Ma Reine et Moi
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“Marraine was born on January 6, 1916 in Ans, a municipality in the province of Liège. She moved with her family to Roeselare in 1924. She learned to speak Flemish by reading the newspaper. She married and had two daughters and four grandchildren. one of those grandchildren, Martine Veranneman, born in 1969.”
In 2007 I started my own girls clothing line: Blathine. That was an exciting, intense time. But eventually it became a business and I missed the joy of the craftsmanship, the real handiwork and the direct contact with the customer, the carrier of my work.
In 2018 I changed course. I now only work on a small scale on order. I create tailor-made (wedding) clothing and take into account the individuality of the customer.
The approach is also unique: I don’t shy away from incorporating worn clothing with emotional value into a contemporary, new design. It is very pleasant to grow with the customer’s expectation to that moment when the result is allowed to see the world, usually that is a very special occasion.”
“Simplicity and elegance are my trademark. Wonderful “slow fashion”: the slow growth from a first sketch to tailor-made clothing that fits perfectly and a radiant customer.”
Did you know that I also teach?
As soon as Corona allows it again, workshops will be scheduled!
Design your own garment
During different modules I teach you to draw basic patterns to your own size. Then you analyze different models and I show you how you can convert them into your own pattern.
Possible modules are skirt, pants, dress, blouse, blazer and coat. Short classes each time.
New creative workshops are also planned:
– making lingerie
– dried flowers
– jewellery
-etc.
Naamsesteenweg 380E Heverlee 3001 Belgium
Modemuseum Hasselt
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Fashion in Hasselt
The trade of weaving was already one of the pillars of the city in the year 1313. The textile industry became even more important in 1383 when the cloth weavers moved from Leuven to Hasselt due to political agitation in their hometown. At the time, Hasselt enjoyed great renown as a cloth city, partly because of the vicinity of The Kempen area where large quantities of wool were bought.
The Hasselt cloth was praised for its excellent quality and neat finish. It was sold in Liège, Namur, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Gorkum, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lübeck.
The cloth industry was of great economic and social importance to Hasselt. In the 15th century, one fifth of the population earned its daily bread by working in the cloth industry and in 1536 the city had about two hundred master cloth weavers. Even then, the trade of the “laeckenmeikers”, the master weavers and the weaver boys surpassed all the other trades in number of members and importance.
Hasselt has been a regional trade centre for a long time, but since WW II the fashion and textile business has been flourishing in a way that greatly exceeds the size of the city. Stylish clothes, luxury accessories and other fashion items attracted countless and frequent shoppers from Flanders, the Walloon provinces, the Netherlands and Germany.
The establishment of a fashion museum fits into the picture. On the one hand it can illustrate part of the social and creative history and on the other hand it can inspire people who wish to be active in fashion, today and in the future.
The Fashion Museum started its activities in the end of 1987 and opened its doors to visitors in 1989. After a break of a few years (1993-95) due to radical restoration and design works, the museum became permanently open to the public in its renovated accommodation on the 2nd of September 1995.
BUILDING FASHION MUSEUM
The Fashion Museum in Hasselt is situated in a historically valuable complex of buildings. The former convent and hospital of the Grauwzusters, a 17th-century building whose exact date of construction (AD 1664) can be read from the wall anchors in the facade.
This convent has always been a location of outspoken social significance, it has been given several different functions in the course of its history. For three centuries, the hospital played a central role in nursing the town’s sick. Under French rule it was given a new purpose like so many churches and convents. In 1796 the convent community was disbanded, and all clergy was ousted the year after. The premises were then used as a prison and subsequently as a barracks. As early as 1805, however, the old hospital wings were made available to the Committee of Civil Hospices to house a civil hospital, and not until 1818 did nursing again become the nuns’ responsibility.
Serious damage to the buildings during World War II, together with the need for more sophisticated hospital infrastructure necessitated the construction of a new hospital in a different location.
In 1957, a beginning was made with the building of the Virga Jesse Hospital, and in 1968 the last patients left the old hospital. The vacant premises then offered temporary accommodation to the Jenever Museum, the Town Museum, and the Municipal Cultural Office. When in 1988 the Municipal Fashion Museum (Stedelijk Modemuseum Hasselt) was opened, the complex was given its permanent purpose as a museum.
The restoration of the building between 1993 and 1995 has been done by architect Luc Vanroye. The interior, like the glass support structure between the two wings and furniture, has been designed by Vittorio Simoni.
The Museum can provide a guide. A tour takes about an hour and a half and costs € 70 (English – French -German).
One guide for a group of maximum 25 people.
For info and bookings please contact:
T: +32-11 23 95 43
M: toerisme#hasselt.be
Gasthuisstraat 11 Hasselt 3500 Belgium
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Tales and Tailoring
Created in winter 2012, with passionate know-how, and addressed to informed connoisseurs, the new Belgian brand created by Marcy Szwarcburt reflects an original concept of nightwear to be worn both indoors and outdoors during the day as by night, chic and trendy.
An absolute Must Have for the happy few
A subtle blend of cool elegance, nonchalance and an aristocratic dandy fantasy.
A quintessential dress code for the cream of the crop
A variation of subtle materials and very high quality accessories has been selected to create this collection and translate the brand’s philosophy.
Pure Pima cottons, double and triple twisted, crisp poplins, oxfords or plain or lined cotton satins, checks or dots.
Exclusive prints are created each season according to its theme.
Mother-of-pearl buttons, braids, piping, and edging finish the garment which will be embroidered with interlaced double MM for the final touch.
The man behind the brand
Marcy Szwarcburt created his first pajamas in 1984
After more than 22 years at the helm of Donaldson and five years of wise thinking, Marcy has kept intact his aesthetic sense and his taste for things well done.
His know-how and his passion for beautiful materials, impeccable cuts and finishes as well as a very personal sense of humor are found in his new creation Maison Marcy
rue de l’Abbaye 7 Brussels 1050 Belgium
Marius Janusauskas
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Founded in 2014 by designer Marius Janusauskas, a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp who has been recognized on various international talents’ platforms for his fem-eye and intellectual take on occasional-wear.
Collections often reference art, literature, and menswear and are perfectly fit a female’s form.
Balance of contemporary shapes and luxurious and innovative textiles are the key elements of the label’s identity.
The woman of Marius Janusauskas is modern and elegant. She is seen and admired for her personal choices. She is every woman with a joie de vivre, who cares to dress for a special occasion.
Mirabel Slabbinck
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Heritage
The origins of the Mirabel Slabbinck brand date back to 1903, the year Hendrik Slabbinck, skilled gold embroiderer, started his workshop in Bruges, Belgium. The Slabbinck family has worked to make the company an international reference for liturgical vestments. The fourth generation decided to diversify into home linens. Their craftsmanship, eye for detail and service-minded company culture got noticed by the finest interior designers and architects. Today Mirabel Slabbinck offers a collection of refined bed, bath and table linens of the highest quality and realises bespoke projects all over the world.
About Mirabel Slabbinck
As a child I spent hours exploring my father’s workshop, where my great-grandfather laid the foundation of our family business. I still find it to be one of the most exciting places I know. It’s where our designs and creations come alive in the hands of our talented craftsmen. Working with the finest materials, seeking inspiration in nature when creating new collections, going the extra mile to service our demanding clientèle, having the chance to realise bespoke projects. Applying and fine-tuning century-old techniques to create contemporary beauty and comfort with exceptional linens and cottons is, and will always be, our pride and pleasure.I feel thankful to write a new chapter in our rich family history.
Atelier
In addition to our classic and contemporary collections we specialise in bespoke projects ranging from private homes to yachts and aircraft interiors. Every item we produce is handmade in our workshop in Bruges, even the standard collection. With over a century of experience, and with the help of our dedicated team of skilled craftsmen, we can guarantee items of the highest quality while respecting timely deliveries all over the world.
Lieven Bauwensstraat 18 Sint-Andries 8200 Belgium
Maison du Design
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Maison du Design supports you in the creation and development of your business.
Our creative methodology adapts to your needs and allows you to maximize the chances of success of your project.
We make it a point of honor to make design a lever for the economic, cultural and social development of our region.
ID FIRST
Design ?
For some, design is simply an aesthetic approach: a pretty object, a car with clean lines or an overpriced piece of furniture.
However, design is an integral part of our daily lives but it still has to fight to assert itself in our society.
When the design is thought out and integrated from the start of the creation and production process of a new project, it is a source of savings, of great added value and is an invaluable factor of differentiation, sometimes even more decisive than the functionality of the product. herself.
In a competitive economic climate where innovation and creativity are paramount, design is a major lever for economic development. Design is now opening up to many fields, it must become a commercial and industrial reflex.
“An in-depth analysis conducted by the red dot institute for advanced design studies shows that companies that sustainably invest in innovative, well-designed products and use design as a tool for strategic leadership often achieve higher sales and profits. average and gain clear advantages over the competition” Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, initiator of the Red Dot Design award.
Maison du Design offers:
Creation and development support
Accompaniment in the integration of design in business
A “Designer’s Boutique”
Events (exhibitions, workshops, etc.)
The designer shop
In May 2021, Maison du Design opens its Designer Boutique. This “Boutique” invites you to discover talented Belgian and French designers in a cozy and stylish atmosphere in the heart of Mons. Meetings, activities and workshops with creators will be organized throughout the year in this place dedicated to discovery and experimentation.
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The values that guide us
Proximity
We offer personalized support focused on listening and professional exchanges.
Quality and know-how
We are continuously developing skills and expertise in our areas of work in order to guarantee you professional and innovative support.
Collaboration
We work with our partners to foster more effective networking.
Involvement
We show involvement in the various steps undertaken with you as well as motivation and responsiveness in the follow-up of your files.
Innovation
We offer you a creative and stimulating environment, a source of inspiration to boost your business.
Rue des Sœurs Noires, 4 Mons 7000 Belgium
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Mac Ryan, méér dan alleen borduren.
Méér dan alleen borduren in de brede zin van het woord. Bij ons kan je ook werk- en bedrijfskleding aankopen. Naast het borduren, kan je ook kiezen voor bedrukken. We willen ook meer aanbieden dan alleen borduren, dit leggen we uit aan de hand van onze kernwaarden.
We zijn een familiebedrijf, we vormen een hecht en warm team. Elke dag werken we samen in ons bedrijf, een opdracht wordt altijd door verschillende collega’s afgewerkt. Hier zijn we dan ook terecht trots op. Daarnaast hebben we allemaal een even grote passie voor het borduren.
Door deze passie, streven we naar de beste kwaliteit voor onze klant. Borduren is een kunst, er spelen diverse technische aspecten mee die het eindproduct bepalen. We proberen dit te perfectioneren door steeds mee te zijn met de allernieuwste technieken. Naast de techniek, laten we ook onze creativiteit de vrije loop om zo tot de mooiste resultaten te komen. Zo kunnen we ook opdrachten borduren, die onze concullega’s niet aannemen. Voor speciale opdrachten bent u bij ons dan ook aan het juiste adres.
We richten ons op de klant, de klant staat bij ons centraal en we doen er zoveel mogelijk aan om deze blij te maken met het eindresultaat. Hiervoor denken we mee met de klant en bekijken samen alles wat mogelijk is. Zoals eerder aangehaald zijn we ook bereid om bijvoorbeeld speciale opdrachten aan te nemen, maar ook bereid om dat extraatje te doen.
Als laatste vinden we continuïteit en stabiliteit heel belangrijk. We streven naar langdurige werkrelaties, zowel met onze klanten als onze leveranciers. Om dit te bereiken stellen we vertrouwen, kwaliteit en een persoonlijke aanpak voorop.
Missie
We zijn gepassioneerd bezig met borduren, waardoor de klant kan rekenen op kwaliteitsvolle werk- en bedrijfskleding. We staan steeds klaar voor onze klanten en denken met ze mee. Zo streven we continu naar mooie eindproducten.
Visie
We willen dat bedrijven en medewerkers er netjes uitzien door het verzorgen van hun werk- en bedrijfskleding, zodat ze hun zichtbaar- en herkenbaarheid verhogen.
Minderhoutdorp 66 Minderhout 2322 Belgium
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Every dress has it’s own story
Our secret? Dynamism, daring and above all creativity. A wedding gown is pure emotion. For both the designer and the bride. That’s why we give our designers creative freedom. Every dress is designed with passion in Belgium and bears the mark of unique craftsmanship.
At Marylise we focus on innovation and service and the fact that we are in control of every aspect, from A to Z, makes all the difference. Your ‘Once in a lifetime’ wedding dress is in loving hands all of the time.
We are delighted to introduce you into our world!
ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM
Marylise is a Belgian family business that has specialized for decades in the design and production of high-quality wedding dresses including a great fit. The mission of Marylise is to inspire brides worldwide and to help provide them with an unforgettable day.
At Marylise our daily goal is to make unique wedding dresses that match our brides’ once in a lifetime experience. To ensure we remain trendsetters, we’ve incorporated a creative laboratory within our design department. It’s the place where all the creative magic happens! Working with a team of designers worldwide, each with different backgrounds and personalities pays off. Each year Marylise shifts the creative boundaries of bridal fashion.
The brand is part of the Marylise and Rembo Fashion Group. Starting as a hat shop in 1926, and subsequently evolved into a wholesale bridal accessories company with its own small bridal collection, it then expanded to the company that we know today; a respectable family company and the driving force behind the three Belgian bridal brands Marylise, Rembo Styling and Carta Branca.
FULLY-FLEDGED HANDMADE BRIDAL FASHION
The starting point for our designers is the bride of today : a dynamic, fashionable young woman who knows what she wants. Her bridal gown must match her wishes and her personality. Bridal fashion should be fully-fledged fashion.
That’s why we opt for innovation every year. As a trendsetter we’re ready to take risks. That’s how we continue to surprise brides with creations that have never been seen before.
Marylise is beautiful in its simplicity. The dresses have a perfect cut and are made in refined lace and noble fabrics such as chiffon and crepe. In terms of models, we see classics such as close-fitting dresses or a dress with a lace top and a circle skirt. By manufacturing them in trendy materials, it looks very contemporary.
Your handmade Marylise bridal gown awaits you
UNIQUELY TAILORED, JUST FOR YOU
Thanks to the use of new made to measure technology, we are able to deliver a wedding dress that perfectly matches your figure.
This groundbreaking concept in the bridal industry gives brides to option to have a made-to-measure wedding dress or in other words, a dress entirely tailored to her size.
This innovative software gives each dress an instant proper ‘fitting’. Choosing for a made-to-measure dress limits the alterations in store, apart from the length of your dress. Your dress will be a unique piece at an affordable price, made with only the best materials.
Ask your wedding shop for more information about this unique future!
Generaal Belliardstraat 21-23 Antwerp 2000 Belgium
Mia Zia
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To understand a woman, you have to read between the lines. To wear Mia Zia, we must live between the lines.”
Mia Zia is revealed to you, colorful, since 1997. The proof, a renowned signature; for almost two decades. Look between the lines but do not pass through the mesh, the range of accessories broaden and details are accentuated. Between decisions and creations, each role is executed to transmit our identity. – A combination of infinite colors unified quality and priceless uniqueness. Small hands of local workshops in Morocco, Turkey, India but also in Nepal shape the journey of silk, cashmere, linen and cotton voile in others. The scarves collections, scarves and socks that have propelled the fame of the label are complemented each season by a range of ready-to-wear women
Between the Lines The mark is similar to all those women with many facets. It is an invitation to escape from his horizon, to discover oneself more, we and elsewhere. Mia Zia is a reflection of this woman sometimes urban, sometimes globetrotter, which thrives and grows, over his experiences.
Mia Zia is certainly you !
Maliestraat 90 Elsene 1050 Belgium
Morgane Gielen
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Morgane Gielen (1994) is a Belgium based lifestyle and fashion photographer. She focuses on creating more inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry, which she finds very important. That is also the reason why she started her own talent agency where she represents models, make-up artists and stylists that share her vision.
She is also the founder of the taboo-breaking collective No Babes, which gives a voice to people that are often silenced by society’s ideals. This is also the name of her very first photobook, published by Borgerhoff & Lamberigts. No Babes questions taboos through exhibitons, a podcast, videos, photoshoots, and more.
Next to that, she also has her own program called #nofilter in ‘Iedereen Beroemd’ where a team follows her behind the scenes of a No Babes shoot.