Own It Vintage and Brussels-based deadstock and archival optician Bidules are joining forces for a unique spring collaboration in Ghent.
Anyone looking for unique, more sustainable sunglasses with a story behind them should head to Own It Vintage in Ghent.
The vintage boutique in Onderbergen is joining forces with Bidules, the Brussels-based specialists in unique deadstock glasses. The collaboration kicks off on Saturday 25 April with a lively launch party featuring, of course, fashion, glasses, fascinating talks and a vinyl DJ set. And continues until July 25th.
Own It Vintage is housed in an 18th-century building in Ghent’s Onderbergen district. The vintage boutique, run by stylist Fiona Rombaut and her partner Lowie Clapéron, has quickly put itself on the radar of many vintage fashion enthusiasts. The shop specialises in wearable yet unique vintage clothing, from major brands but often also obscure labels and long-forgotten designers, all available at fair prices.
Bidules
Just as Fiona collects vintage clothing piece by piece across Europe, Nicolas Musty of Bidules travels like a treasure hunter to old factories and the cellars of retired opticians to rescue forgotten ‘deadstock’ frames. Every rescued frame is restored and given a well-deserved second life. Bidules is a household name in Brussels and, over the course of eight years, has built up an archive of deadstock glasses that is unique in Europe.
Brussels-made glasses on the shelves in Ghent
Thanks to this limited-edition spring collaboration, you don’t need to make the trip to the capital to get your hands on a pair of these unique sunglasses. Throughout the spring, an exclusive selection of Bidules will be available amongst the carefully curated garments at Own It Vintage. If you need prescription lenses after your purchase, or would like the frames adjusted to fit your nose just that little bit better, you’re more than welcome to bring your new purchase to the Bidules workshop in the heart of Brussels for a free adjustment or professional customisation.
Launch event: drinks, talks and vintage grooves
To mark the collaboration, the brands are organising a festive kick-off event on Saturday, 25 April at Murmur, the gallery space above the OIV shop. We’ll be raising a glass to spring, after which independent publisher Bog Bodies Press will host a series of inspiring talks delving deeper into the art, passion and sometimes slight obsession of ‘collecting’.
The evening will conclude with a small after-party, with musical support from Ghent-based Souma Records, the record label specialising in unearthing rare musical gems from around the world. They will round off the evening with a vinyl DJ set. The perfect Saturday plan for lovers of sustainable fashion, good stories and surprising music.
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Information about Own It Vintage can be found at own-it-vintage.be
Information about Bidules can be found at bidules.be
Practical information:
- What: Launch event for the Bidules x Own It Vintage spring collaboration
- When: Saturday 25 April from 7:00PM until 11:00PM
- Where: Own It Vintage, Onderbergen 51, 9000 Ghent
- Admission: Open to all and free of charge (including a welcome drink)
- You can find more information about the organisers at own-it-vintage.be and bidules.be.
- Contact for other enquiries: Lowie Clapéron Email: info@own-it-vintage.be
We’d love to have you with us – drinks are on the house!
