In Brussels, there are shopping districts spread throughout the region and each one has its own unique charm. To help you choose, here is an overview of the main shopping districts in and around the city centre. Looking for local and international fashion designers? Head to Dansaert. Fancy some high-end brands? Head to Louise. Prefer trendy boutiques and concept stores? Then the Bailli-Place Brugmann district is the place for you.
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Dansaert
Downtonwn’s chic Dansaert district has always been one of the city’s fashion hubs. While many Belgian labels have given way to international brands, you'll still find a few home-grown gems. Made-to-measure, avant-garde, carefully selected vintage and big names in world fashion.
Too good to miss: Café Costume, STIJL, Els Vansteelandt, Komono, Isabelle Bajart, Essentiel Antwerp, ICON, Urban Therapy, Blender01, Think Twice, K-Way, Dries Van Noten, ba&sh...
The Grand-Place and the Saint-Jacques district
At the heart of the capital’s historical centre lies the Grand-Place, with its impressive town hall, the King's House and numerous stately guild houses. The square is lined with cosy restaurants and the surrounding streets are teeming with typical souvenir shops that are almost always open. A stone's throw from the Grand-Place are the Royal Saint Hubert Galleries, where you'll find a host of prestigious brands in a magnificent architectural setting.
Before you know it, you're in the Saint-Jacques district, home of the Manneken-Pis. This district gets its name from the famous Way of Saint James pilgrimage route. It's home to designer boutiques, trendy addresses, multi-brand shops with cutting-edge selections, vintage stores and even intimate boutiques.
Too good to miss: Grasshopper, Dille en Kamille, Avec Plaizier, Dandoy, Mary, Boutique Tintin, Bshirt, Evasion, Mint, Tamara, Present, Conni Kaminski, Ramon & Valy, Lady Paname, Appart 17, Mr. Ego, smell stories, Moirés, Sessùn…
Sablon and the Marolles
Brussels is a city of contrasts. Nowhere is this clearer than in the Sablon district as it quickly goes from chic to the working-class Marolles district. Leave the exclusive boutiques of the Sablon behind and you'll find yourself at the famous flea market on place du Jeu de Balle, where you can stroll between vintage, second-hand and upcycling boutiques and shops selling furniture, decorative items and accessories. Some are nestled in old houses with surprising or remarkable architecture.
Too good to miss: Wittamer, dinh van, Costermans, Flamant, New De Wolf, Baobab, Au Bon Repos, Marcolini, Lunetier Ludovic, Melting Pot Kilo, Foxhole Vintage, Espace 161, Crevette Records, Les Savons de Lyna, Leysen...
Louise
Situated in the upper part of the city, the Louise district (which comprises avenue Louise, boulevard de Waterloo, place Stéphanie and the surrounding area) is a meeting place for lovers of luxury and major international brands. You'll also find some renowned Belgian names here.
Too good to miss: Delvaux, Natan, Degand, Wolfers, Théophile & Patachou, Senteurs d'ailleurs, Crossword, Serneels, Hall of Time, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Hermès, Prada, Tod’s, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany’s, Diane Von Furstenberg, Versace, Max Mara, Sandro, Maje, Guerlain, Carhartt, Lacoste, Jimmy Choo, The Kooples, Urban Outfitter, Michael Kors, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Carine Gilson, Mayfair…
Bailli/Châtelain
Posh and ever so slightly exclusive, the Bailli/Châtelain district is home to small boutiques with carefully selected items: clothes, shoes, accessories, handbags, etc. While not always within everyone's budget, these stores offer items that you won't find anywhere else. Some places even let you rent items. Perfect for personalising your style in an instant.
Too good to miss: Hopono, Chouke, LILU, Mook's, AXL Jewelry store, MakeSenz, Coucou, Mook’s Shop, Mellow Concept, Blender02, Vybe Store, Rose, Chérie-Chérie…
