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Diamonds, fashion, shopping “A thriving art scene” – New York Times Antwerp’s many cultural attractions make it without a doubt one of the hippest places to live in the world.
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A diamond’s best friend Antwerp is the undisputed diamond capital of the world, trading over 80% of the world’s rough and 40% of its polished diamonds. Complemented by hundreds of specialty jewellery stores, Antwerp really is a diamond’s best friend.
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Trend setters Antwerp enjoys a strong reputation as one of the most important fashion cities in Europe. Along with the so-called “Antwerp Six” – Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs and Marina Yee – Antwerp also boasts one of the most renowned fashion academies on the continent as well as an impressive fashion museum in the heart of the city.
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Shop till you drop There is a good reason why Antwerp is Belgium’s most popular shopping destination. The historic centre comprises seven separate shopping areas with an impressive array of boutiques, retail chains and specialty stores. Antwerp is also a hotbed of innovation in the retail sector, driving new shopping trends, shop formulas and fashion lines. Little wonder that nearly half of all national and international chains choose Antwerp as their favourite shopping city.
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