Brussels Fashion Week showcased the city's cultural diversity in a unique way, reflecting the diversity of Brussels' identity, with its 184 nationalities. Attracting some 4,500 participants over four days, it showcased 29 designers from 15 countries and embodied the international spirit that pervades the capital of Europe. The event was a celebration of Brussels' multicultural ethos. Incorporating sustainable fashion and local collaboration, it resonated around the world, positioning the capital as a beacon of inclusion and innovation in the fashion industry.

Project dates: 4 to 8 October 2023

Launched in 2018 in the heart of the Marolles district by the artist collective TAS D'OS, the Día de Muertos event has gone from strength to strength. This Brussels version of the Mexican tradition is the fruit of a collaboration between centre culturel Bruegel, MetX, a collective of artists, local residents and audiences from wider circles. In 2023, this joyful hybrid festival welcomed new workshops and new artistic proposals. These included a nocturnal musical storytelling walk in a Brussels cemetery, a free concert and cafés mortels (death cafes) hosting discussions on death and mourning.

Project dates: 29 October to 4 November 2023

Aube, a new bakery in the heart of Forest, is a place for people to share their bread-making expertise, built around 2 pillars. The first is a sourdough bakery that combines tradition and modernity, along with an artisanal, sustainable cafe that serves a range of products that "last and fill you up". The second is a space for community life, with workshops, events and integration for all those involved in the bread-making process.

Project dates: since 8 May 2023

Developed by the STIB-MIVB and supported by Brussels Mobility, Floya is a new app that makes it possible to combine the vast majority of mobility options in Brussels, whether public, private or shared. Floya allows users to plan, book, travel and even pay using a single point of contact, a practical and concrete feature that no other mobility app currently offers. As a result, Floya is helping to reduce the use of private cars in the Brussels-Capital Region.

Project dates: since 6 September 2023

UMI is much more than a club; it is the fusion of clubbing and art. Both a nightclub and a cultural venue, UMI offers a selection of local and international music, featuring genres such as house, break, minimal and drum & bass. Art is at the heart of this space, with collaborations highlighting home-grown talent. Visitors enjoy an immersive experience, surrounded by lush decor and enticing, subdued ambiences. UMI is even local right down to its drinks, as the alcohol is supplied by Brussels Distillery.

Project dates: since 20 October 2023

A wedding hall in the heart of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean was the setting for the A(R)MOUR photo series by Mous Lamrabat and Lisa Lapauw. Together, the photographer and designer told a story punctuated by national and international encounters, fashion trends and pop culture influences. A story bathed in a surreal, colourful aesthetic, it highlighted the blue hour phenomenon and the wealth of intercultural identities, offering a vision of the cultural melting pot that enriches our capital.

Project dates: 3 June to 2 September 2023