Do you prefer sustainable shopping? In Brussels, environmentally responsible shops and concept stores are in high demand. Far from the major chains, here are our top picks for 100% ethical and ecological shopping in Brussels.
Our selection of address for ethical shopping in Brussels
16 enero 2025
Philippe Leduc
Schaerbeek
Sample Slow Jewelry
With its collections of beautiful, timeless jewellery, Sample Slow Jewelry is inspiring others throughout the capital. Textured gold, pearl pendants, vermeil bracelets with simple lines... we love their unique designs, made in their Brussels workshop and boutique. The ethical approach means 100% recycled metals, high-quality jewellery with a lifetime guarantee and the best of local craftsmanship!
Marolles
Machao
You'll find Machao in the heart of the Marolles. It's a boutique and workshop dedicated to refurbishing old furniture and textile creations. Their values? To give the old a new life, in a colourful, responsible and modern way. The magical hands of Myriam Zahri craft each item, giving it a unique quality and identity.
© Machao
Versus
Everything Daphné Marceau touches turns to gold. Before turning her hand to eco-responsible floriculture, she explored her creativity in many forms, not least theatre and set design. In 2021, she transformed a former hat shop in Les Marolles into a showcase for local and seasonal flowers, sometimes reinvented and upcycled into dried pieces. Today, Versus has established itself as a benchmark for sustainable flowers in Brussels. Come in and soak up the almost dreamlike atmosphere, and leave with unique arrangements that are both poetic and respectful of the planet.
Cyclup
Cyclup is much more than just a second-hand shop! From fashion and homeware to haberdashery and children’s wear, this dynamic initiative brings together six shops in its shop in the Marolles. A veritable circular village, it doesn’t just sell second-hand items, furniture and clothes, it also features a section dedicated to upcycling. Meet the in-house seamstresses and tailors, who ply their trade in workshops in the very heart of the shop! The concept goes even further with the customisation bar: simply choose buttons, ribbons, beads and sequins from the haberdashery section and sit down with the garment you want to pimp (you can even book a sewing machine in advance). With much the same philosophy, a team of trainee joiners transforms our old furniture into ultra-stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces! In short, it’s the sort of project we love, one that combines the social and solidarity economy, vocational integration and local reuse!
Les Savons de Lyna
Specialising in handmade soap and organic cosmetics, Les Savons de Lyna (Lyna's soaps) offers a wide selection of products from cosmetics to cleaning products, with many ranges available to buy in bulk. You'll find cold-saponified soaps, solid shampoos, body care products, liquid soaps and a range of zero-waste products designed to meet every need and taste.
Saint-Gilles
Circular and sustainable products are front and centre at Yuman! It offers a comprehensive selection of products made from recycled materials, primarily local eco-designed objects and zero-waste options. We love their candles scented with dried flowers and soya wax, their extensive range of organic cosmetics and oils, their ultra-stylish upcycled vases made from wine bottles and their great selection of clothing for all age groups. Here's a circular economy that won't have you going around in circles!
Ixelles
YCCA
Calling all fashionistas, this is a Brussels address that's set to revolutionise ethical fashion. It's the bubbly Alicia, who brings her infectious energy to YCCA and handpicks young, green brands with good values and ultra stylish pieces. Her shop is stacked with organic, recycled, locally made and vegan leather clothing, each striking a delicate yet perfect balance between style and values. The shop, which gives onto parvis de la Trinité in the Chatelain neighbourhood, also offers a fine selection of accessories (bags, earrings, underwear and belts).
© YCCA Bruxelles
Constellation
Trained in the fine arts, Coline and Maude have created a workshop and boutique that reflects their personalities: sensitive, committed and lively. Discover unique pieces crafted by Belgian and French artisans (ceramics, jewellery, illustrations, textiles) selected for their beauty and authenticity. And if you fancy stepping into the creative world yourself, Constellation also invites you to its workshops to try your hand at embroidery, weaving, textile aperitifs and more. Each activity is a bubble of creativity to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. It's a real hub for contemporary craftsmanship, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Horta House.
MakeSenz
Are you looking for an ethical cosmetics store in Brussels? Then MakeSenz will not disappoint! When it comes to cosmetics, choosing organic products has a double advantage: not only do they take care of your skin, but they look after the planet. MakeSenz, located in Ixelles, is focusing on more natural care, (ecologically responsible!) vegetable oils and certified organic products. Say goodbye to endocrine disruptors, the chemicals that are harmful to the planet and to our bodies. With MakeSenz, you take care of yourself and nature.
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Centre
Valérie Berckmans
Valérie Berckmans, is a line of 100% sustainable and eco-responsible Belgian ready-to-wear clothing. Designed for women, the brand focuses on graphic cuts and a minimalist style. The clothes are made with fabrics from fair trade and organic farming. Since 2015, the designer has also joined the drive for zero waste. She reuses her production waste to create a collection for children. Visit her ethical shop in the heart of Brussels. Open periodically, more info on the creator’s website.
© Valérie Berckmans
Retro Reset
Who said wearing old curtains couldn't be stylish? That's how the vivacious Laura, self-taught seamstress and founder of Retro Reset, describes her approach. By her hand, 70s-style tablecloths, your grandmother's blankets and other beautifully vintage textiles are transformed into ruffled dresses, quilted jackets and little shirts. Resolutely pop, she upcycles textiles and produces little gems in striking colours and bold patterns. All of this with genuine values of reducing waste, emphasising local production on a human scale and not overproducing in mind.
psyché
Aura and Camille are the founders of this boutique, which is both a living space and a meeting place. The two friends met when their former shops - Aura's LOKAL (a sustainable and ethical fashion concept store) and Camille's BIOCAM (an organic cosmetics boutique) - were next door to each other. Driven by the same passion for ecology, they naturally came up with the idea of a joint project. The result? A green boutique dedicated to fashion and cosmetics, showcasing the creations of Belgian brands that respect the environment. With a careful selection, psyché combines sustainability with style and quality.
SuperGreen Me
SuperGreen Me is the top ethical address in Brussels for the whole family. Clothing, organic cosmetics, hygiene products, lingerie: this fair fashion boutique offers items for women, men and children. Their goal? To promote ethical and accessible fashion for as many people as possible. Their products are ecological, recycled, organically grown... In short, at SuperGreen Me, they don't mess around when it comes to our planet! Their shop is located on rue Van Artevelde, in the centre of Brussels.
Mixage
In the Dansaert district, Mixage Creator Concept Store is In the Dansaert district, Mixage Creator Concept Store is a showcase for Belgian-made products that is refreshed every six months with the work of local designers. Founded by Loredana, a stylist and upcycling enthusiast, this space promotes repurposed clothing and accessories, design objects, jewellery and decorative items, with a focus on sustainable creativity. Everything is designed to be local, responsible and stylish. As an added bonus, Mixage regularly transforms into a pop-up gallery, hosting pop-ups, exhibitions and DIY workshops. It's a place full of style and meaning.
aesthete-(kids)wear
aesthete-(kids) celebrates the beauty of imagination, nature, art and poetry. Here's an ethical and sustainable children's fashion brand that doesn't do things by halves! Step inside this beautiful, bright shop in the heart of the Saint-Géry district and you'll almost certainly spot Inga Lichtenfeld sitting at her sewing machine. The Hamburg-born designer, who trained in fashion design, pattern-making and couture in Paris, is also a mother, and has created a world of her own in which beauty, dreams, quality and respect coexist happily. In addition to her experimental approach to colour and her unique flair for prints, she takes great care in her choice of materials. Her pieces are handmade from organic cotton, with comfortable cuts that allow kids to move freely. The good news is that the Brussels-based brand also offers an adult collection and all the pieces can be made to any size!
Etterbeek
Haut les coeurs
What would a beautiful interior be without a few flowers? Haut les cœurs certainly has our hearts racing, offering an incredible selection of fresh and dried bouquets. What do all these arrangements have in common? Belgian and organic flowers, delivered by bicycle. A florist that's as good for our spirits as it is for the planet. And, as a bonus, they offer a great many other delights for the eyes and taste buds: quality coffees and matchas, a selection of beautiful books, graphic novels and children's literature, not to mention a plethora of beautiful objects (postcards, ceramics, designer jewellery, etc.). It's a place to discover?
