of talented conceptual designers under the guidance of Walter Van Beirendonck, one of the members of the Antwerp Six.
THE BODY | Without the body, there is no fashion. Fashion exists because of it. Through drawing, the students are finding a way for the body to relate to the surrounding reality. That is still the foundation of their education. Otherwise, the experimental idea is purely an artistic matter. The result must have a valid function within fashion but not necessarily a product value. This makes the education at the Antwerp Fashion Department different from other fashion schools that adhere to commercial designs. However, reality is always in the back of the education’s mind. The teachers are or were employed in any branch of the fashion industry. They want to share their experiences. Workshops and theme projects help prepare the students to different aspects of the business.
THE EXPERIMENT | Being able to think and work unlimitedly experimentally is the most treasured part of this education. Students get the opportunities to push their creative boundaries. Moreover, through an intensive personal guidance by the team of teachers, they are continuously driven to push their limits. That way they are be able to maximize their abilities, ideas and imaginations. The Antwerp Fashion Department will continue to focus on creativity because wanting and daring to think in an unrestrained manner is the most powerful tool for a world in constant change.
THE PLACE | Due to MoMu Antwerp Fashion Museum‘s current renovations -and highly anticipated 2020 reopening-, which touches the building at Nationalestraat 28 housing the Fashion Department, the department will find a temporary haven inside the historical Antwerp landmark Handelsmuseum at the Coquilhatstraat, as of June 2018. Handelsmuseum formerly lodged the Department of Translators and Interpreters and is noted for its monumental neo-baroque façade. Closely located to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Handelsmuseum is equipped to accommodate the students of the Fashion Department for two academic terms.
THE FREEDOM | The goal is not the extensive study of materials, nor the study of both traditional and innovative techniques. They are merely tools for the students, enabling them to think freely and experiment. Tradition, craftsmanship and innovation are key. Being able to create individually and freely is very important. The program offers the students all possibilities, but imposes nothing. Freedom of choice is the basis of innovative creativity. The evolution towards one’s own signature is based on freedom of choice, but also on content, on craft knowledge, and on the quality of the results. The indi vidual In the four-year program, the evolution of the students is closely followed by the teachers. It is a vertical guidance throughout the years. The development of each individual starts with uncovering their knowledge, their interests and their personality. This basis stimulates their inner environment. The process is incredibly intense, not only for the teachers but also the students, and therefore very productive. It enables students to develop a flexible and positive attitude, and a real passion for their work. The constant reflection on their abilities not only molds them into talented designers, but also develops strong personalities.
THE INDIVIDUAL | In the four-year program, the evolution of the students is closely followed by the teachers. It is a vertical guidance throughout the years. The development of each individual starts with uncovering their knowledge, their interests and their personality. This basis stimulates their inner environment. The process is incredibly intense, not only for the teachers but also the students, and therefore very productive. It enables students to develop a flexible and positive attitude, and a real passion for their work. The constant reflection on their abilities not only molds them into talented designers, but also develops strong personalities.
Nationalestraat 28 Antwerpen 2000 Belgium
Roxane Baines
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A graduate of La Cambre Mode fashion school, Roxane Baines began her career creating accessories for iconic fashion brands such as Givenchy and Louis Vuitton Paris. She then became freelance and began collaborating with small Parisian designers.
The brand philosophy combines sobriety, modesty and embodies everyday elegance. The collection embraces femininity and simplicity with a clean, minimal design that echoes her love of nature and her journeys to Japan.
All cuts are created with simple, everyday use in mind.
Roxane Baines creates timeless pieces with common and necessary features. Extreme clean lines, devoid of any decorative elements, give free reign to the expression of the fabric…
In her search for the essence, Roxane Baines reaffirms her desire to create timeless pieces, allowing them to express their individuality and personality in everyday life.
SHOP Sur Rendez-vous 114 rue Souveraine Brussels 1000 Belgium