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Why Antwerp is Considered the Coolest City in the World

Barbara GriffinNovember 6, 2024010 mins

Antwerp has always been a singular place, something of an eccentric. Its reputation as a fashion and clubbing centre may have arisen in recent decades; however, dig deeper, and you will uncover a port city that has consistently pushed boundaries. From master painter Peter Paul Rubens to the eclectic beats of Rampage, Belgium’s largest port has been at the forefront of cultural trends for over 500 years. Could this be one of the coolest cities worldwide?

Explore Antwerp’s Glamorous Fashion Experiences

Joshua LiuNovember 6, 202406 mins

Antwerp has been the centre of the diamond trade since the 16th century and today boasts a multi-billion euro industry, with approximately 85 percent of the world’s rough diamonds passing through its streets. The mercantile city has also thrived on the cloth business historically, and since the rise of the Antwerp Six designers in the 80s, it has established itself as a global fashion powerhouse. This vibrant city features picturesque streets filled with some of the best designer and high-end vintage shopping experiences in Europe, combined with an array of edgy and glamorous places to see and be seen.