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• Antwerp: Europe’s new capital of design

  November 4, 2013 c
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  By opening up to new contemporary cultures, the city has become a place where talent meets innovation, with the emergence of trendy designer shops and studios, and Belgium in general has witnessed a successful export throughout Europe and beyond from Bellino’s lighting to Charrell’s large collection of furniture and home decor, and let’s not forget the Baobab Collection and its hand-made scented candles that can now be found on every continent.

  Art has always been a huge part of Antwerp and the city couldn’t show more support to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts as ‘Happy Birthday Dear Academie’ messages could be seen all over town back in June. Founded in 1663, the Academy ranks among Rome, Paris and Florence as one of Europe’s oldest art schools and has produced artists who shook up the art world like Van Gogh. It’s Antwerp’s devotion to fashion and art that has supported the creative culture within the city, leading to some of the world’s most creative and successful interior design studios, and even architecture. If you happen to be there, we highly recommend you to stay at the Hotel Julien, a charming and centrally located boutique hotel with a rooftop view and stop by the Flamant concept store for lovely gifts to bring home to your loved ones.
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