Isabelle Baines
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Isabelle Baines lives and works in Brussels. She graduated from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the costume design section under Mme. Mary Prijot, and worked for theatres in Brussels, Paris and Geneva. Prior to presenting her first knitwear collection in 1985, she worked for Ann Salens in Antwerp and M. Baron Industries in New York City. Isabelle Baines opened her first boutique in Brussels in 1986 and launched the knitting workshop in 2003.
Atelier
All Isabelle Baines designs are conceived and developed at her workshop in Brussels, where an artisanal, handcrafted approach reigns supreme.
For our limited-edition ‘Atelier Collection’, we use only the finest quality Italian merino wools, in a carefully chosen palette of colors. All our garments are knit, hand-sewn and finished by us at our workshop – right down to the buttonholes! Some sweaters, made of very fine threads, are produced under our personal supervision by a specialist family-run workshop in the Marche region of Italy. We’ve worked for them for years, and they understand our spirit and standards. Your Size, Your Color! Ask about having your sweater custom-made.
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CLIO GOLDBRENNER
KEEP ON DREAMING. KEEP ON DARING. THIS IS THE ENERGY THAT CLIO GOLDBRENNER, BELGIAN DESIGNER OF LEATHERWARE, IS SEEKING AND STRIVING FOR.
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Chaussée de la Hulpe 150 Brussels 1170 Belgium
Steenhouwersvest 63 Antwerp 2000 Belgium
Johanne Riss
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JOHANNE RISS
The designer, Johanne Riss, grew up in Paris and she settled in Brussels, Capital of Europe, where she established her head-office in 1988 and still designs with passion.
As a modern woman, strengthened by her experience, Johanne Riss offers all her subtlety for the expression of a timeless femininity. Her Style translates at all levels; ready-to-wear, bridal gowns, evening dresses, accessories and jewelry. Her strength: black and white, to which a multitude of colors are added every season. As an active woman, her creations perfectly meet the requirements of the today’s women with her well-studied stretch fabrics, combined with chiffon, silk and guipure lace accessories, giving a couture look of rare refinement to her elegant creations. All her clothes are meticulously created in her own workshop, located in the mother-house in Brussels, allowing quick and easy semi-measure tailored or fully tailored adjustments.
As a perfectionist, she leaves no detail to chance and follows her creations from design to manufacture and sometimes until the dressing of her clients.
Her creations flawlessly evoke lightness, transparency and purity.
THE HOUSE
2013 Johanne Riss online: bringing our customers, from Belgium and abroad, added satisfaction and convenience when placing their orders, which can now be done remotely.
For those not in the know, Johanne Riss offers Timeless clothing with pure lines and a feminine and elegant look created using its stretch fabrics, which are, of course, environmentally friendly. We want every woman to be beautiful and sensual while also feeling good, and for that we make our outfits as comfortable as possible. Wrinkle-resistant and machine washable at 30°, they are highly appreciated for their easy care and they travel well too.
All of our products are made in our workshop at the company’s headquarters and boutique in Brussels, giving them the ‘Made in Belgium’ quality mark.
Naturally, the boutique also holds a few exclusive items only sold in-store, and also offers a semi-made-to-measure service. All customers are welcome to visit this magical place.
We hope you enjoy your visit and find that perfect something in our new online store.
THE FABRIC
Johanne Riss’s collections are all made of stretch fabrics and designed in order to perfectly respond to contemporary women’s expectations.
Other top-end materials are also combined in order to draw sensual and timeless lines. This fabric fits perfectly all shapes like a second skin. Its stretch material is highly comfortable and allows a perfect ventilation of the clothing with a perpetual sensation of freshness. Suitable for both summer and winter. And requires low maintenance (30°C washing machine without ironing) and is ideal for travel (light and uncrushable)
Johanne Riss is also committed to sustainable development. The fabric’s production process requires 20% less energy and 50% less water than other similar stretch materials
“1 meter of fabrics purchased = 1 meter of rain forest protected.”
The objective is to preserve the Yaboti Biosphere, a reserve with a high concentration of rare species and vegetation located in Argentina.
Rue du Mail, 17 Ixelles 1050 Belgium
Claire Lavendhomme
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Claire Lavendhomme
Born in 1959
Lives and works in Brussel (Belgium)
(…)”If we may be so bold: the sharp edge of sensitivity on the one hand, the very subtle construction on the other. All of it in a sort of perpetually threatened emotion”.
(… )”Si l’on peut aller jusque là, le tranchant de la sensibilité d’une part, la très subtile construction d’autre part, tout cela dans une sorte d’émotion perpétuellement menacée”.
J-M H 1995
“Claire Lavendhomme plays with the” philosophical “notions of life using the form in an almost bi-dimensional way. Her work reveals something subtle, vibrant, poetic, mysterious …”
FS, 2012
Artist creator
• Contemporary jewellery, objets, drawings, multidisciplinary.
• Since 1997 Organisation of artistic meetings (plastic arts, cinema, conferences, lectures music, …)
Link: http://artrencontre.blogspot.com
Teacher experience
Since
• 2003 •Contemporary jewellery teacher at Academy of fine Arts.
Link: http://atelierarlon.blogspot.com
•Teacher of many workshops (jewelery, resin,artistic research).
Link: http://workshoplavendhommeclaire.blogspot.com
• 2016 •Teacher at « institut Jeanne Toussaint » (Arts et Métiers), Bruxelles
• Before 2003 •Teacher in the broader context of fine arts.
Some recent exhibitions (in jewellery)
Expose since 1992
• 2018 Elle-luit/jewellery and light. Wcc-bf (B)
Kleine Kabinet , Tokyo . (J)
Le génie des images, La joaillerie par Mazlo, Paris. (F)
• 2017 Collect, Saatchi Gallery, London. (UK)
Kleine Kabinet , Tokyo . (J)
Bijoux d’artistes et de créateurs. Piasa. Auction during “parcours bijoux”, Paris. (F)
• 2016 Schmuck 2016. Handwerkmessen. Curator Peter Skubic. Munchen. (D)
Collect, Saatchi Gallery, London. (UK)
Bonds, METALLOphone, International Biennial of Contemporary Meta art. (AV17)Gallery, Vilnius.
• 2015 Silence please! Noel Guyomarc’h gallery. Curator Ramon Puig Cuyas. Montréal. (C)
Beijing International Contemporary Metal and jewellery Art Exhibition. China World Art Museum. (China)
Collect, Saatchi Gallery, London. (UK)
• 2014 Multiple Exposures : Jewelry and Photography Loan(s). Museum of Arts Design New York . (USA)
European Triennal of contemporary Jewelry (2011, 2008, 2005) Etable des Anciens abattoirs de Mons. (B)
Le bijou mis à prix, Drouot, Paris. (F)
Transformation 8, Light Yawkey Art Museum, Wassau. (USA)
Collect, Saatchi Gallery, London. (UK)
• 2013 Passage, Sabine Herman Gallery, Bruxelles. (B)
La frontera, Velvet Da Vinci, San Fransisco & Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico
Tweex 2. Vander A Gallery. Bruxelles.(B) Bijou d’auteur.
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles de Paris. (F)
Schmuck Show, during the Schmuck, Munchen. (D)
• 2012 European Prize for Applied Arts ( 2010). Anciens abattoirs de Mons. (B)
Accès direct12, Château de Seneffe, Musée de l’orfèvrerie, Seneffe. 5b°
Some recent exhibitions (drawing, multidisciplinary)
• 2017 Sithonia, Flux Gallery, Liège. (B)
• 2016 Centre culturel de Marchin. (B)
• 2015 Sur du rien, Le Clignoteur Gallery, Bruxelles. (B)
• 2014 Autour du mot, Centre Culturel de Marchin. (B)
• 2012 Participation at « Frecher », Loods 12. Wetteren. (B)
• 2017 Participation at « Hommage à Bernd Lohaus », M HKA, Gand. (B)
• and since 1997 the « rencontres artistiques ». Belgium
Atelier P.
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L’atelier de Petrus
Atelier P.
Atelier P. is the wedding & engagement collection of P.C. Boschmans, a well established Belgian company founded in 1865.
The letter P. refers to Petrus Boschmans, the founder of the company who took over the workshop of his master Jaques Joris in 1907. It was Petrus who made the goldsmith and family business into a great success and established the brand name ‘P.C. Boschmans’.
Petrus had six children who joined him in the family business.
5 brothers and 1 sister.
Over the years, the company has acquired an exceptional knowledge of craftsmanship, always striving for the highest quality.
The century-old tradition of craftsmanship is still today being practiced by his great-grandchildren and the employees of the company. Together they still share the same passion for creating iconic pieces.
As a tribute to Petrus, we decided to relaunch some of his creations together with other designs that have been crafted through the years by his successors.
The collection
Atelier P. has been divided into three themes. No matter which style you prefer, there is something for everyone.
The RETRO COLLECTION. takes you back in time. You will meet the six children of Petrus Boschmans through these edgy, classic and original wedding & engagement rings.
If modern design is what you gravitate towards, you’ll prefer
the TRENDY COLLECTION. It distinguishes itself by its peculiar finish and contemporary look.
Less is more, Petrus couldn’t agree more.
The TIMELESS COLLECTION is based on his very first design. The fact that those wedding & engagement rings are still very popular after more than 100 years, gives an indication that “some things are meant to last”.
Simon de Heuvellaan 6 Wijnegem 2110 Belgium
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THE BRAND
OUR STORY
Founded in 2015, Yeba is the first contemporary accessory brand with African roots to ascend the world of luxury handbags.
Yeba aims at championing women to reveal their greatness and fulfill their potential. We design modern and timeless essentials, highest quality handbags drawing inspiration from both modern aesthetics(such as architecture) and Yeba’s African heritage from Benin. Perfect balance between modernity and tradition, our handbags are beautiful objects with a soul, handcrafted by fine Italian artisans to last longer than a lifetime. They are pieces to keep tight by your side on your journey towards self-accomplishment.
At heart, founder Yeba believes that every woman has a true inner talent. This way, her accessory should help her not to lose sight of what is already there deep inside. Wearing the name ‘Yeba’ is simply wearing an invisible crown – a crown that has been passed down as heritage from a long line of strong women to you. This name, this title, is the bond that unites all of us, as one community, with roots all over the world, animated by the same yearning heart, the same ambition to fulfill ourselves and have a positive impact in this world.
Yeba means – the one born to accomplish her destiny. It is a state of mind, a philosophy, a mindset. A legacy.
THE LEGEND OF YEBA
Hundreds years ago, in the land of the hills of Benin, the first Yeba was born. She became Queen after her father died on the battlefield. To everyone’s surprise, she led her troops to victory. As she wanted her domain to be a peaceful one, she forged alliances with subregion tribes. She did something no woman or man had done before.
She gave birth to three sons and she made them promise to name their first daughters Yeba, which now means ‘the one born to fulfill her destiny.’
When you are called Yeba, it implies that there is nothing you cannot accomplish.
If this Queen’s spirit could speak today, it would tell you…
Embracing this anything-is-possible mindset and philosophy, we want to create ‘elegant & feminine’, yet practical, chic business essentials that fit into modern women’s lifestyles. The Yeba woman is confident and aspirational. Each essential she wears becomes a statement that reflects her personal drive.
Most of the time, she’s on the go, walking her way down to life like nothing can stop her. Smiley and focused, she is intelligent, driven & confident, knowing that there is no limit to what she can accomplish or choose to be.
Yeba Olayé is a Belgian-Beninese designer. Two years ago, she left behind her career in management consulting to pursue her dream: create an aspirational luxury brand. Starting with nothing but a sketchbook, she ultimately turned her vision into reality: her beautiful collection ‘Premiere’ and her undefeated passion inspires.
Yeba designs for a woman who lives in the present and moves toward achieving herself; a woman that is aspirational and wants to be the lead of her own story.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
MADE IN ITALY
Our handbags are made in Italy, by pure & authentic craftsmen with exceptional precision and care.
THE FOUNDER
YEBA OLAYÉ
Born in Benin and raised in Europe, Creative director and founder Yeba Olayé is a multi-faceted talent who left behind a career of more than 10 years in Management consulting and finance to pursue her dream: create an aspirational accessory brand. Starting with nothing but a sketchbook, she ultimately turned her vision into reality.
Yeba believes that every woman has greatness and talent within her and designs accessories as reminders to not lose sight of what is already there. Launching this brand was a way to carry her passion, culture and heritage forward.
Her love of fashion joins a passion for craftsmanship, design, and humanitarianism to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces that will remain by your side forever.
34, Rue du Pont Levis Brussels 1200 Belgium
Nèle Content
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Nèle Content makes jewellery in silver, one-off pieces
or small editions.
Thanks to her background in contemporary jewellery and textile design, she combines both disciplines in a new and original way.
Her discreet pieces are aerial and grounded, light and strong,
graceful and elegant.
Pattern, texture, and a dialogue between brilliant and matt surfaces.
Metal becomes rhythm, following the shapes, folds, and pleats of fabric, creating contrasts and responding only to itself …
Each piece is the fruit of a quest for movement and balance.
Jewelry should be playful, an interchange between metal and skin ,
a flash of light amongst silken hair, arresting our gaze.
There is three collections:
The “Caractères” series is based on shaping of silver,
which is cut to create distinct volumes.
In the “Reliefs” series, volume and movement arise
from folding and repeating linear patterns.
The “Lignes” series is inspired by the techniques of weaving.
These pieces emerge from networks, from the embrace of thread and texture, evoking the way in which fabric forms are created.
Each piece consists of a unique surface, which is cut, wrapped
and develops through folding in on itself.
Volumes rise from the simple interplay of shape and cut.
45, rue des Fabriques Brussels 1000 Belgium
Ariane Lespire
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HISTORY
After graduating in architecture, Ariane Lespire decided to explore new paths. Her enthusiasm and never-ending creativity led her to her parallel career. She first created ceremony hats before switching to ready-to-wear and accessories. Her scarves, stoles, hats and beanies in boiled wool contributed to her first commercial successes. Her collections are currently sold in Belgium, France, United States… After a few seasons, she decided to add wool, cotton and other materials (such as leather) to her collections, as well as jewels. Ariane and two collaborators conceived and hand-make unique pieces and special orders in a cute Liège-based boutique. Two local ateliers produce the limited editions pieces or the small series. One of them is specialised in the vocational rehabilitation of women in needs. This ethic and social involvement is in line with Ariane’s strong desire to offer a high-qualitative product, which is contemporary, but also sustainable.
253 Rue Saint Gilles Liège B-4000 Belgium
Rue Saint Gilles 253 Liège B-4000 Belgium
City Sport Caps
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The
City Sport
Story
WHEN VICTOR DECLERCQ,
a leading fabric trader, got the idea to set up a cap mill, he could never have foreseen the success his company was to experience 100 years later.
He founded his company, together with his wife Marie Olivier and seven craftworkers from Diksmuide.
At heart, Victor was a born trader who upheld the traditional principles of a well-groomed gentleman. He was renowned for his big pointed moustache that was manicured every day by a private barber.
Over the years, CITY SPORT became an established name for high quality caps as an exclusive fashionable accessory for the discerning gentleman. The company has always offered a wide variety of caps in exclusive styles and fabrics.
The fourth generation now reaps the rewards of the preceding generations and is now preparing the future, however without losing contact with the family traditions and creativity.
The City Sport cap is now exported to all European countries, and even to Canada and the USA. But the spirit and production still lies in Ardooie, a small village in the neighbourhood of Bruges.
CITY SPORT caps, quality caps since 1898.
Veroniek Dutré
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Als juweelontwerper, goudsmid en edelsteenzetter ontwerp en vervaardig ik alle sieraden van begin tot einde. De juwelen/objecten zijn volledig hand vervaardigd in mijn atelier in Boutersem (gelegen tussen Leuven en Tienen).
Sieraden met gevoel voor minimalisme, geometrie en een strakke, abstracte stilering.
Ik haal inspiratie uit mijn scheikundige achtergrond, uit architectuur of natuur, maar vertaal deze steeds naar de puurste vormen.
’21 – Non-toxische grafiek, Academie Regio Tienen
’19 – ’20 Edelsteenkunde (Gemmologie), ACAM, Antwerpen
’18 – ’19 Juweelontwerper, Syntra, Tongeren
’16 – ’18 Edelsteenzetter, Syntra, Tongeren
’15 – ’18 Juwelier/goudsmid, Syntra, Tongeren
’14 – ’14 3D modelleren en -printen, CVO, Leuven
’10 – ’13 Edelsmeedkunst, Jaar 4-5, Academie Beeldende Kunsten, Sint-Truiden
’09 – ’10 Print Design, VDAB, Haasrode
’07 – ’09 Edelsmeedkunst, Jaar 2-3, Academie Beeldende Kunsten, Sint-Truiden
’05 – ’06 Dessin de modèle vivant, Ecoles d’Art de la ville de Lyon, France
’05 – ’06 Cours de Dessin chez Hélène Gillet, Lyon, France
’04 – ’05 Edelsmeedkunst, Jaar 1, Academie Beeldende Kunsten, Sint-Truiden
’02 – ’04 Ontwerpen van sieraden, Syntra, Hasselt
’92 – ’01 Klassieke gitaar, Stedelijk Conservatorium Leuven
’91 – ’97 Doctor in de Toegepaste Wetenschappen, KU Leuven
’86 – ’91 Burgerlijk Ingenieur Scheikunde, KU Leuven
AWARDS
2018
Jewelry Award. Jaarlijkse wedstrijd waaraan verschillende vakopleidingen deelnemen. Elke opleiding selecteert intern de beste eindwerken die door een externe jury beoordeeld worden.
Mijn eindwerk van de opleiding Juwelier/goudsmid aan Syntra Tongeren, was samen met 20 andere eindwerken tentoongesteld op de expo Jewelry Award. Mijn eindwerk bestaat uit een trio van broches met als titel ‘Barok: een architecturale reductie’. De vergulde broche (zie 2 grote foto’s in het artikel van Prestige Magazine) was genomineerd voor de wedstrijd, en bezorgde me de Prijs van het Vakmanschap / Award for best craftsmanship.
Prestige Magazine (Ars Nobilis jg. 2018 ed. 4) publiceerde een artikel over de Jewelry Award 2018.