Dries Vriesacker is passionate about fashion. As the co-founder and managing director of the independent fashion and lifestyle platform Enfnts Terribles, Dries and his team like to highlight powerful stories, with a hint of rebellion. Interested in Dries’s shopping tips? You can find them here!
Vrijdagmarkt6
Men who love vintage fashion should head to Vrijdagmarkt 6, where you can score preloved items by international and Belgium fashion legends including Rick Owens, Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, and Raf Simons. Often at a fraction of the original price too. A tip: follow this shop on Instagram because they always post the latest additions and sizes to their feed. Which is great, because finding the right size in vintage can be a struggle!
Dries Van Noten
One place that should definitely be on your shopping list is the boutique of Dries Van Noten. The famous member of the Antwerp Six snapped up the neo-Baroque Modepaleis, a listed monument, in the 1980s and transformed it into his own fashion palace. The men’s collection of my namesake always includes beautiful, timeless piece that are more than worth the investment. I recently bought a coat here, which I will enjoy for many years to come. I like to visit the shop because of the amazing installations in the windows each season.
Weekday
Swedish brand Weekday now occupies the premises of former cult shop Fish & Chips. In my opinion, this is the place to go when you’re looking for basics, without wanting to spend too much. The stuff at Weekday is modern, but minimalistic - and completely in tune with the Scandinavian style. I also think the price/quality ratio is quite good. There’s another Weekday branch in the magnificent Stadsfeestzaal in Meir.
Cos
The Cos boutique in Huidevettersstraat is definitely worth a visit, whether you intend to shop for some new clothes or simply want to be surrounded by an inspiring interior. The brand has opened a new shop in a majestic, neoclassical building, with furniture by Belgian designers Muller Van Severen, among others. The staircase that leads to the men’s department is impressive. It also happens to be the largest free-standing staircase in the Low Countries. When I'm at Cos, I always walk out full of inspiration, with some new, minimalist and qualitative items.
Levi's
Levi’s is one of my favourite go-to shops for denim. The brand is known around the world for the quality denim it makes, and I’ve never been unhappy with any of the purchases I’ve made from them. The price/quality ratio is perfect, much like their fits. I'm also a loyal fan, because they always come up with bold, creative campaigns during Pride Month, that convey a positive message.
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