EVENT: Opening #IKKOOPBELGISCH brand store

NL: De laatste maand kwam ons kleine Belgenlandje niet bepaald positief in het nieuws. Gelukkig zien er ook lichtpuntjes. Zo worden tal van Belgische ontwerpers internationaal bewierookt. Maar ook lokaal zit er veel design talent. Als tegengewicht tegen de versmachtende druk van de grote ketens, startte het Flanders Fashion Instituut afgelopen september de campagne #IKKOOPBELGISCH.

Dit sloeg meteen aan en dus bouwde het persbureau Feinest Labels verder op dit succes. Tot en met 9 januari kan je op de hippe Kammenstraat in Antwerpen de #IKKOOPBELGISCH pop-up store vinden. Zo kan je  jonge designers steunen en originele kerstcadeaus op de kop tikken voor jong en oud. Hieronder vind je een greep uit het merkenaanbod. 

ENG: The last few months my small home country called Belgium was being pictured very negatively by some news reports. Luckily there were some highlights as well. Numerous Belgian designers are hailed internationally. Moreover we also have a lot of local talent to bring to the table. As counterweight against the crushing pressure of the chain stores, the Flanders Fashion Instituut introduced the #IKKOOPBELGISCH campaign.

This was a huge hit and so press agency Feinest Labels continues this success. Until the 9th January you can discover the #IKKOOPBELGISCH pop-up store on the trendy Kammenstraat in Antwerp. By shopping here you support young designers and get some original gifts for young and old. Below you see a grasp of the brand range. 

NimZu

Inglorious Brew Stars

Remi bier

Sternum

Ophelia Lingerie

Ilke Cop

Helix

Phyt

EVENT: Feinest Labels pressdays

Twice a year bloggers, buyers and journalists get the chance the discover the collections for next season. The PR agencies organise press days and represent the best brands in the business. For us bloggers, it's a great opportunity to network but also to discover the new trends. Due to a busy work scheme I couldn't attend as many agencies as I would have liked but anyway... In today's blogpost I'll talk you through the brands that were represented by Feinest Labels.

Twee keer per jaar krijgen bloggers, inkopers en journalisten de kans om de collecties voor het volgende seizoen te ontdekken. De PR agentschappen organiseren dan persdagen en representeren de beste merken in de business. Voor ons bloggers is het een geweldige kans om te netwerken en de nieuwe trends te ontdekken. Dooreen druk werkschema kon ik niet bij zoveel agentschappen langs gaan als ik zou gewild hebben maarja... In de blogpost van vandaag vertel ik jullie meer over de merken die vertegenwoordigd werden door Feinest Labels.

Souâd Feriani

A more extensive blogpost about the brand Souâd Feriani is of course already on the blog. Now I got to see and the feel the collection in real life. The press report saying that the quality of the fabrics is super high wasn't a lie. The fit seems to be amazing as well.

Nude Diamond

Another brand I wrote about earlier on the blog. The concept is still the same: custom made and fine pieces of jewelry with a tiny diamond as finishing touch. I'm sorry for the crappy picture quality but these pieces are so hard to photograph but believe me, you'll fall in love instantly.

Unickz

Previously I fell in love with studded Converse sneakers from Unickz. During these press days the brand also showcased some amazing prints. Can you guess which my favourite print is?
Yes indeed, it's the snake skin print!

Mizu

Did you know  that a lot of plastic bottles are filled with cancer causing particles? Well, I didn't know either. The Mizu bottle is the perfect alternative: it's the ultimate replacement for the standard plastic bottle plus it also saves you a lot of money because the Mizu bottle is reusable.

Klaar Devillé

Think the best leather and very minimalistic designs. These bags are classics which will remain in your wardrobe for years to come.