Belgian Retail Shock: The +5% Surge in Bruges & Hasselt

The latest Cushman & Wakefield 2025 report on Belgian retail reads less like a and more like a cycling race where the favorites are suddenly looking over their shoulders. While the major metropolitan hubs—our “Big Four” of Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent—are cruising at their established high speeds, two regional contenders have mounted a thrilling breakaway, … Read more

Swiss luxury conglomerate acquires renowned Belgian luxury leather goods Maison

    Richemont luxury group acquires renowned Belgian luxury leather goods Maison Delvaux Richemont luxury group, owner of Cartier Watches, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and net-a-porter, among other, acquired 100% of Delvaux, the renowned Belgian luxury leather goods Maison, in a private transaction. Established nearly two centuries ago in 1829, Delvaux is the oldest … Read more

Despite a particularly difficult year, the Belgian fine dining scene remained extremely vibrant, says Michelin Guide Belgium and Luxembourg 2021

    Michelin unveiled the 2021 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Belgium and Luxembourg. Zilte Restaurant in Antwerp earns its third Star The Belgian and Luxembourg chefs touched Michelin Guide inspectors deeply with their commitment to deploying new solutions and services, offering their communities recipes to make at home and going the extra mile to … Read more

World Pastry Stars: Belgian pastry-chocolate maker Pierre Marcolini named Best Pastry Chef in the World 2020

  Belgian Pierre Marcolini awarded prize for “Best Pastry Chef in the World” on the virtual stage of the ‘World Pastry Stars 2020’. This year the virtual awards ceremony hosted by Iginio Massari, in the studio with Francesco Briglia, Editor in Chief of magazine ‘Italian Gourmet’ – connected via live stream with four corners of … Read more

Delvaux brings Belgian surrealism and Delvaux whimsy to Italy’s capital of fashion

  Delvaux continues to spread its “Belgitude” across Europe Following the opening of a second boutique in London, la Maison DELVAUX continues the expansion across Europe with the opening of its first boutique in the heart of Milan. During Salone del Mobile Design Week, Delvaux showcased the unique shape and seasonal colours of The Cool … Read more

Authentically Belgian experience by Diane Von Furstenberg x Hotel Amigo Brussels

The season of so many soirées is coming! Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg teams with legendary Hotel Amigo in Brussels. The famous luxury Hotel Amigo in Brussels is celebrating this festive period with two luxury brands: Diane Von Furstenberg, the charismatic fashion designer born in Brussels, and Pierre Marcolini, the world class Belgian chocolate maker. Hotel’s … Read more