Cool shops that will save you for Christmas

Christmas gifts are at the last minute, we all know that... So to change from the big brands and find happiness and originality, here is a small list of shops, concept blinds and pop-ups that match Christmas. To attend this weekend or even next weekend!

Le Peloton de Paris à Mechelen

A shop based in Mechelen which has been in insolent health for almost 5 years and has an original proposal: it is totally dedicated to cycling clothing and the world of cycling. With prints that will totally change from what you see on the Tour de France or the small Belgian roads. Original, funny and sexy. Yes we said sexy and cyclist in the same sentence, thank you Peloton de Paris.

Hoogstraat 49 - 2800 Mechelen

Kanal Store

An ephemeral concept store dedicated 100% to Belgian creation, in the heart of the Kanal Center Pompidou, resulting from the collaboration between hub.brussels and the Kanal Foundation. Here, no museum pieces printed on coasters or thimbles, but a place that brings together around twenty designers selected by a jury to present their original and unique creations. Each creator thus benefits from a showcase to make themselves known to the public. To consume artistic and local, there is no better and you can find jewelry, fashion items, accessories, decoration, children's furniture, stationery...

At the Kanal, Quai des Péniches - 1000 Brussels

Aésop

The new Aésop store is "brand new", designed by the architect Bernard Dubois, and respects the brand's DNA: no store is like another! But how beautiful are they. Going there is almost a way to recharge your batteries in a relaxing environment and then you can choose a body cream, a bottle of liquid soap, hair or skin care. Aésop is Australia's most important beauty export product, its brown bottles and cream labels are recognizable among a thousand and directly fit a bathroom... The first boutique in Belgium opened in November in Antwerp, with a a striking nod to René Magritte and Victor Horta.

34, rue de Namur - 1000 Brussels

Brabance beer

On the occasion of the brand's first anniversary and the end-of-year celebrations, Brabance is organizing the first brewery pop-up store in Brussels. Until December 23, this small brand invites local beer lovers to learn more about it. It will also be an opportunity to discover the Brüsseloise, a white wine recently put on the market by the micro-brewery. From noon to 6 p.m., 100% Belgian beers will be sold in bottles and to take away. From 6 p.m. the beverage will only be served by the glass, for on-site tastings.

Rue de Vergnies 6, 1050 in Ixelles

Roxane Baines

Designer Roxane Baines' knitwear is something to (re)discover every time. We love her eye for the fall of a garment, her delicacy in the details and the comfort of her sweaters and cardigans. A pop-up welcomes her collections of knitwear and clothing in addition to paintings and objects found by Lidia Szynkiewicz and Anne Germe.

Rue de Vergnies, 4 - 1050 Brussels. From Tuesday 18 to Sunday 23 December from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

42/54 in Antwerp

It is in Antwerp that 42/54, the very luxury, very beautiful and very Belgian sportswear brand of Olivia Borlée and Elodie Ouedraogo, opened its first pop-up store for the holidays. It is hosted by the Avenue Sneaker Store. Open this Friday 15 and until 16 December. Otherwise, on the site, you can also see the entire collection of champions, super comfortable pieces made in Belgium by Belgian companies,

Chez Avenue Sneaker Store, IJzerenwaag 1 -2000 Antwerp

Dressed

Small message badges from designer Olivia Hainaut (which will hit the mark for any family member or friend), leather bags from Eric Beauduin, accessories, clothes, azimuted and beautiful pottery, key rings, ...: there are plenty of pretty gift ideas at Vêtue in the center of Brussels. In addition to the usual opening hours, the second-hand and Belgian designer shop is open on Sundays 16 and 23 December from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Rue Léon Lepage, 5 - 1000 Brussels.

A_Line Story in the Marolles

When it comes to making an original and beautiful gift, we talk to you about A Line Story, an online eshop that is regularly offered in stores ephemeral in a Brussels boutique most of the time. This time, Aline will install her precious finds (lighting, interior decoration, table services, household linen, etc.) at the Pop Up Gallery in the Marolles district. She exhibits little things there but also unique works by artists such as sandstone bottles shaped by Guido De Zan (€560).

> On https://alinestory.com and at Pop Up Gallery, rue Blaes, 92 - 1000 Brussels until December 31.

The Christmas Souk

Artists based in Brussels offer their works in the now well-known Christmas Souk located in the MicroMarché. There, art, nothing but art at all prices and all genres: ceramics, paintings, screen prints, unique objects, etc.), all in a warm atmosphere ! Karaoke, drawn photo booth, croques-monsieur and chill corner on site. At the MicroMarché, Quai Fernand Demets 55 - 1070 Brussels.

Les Brusseloises

A collective of 25 designers, essentially from Brussels, born of choice, encounters and friendships, have come together to offer Made in Belgium in one place, intended to dress both the woman, man and child. All share the same desire: to breathe new life into the craftsmanship of the flat country. And there are choices!

Rue Lebeau 13 & 17 - 1000 Brussels