The Best Conscious Hotspots in Brussels

Do you want to go shopping in Brussels soon? You can buy more sustainable fashion to your heart’s content at these 13 Brussels shops. From cool fashion to tailor-made clothes, COSH! makes sustainable shopping easy for you. Be sure to add these Brussels stores to your shopping trip!

An Vandenberk

Personal items with punk influences

An Vandenberk makes fashion and handbags with a (punk) twist. For her handbag collection, she works with deadstock leather and old leather clothes, which she transforms into a fully personalised handbag. Her clothing brand This Is No Disco, which she founded in 2016, consists of timeless silhouettes that can be worn across seasons. For her first collection, ​‘Just Be You in Bamboo’, An’s friend Paul Holland drew fairy-tale-like drawings, which fit nicely with An’s plea to show respect for people and nature. The message of Just Be You In Bamboo is clear: diversity is the essence of true beauty.

Interested in visiting An’s studio to try on the clothes? Then book an appointment with her here. Her atelier is located at a 15-minute walk from Schaerbeek station

Natacha Cadonici

Fabric scraps given new, modern life

Designer Natacha Cadonici works with fabric scraps from Parisian fashion houses that have rolls of fabric left over. She recycles them into her own unique creations with distinctive embroidered barcodes. In this way, she avoids unnecessary waste and contributes to more circular fashion. Natacha Cadonici’s collections are authentic, timeless, and versatile: the garments can be worn in different ways while being very colourful. So you can switch between two cool looks in no time!

Kalani

Silky soft and eco-friendly sleeping

From fluffy duvet covers to comfy towels and sleek bath mats: Kalani makes your sleep routine more pleasant and sustainable. All products are made with more eco-friendly materials and carry labels such as GOTS and Fairtrade Cotton. Kalani’s products come in neutral, minimalist colours to match any interior. Visit the showroom in Rixensart or pop into Yuman Village in Saint-Gilles.

Seed Lunettes

more Conscious Eyewear Elegance
 

Looking for a new pair of glasses or sunglasses? Then look no further than SEED Lunettes, where you will find a fascinating range of more eco-friendly eyewear. Laurent has 11 years of experience as an optician and is happy to lend his expertise to help you choose the perfect pair of glasses. In this shop, you will find six European eyewear brands committed to more sustainability. 

Every frame in the collection is made from biodegradable or recyclable materials. You’ll find eyewear made from steel, shells, European wood pulp, plastic, castor oil and even coffee beans. Each choice is not only a fashion statement, but also a thoughtful gesture towards both your personal style and the well-being of our planet.

Indikon

Handmade Indian treasures from Brussels

Indikon is the place-to-be if you are looking for warmth, vibrancy and a special aesthetic for yourself and your home. Based in Brussels’ Rue des Arts, this brand flawlessly combines Indian heritage with Greek cultural influences. Discover beautiful scarves inspired by ancient Greek theatres, enchantingly printed tableware to embellish your dinner party and hand-printed pyjamas made from GOTS-certified cotton. Radhika, the founder, warmly welcomes you with a cup of tea, making you feel right at home. 

Bidules

Special eyewear with a story

Bidules’ glasses can be called unique in many ways: they are upcycled, vintage and made from deadstock frames. Founder Nicolas gets the frames not only from opticians or factories that had to close their doors, but also from attic rooms and basements. So behind each pair of glasses is a unique story, which you can find for each item on the website. Some glasses are up to 50 years old! 

Bidules is right next to Brussels-Central station. Opening hours can be found here.

Infantium Victoria

Avant-garde fashion for kids

Infantium Victoria is the place to go for kids. The clothing collection has a dark and tough edge, a bit avant-garde and popular in New York! You can find their collections online in their webshop or in their workshop in Asiat Park in Vilvoorde, which is open from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 17:00. Be sure to pop in for a unique look behind the scenes and a personal shopping experience!

Maï & Kaï

More sustainable & soft children’s underwear 

For environmentally conscious parents looking for more sustainable children’s underwear, Maï and Kaï offers the perfect solution. This Belgian brand has a showroom near Koekelberg, with playful and 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton underwear, tank tops and rompers. Rest assured, your little ones will enjoy the best in comfort and style, all while promoting more sustainability.

Design for Resilience

More sustainable lifestyle linen with a focus on animal welfare

For lovers of minimalist aesthetics and zerowaste, Vanessa of Design for Resilience welcomes you to her atelier in Brussels. This brand specialises in wool, cotton and linen products, including towels, scarves, and cushions. These products are completely free of chemical additives and have certifications such as Oekotex Standard 100, making them REACH compliant. Founder Vanessa is tirelessly committed to waste reduction and strives to raise the industry’s ethical standards for both human and animal welfare.

Oxfam

Second-hand shopping in Brussels

Looking for second-hand shops in Brussels? Discover vintage gems at the Oxfam Vintage Shop on Vlaamsesteenweg or the Marolles neighbourhood, or score all kinds of second-hand stuff at accessible prices at Oxfam in Jette or Schaarbeek. When you shop at Oxfam, you not only reduce textile waste. You also support Oxfam projects worldwide. 

Noir Near Future

Innovative Craftsmanship from Brussels 

Noir Near Future seamlessly blends fashion and technology, giving rise to futuristic, elegant, and occasionally streetwear-inspired attire. Designer Bregje Cox integrates traditional sewing techniques with modern innovations like 3D modelling, 3D printing, and laser cutting. The result is impeccably crafted garments adorned with mesmerising prints and a contemporary, sleek, and dynamic aesthetic. Noir Near Future is a captivating choice for those who relish a blend of contemporary art, luxury, and science fiction. Bregje also offers bespoke creations by appointment at her Ixelles workshop, with a waiting period of six to eight weeks.