Stories overview

The 'Golden Age' of Flanders

Even today, it's clear to see that Flanders was a flourishing place - both economically, politically and culturally - in the sixteenth century. It’s t…

For whom the bell tolls: carillon culture in Flanders

From the dulcet chime of early Renaissance polyphony to the electronic clash of 1980s New Beat: Belgium’s rich back catalogue of music has had no shor…

Belgian chocolate on top form

Belgian chocolate is praised all over the world for its superior quality. Our chocolatiers have an impressive reputation, which is mainly due to the b…

Antwerp: a mecca for the fashionista

Antwerp has become synonymous with fashion. For the last twenty-five years, more and more trendy labels and independent designers have flocked to the …

Fashion Department of Antwerp Academy enjoys world renown

In 2013, the Fashion Department of the Antwerp Academy celebrated its 50th birthday. In half a century the school has managed to create a reputation a…

Dries Van Noten, fashion designer

The name Dries Van Noten has become synonymous with Belgian avant-garde fashion. Every season again he succeeds in surprising fashion critics with the…