The Groeninge Museum offers a visual treat for art lovers who are looking forward to seeing works by Flemish Primitives and also by artists from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Bruges is an old and well appreciated city and this is evident in the manner in which the buildings from by gone eras are maintained and preserved. Perhaps the best way to enjoy the beauty of the city is on a boat that makes its way though the canal. Bruges has seen the birth of many an artist and designer and has provided inspiration for them to go on and spread their wings and earn fame and respect.
If you were to walk down a street in Bruges you would be treated to men and women dressed tastefully in a chic and informal look. Most likely you will find people in well fitting jeans, jackets, coordinated well with a scarf and terrific footwear, usually boot. This look seems to characterize the mood of the city. It is confident, artistic and fashionable.
Some of the most famous names in the fashion world hail from Bruges. World famous designers such as Olivier Strelli still maintain studios in Bruges. Strelli is known the world over for his fashion for women. Raf Simons and Martin Margiela, offer a minimalist style of fashion and also have studios and stores in the city. AF Vandevorst is a fashion brand that shows ready to wear fashions for women in Paris, every year. Fashion designers from Bruges include Mademoiselle Jean, offering fine lingerie, Elsa brings world class foot wear and accessories, while Cathy Pill offers women’s designs and Atelier 11 showcases fine jewelry.
If you are shopping for fashion in Bruges you can choose from several studios by famous and also by numerous upcoming designers. You can also opt to shop at boutiques that cater to virtually any attire and style that you may be looking for. Bruges is also known for the Bobbin Lace that was created here. It is far more expensive and intricate than a lot of other varieties of lace found in the area and in Europe. While the area was once known for its lace making industry, there are no more such industries in the city now.
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