Louis The best place to find Antwerp Academy graduates like Veronique Branquinho, Raf Simons and Haider Ackerman. Lombardenstraat 2; call 011-32-3-232-9872.
Kledingzaak For the most elegant menswear in town, choose Wim Neels. His cuts are simple but stylish. Oever 28; 011-32-3-225-5221.
Baby Beluga As girly as it gets. The newest boutique on the block offers up gorgeous, frilly accessories in pinks and pastels. Volkstraat 1; 011-32-3-289-9060.
Fragile Designer Nathalie Vleeschouwer makes expectant mothers glow with her lovely layered frocks and soft lines. Kammenstraat 84; 011-32-3-226-2194.
Huis A. Boon Selling beautiful handmade gloves since 1884. Patsy sizes hands by sight, then rummages through floor-to-ceiling boxes to find the perfect fit. Lombardenvest 2-4; 011-32-3-232-3387.
Episode Stocks only the absolute best in vintage and retro wear. Steenhouwersvest 34A; 011-32-3-234-3414.
Fish & Chips Score cool club gear at this loud, teenage-trend emporium. Kammenstraat 36-38; 011-32-3-227-0824.