Tricks of the trade from Hassan Benabid

Tips and tricks from top make-up artist Hassan Benabid, the National Face Designer for Giorgio Armani Cosmetics.

Photos by Blandine Lejeune

Bag it up!

Anything goes for the fashion in this spring's handbags, provided they're big and roomy and can be swung over the shoulder.

New Collection of Jewellery from Bulgari Monete

Bulgari Boutique Brussels www.bulgari.com

Bulgari jewellery makes a big statement

Whether they are on the red carpet or on stage, these Bulgari pieces add just the right amount of drama and sparkle for celebrities like Madonna and Scarlett Johansson.

Jewel Colors

Take the plunge and go for a touch of colour and elegance this season. With the accent on gold, invest in some alluring jewellery and high-end accessories. Glam up your silhouette in wide leg trousers for a 70’s vibe and put some colour back in your life with these vibrant designs. Writer: Céline Martin Photographer: Fred Chapotat www.fredchapotat.com Stylist: Nicholas Sirot www.nicholassirot.com Hair and Make up: David Bettega for l’Oréal professionnel and Yves Saint Laurent www.davidbettega.com Model: Orane www.dominiquemodelsagency.com

Suitsupply opens a new store in Brussels

Suitsupply  has been working hard to expand internationally with successful openings in New York, London, Dusseldorf, Milan, Shanghai  and now in the capital of Europe, Brussels.

Tommy Hilfiger Comes To Belgium

US fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger will set up copy of a Cape Cod cottage this August in Knokke to feature his latest outfits.

Water, Water Everywhere

Help meet the challenge set by Giorgio Armani and the Green Cross International provide a minimum of 40 million litres of safe drinking water to children and their communities in Ghana.

Fashion Farm Features Antwerp's New Wave

Besides being known for the Antwerp Six, the Flemish city is a hothouse for new fashions and designers.

A Shoe To A Kill

Degand, one of Brussels' premier department stores for men's fashion, will start supplying shoes made by the bootmaker, John Lobb.