6 Cool accessory shops in Antwerp

Are you looking for unique accessories that complete your outfit and carry a meaningful story? Antwerp is home to some wonderful independent shops where craftsmanship and more sustainable materials are top priorities. Prepare to be inspired by stylish eyewear, brilliant jewellery and colourful fashion accessories.

Eyewear

UPCYCLED EYEWEAR FRAMES 

Den Brillenatelier

At Den Brillenatelier in the heart of Antwerp, optician Koen, who is also known as Den Brillenman, gives old frames a new lease of life. His mission? To offer everyone an affordable pair of glasses, regardless of age or background.

All donated frames are finished by hand and fitted with prescription and/​or tinted lenses in his atelier in Mechelen, where he employs people who are distanced from the regular labour market. Donating your old glasses doesn’t just prevent waste, it also creates learning and work opportunities for someone else.

More sustainable eyewear from independent brands 

Dizzy Optiek

In Borgerhout, you’ll find Dizzy Optiek, a carefully curated alternative to mass-produced eyewear. The shop carries a considered selection of frames from smaller independent brands with a focus on design, more ethical production processes, and more sustainable materials.

It’s also the right address for quality optical services, including eye tests and repairs, always delivered with personal service and a genuine sense of style.

Everyone is welcome at Dizzy Optiek, regardless of background, identity, or budget, whether you’re searching for a bold statement frame, a classic design, or are simply curious about what’s possible.

Jewellery

Exclusive vintage jewellery 

Adin

Step into the world of Adin and find yourself in a different era. This specialist shop focuses on vintage and antique jewellery, ranging from Art Deco, retro and Victorian styles. Some pieces are over 2,500 years old. Each item carries a historical story, lovingly shared in the shop or through their extensive online knowledge base.

Looking for a piece of jewellery with character and history? At Adin, you’ll find engagement rings, brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings across a wide range of styles.

Authentic Belgian jewellery 

Nico Taeymans

At Nico Taeymans, you’ll find unique, handmade jewellery designed to be part of people’s daily and evolving lives. This Belgian designer creates beautiful necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets with a pure signature character.

The Nico Taeymans shop in the heart of Antwerp also offers bespoke jewellery alongside the main collection, including engagement rings and memorial pieces.

Minimalist architectural jewellery

Anna Rosa Moschouti

At Anna Rosa Moschouti in the charming Kloosterstraat in Antwerp, you’ll discover jewellery created in a more sustainable and ethical way. The architectural background of Greek jewellery designer Anna Rosa is clearly visible in her creations: earrings designed around the rules of symmetry, multifunctional necklaces, modern statement bracelets and bespoke pieces made to order.

Fashion accessories

Colourful bags, shoes and jewellery 

Binti

Binti is a cultural platform and shop in the centre of Antwerp that brings together a mix of African and European brands. Think bags, shoes, jewellery and interior items full of colour and character. All brands are carefully selected, making space for more diverse, more conscious fashion with a strong emphasis on ethics and creativity.

Visit these hotspots in Antwerp and discover how reclaimed materials, local craftsmanship and fair working conditions can bring beautiful accessories to life. Whether you’re drawn to vintage charm, colourful expression or modern minimalism, these shops prove that style and a positive impact on people and planet go hand in hand.

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