21 November 2024
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From unique boutiques to concept stores: discover the nicest shops in Antwerp with a more conscious collection.
The city of Antwerp is bustling with unique boutiques, concept stores and local brands that work in a fashion-conscious, timeless and more sustainable way. Discover the most beautiful stores with a more conscious collection in Antwerp and save this list for your next shopping trip in Antwerp!
Many sustainable brands under one roof
Supergoods has been a well known store in Antwerp for more conscious shoppers for years already. In this modern store you’ll find many fashion brands which work in a more sustainable way, such as ARMEDANGELS, People Tree, Dedicated, Jan ‘n June and Lanius. This is also the right place to search for jeans from more conscious brands, because with a large jeans collection from brands such as Kings of Indigo, Kuyichi and Mud Jeans, there is something for everyone. Or discover the range of natural and organic care products from brands like Cîme and Ray. Let the Supergoods team advise you while searching for something, so that you walk out the store with a product that really suits you and that you’ll enjoy for a long time.
Concept store with clothing and a coffee/lunch bar
Getting hungry while shopping for fair fashion? At HOST you’ll be pleased with both of the best worlds. Here you can enjoy a coffee, tasty pastry or healthy lunch in the HOST bar, while you can buy the latest trends in clothing and decoration. From a wide collection of more sustainable fashion brands to conscious cosmetics and accessories – you’ll find it at the cosy concept store HOST. Or take a look at the high-quality pre-loved items in the re-HOST-ed department, because here the most beautiful garments are given a second life for sweet prices.
Concept store with a more sustainable offer
In the heart of Antwerp you’ll find the concept store MOOSE in the City, with more conscious brands for women and men. This includes brands such as Patagonia, Thinking Mu, Susan Bijl, Maium, Dedicated and Colorful Standard. Since 2020, the store has a Scandinavian vision with a focus on the city, nature, craft and design, with a drive to become more sustainable every year. In addition, at MOOSE in the City you’ll also find interior items, care products, children’s toys, books and stationery from more conscious brands.
Basics that are more sustainable, in all the colours of the rainbow
Looking for quality basics? Then you have come to the right place at the brand store of Colorful Standard in Antwerp. Discover basics in all colours of the rainbow, from timeless and neutral colours to bright and pastel colours. The timeless clothing is made from only natural materials: 100% organic cotton and 100% recycled merino wool. Visit Colorful Standard and discover your new favourite T‑shirt, hoodie, shirt, pants or beanie!
Care products for a more sustainable lifestyle
Druantia is a place where you can go with all your questions about your skin and skin care in a more natural way. Get to know the benefits of more natural cosmetics and care products, without chemicals. Better for your skin and the planet. At Druantia you will find various brands that work in a more natural and environmentally friendly way, such as Liquidflora, Santaverde or Pachamamaï. Or learn how to make your own cosmetics during a workshop.
More sustainable sportswear for sports enthusiasts
Do you like sports and are you looking for more sustainable sports brands? Then you can go to Addict Store in Antwerp. They specialise in running, triathlons and endurance sports, but you can also find everything here for cycling, yoga, swimming and sports nutrition. Get to know sports brands that work in a more ethical and environmentally responsible way, such as RectoVerso, Brooks and Pierre Sports. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or starting with sports, you can go to Addict Store for personal advice tailored to your needs.
Rent curated clothing from local, more sustainable brands
A new wardrobe, without having to buy anything? It’s possible with the clothing library! The Belgian online clothing library Dressr makes it possible to experiment with different clothing items and styles in a more sustainable way. Rent clothing and get access to the collections of sophisticated, local and more sustainable brands such as BYBROWN, Ida & Volta, Abelone Wilhelmsen, Koda Amsterdam, Lies Mertens, SUITSHERWELL and Or Service. Do you want to see the collections in real life? Then visit the Dressr showroom in Mortsel, near Antwerp.
New and second-hand retro clothing
Do you like stylish, retro clothing? Then take a look at SeventyOne in Antwerp. With more conscious brands such as King Louie and Very Cherry in their collection, you also make a more sustainable choice with buying something new. Do you really want to go for a truly sustainable purchase? Then you can dive in the second-hand department of SeventyOne, where you’ll find high-quality pre-loved clothing with a vintage look!
Lingerie and care products from more conscious brands
Step into the world of KIEZ, a boutique with lingerie from more sustainable brands and various more natural care products for your face, hair and body. The beautiful boutique is located in the centre of Antwerp, on the Minderbroedersrui. Get to know lingerie that makes you feel beautiful ánd comfortable, and is also better for the environment. For example, by choosing a bra made from more sustainable lace or recycled polyamide. Let owner Meike advise you, who works in a holistic way. This way you can be sure that you’ll walk out of the store with an item that really makes you happy.
Clothing made from natural materials, more conscious toys and books
If you are interested in a more conscious lifestyle for you and your child, Mandragora’s ecological vision will certainly appeal to you. Everything you find in this store has been carefully selected for human and environmental friendliness. From clothing made from natural materials such as organic cotton/silk, hemp, linen and untreated or organic wool for women, men and children to wooden toys and more conscious children’s and parenting books. In the store they are happy to tell you more about the origin of the clothing and other products, so that you can make an even more conscious purchase.
Slow fashion and timeless fashion label from Antwerp
In Antwerp you’ll find various stylish and more conscious fashion designers. One of them is undoubtedly the Antwerp fashion label Furore. Designer Elke Baert creates timeless and refined slow fashion designs that make women feel stylish, feminine and powerful. In the collection you’ll find timeless garments that are not related to current trends, but can be worn season after season. Visit the Furore brand flagship store in Antwerp and create an individualistic style that never goes out of fashion.
Boutique with locally made, more sustainable and romantic lingerie
Step into the dreamy world of Ophelia Lingerie. In the beautiful boutique, designer Ophelia has created an intimate and cosy space where you as a woman can feel completely at ease. There is a space where you can try on the lingerie at your own pace, and at the back of the store you’ll find a unique shopping experience: here you can see how the lingerie is made locally in the atelier. Spoil yourself with a beautiful bra, body, briefs, bikini or swimsuit in which you feel feminine, comfortable ánd confident.
Circular design from jeans
Circular designer Andrea Bos makes unique jackets, trousers and accessories from pre-loved denim and other materials, with her own fashion label. The materials are mainly sourced locally, to ensure the smallest possible footprint possible. When you fall in love with an item, it is also possible to personalise the garment to your size or wishes. All designs are made in her atelier in Antwerp, which you can also visit by appointment. Discover the unique world of Andrea Bos and be surprised by her creative working method and craftsmanship.
Minimalist fashion with a positive impact on people and the environment
Another conscious Antwerp designer from this list is Abelone Wilhelmsen. With her fashion label, she creates minimalist clothing with a timeless, Scandinavian touch, clean lines and functional elements. All clothing is locally made by Abelone herself with a lot of care and craftsmanship. Visit the brand flagship store in the centre of Antwerp and get to know with the collection full of sweaters, skirts, blouses and jumpsuits with a modern twist.
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