Fashion and shopping
Step outside and discover Antwerp's vibrant fashion and shopping scene. Within walking distance of Hotel O Kathedral, you'll find trendy boutiques, major brands, and unique concept stores where local creativity meets international fashion. Be inspired by the latest collections and enjoy a day filled with style, inspiration, and shopping fun. On this page, we're happy to share our favorite shopping spots in the area.
Fashion and shopping
Hotel O Kathedral is located in the heart of all the shopping districts, surrounded by the following fashion districts, concept stores, boutiques, and Antwerp designers:
Meir
De Meir is Belgium's most famous and busiest pedestrian shopping street, located between the Central Station and the historic city center. Here you'll find a mix of major international stores and beautiful 18th- and 19th-century buildings, such as the Stadsfeestzaal and the Palace on de Meir.
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Wilde Zee
Wilde Zee is a charming neighborhood full of cozy, pedestrian-friendly streets that are perfect for strolling and shopping. You’ll find a mix of small boutiques, ranging from casual to chic, and plenty of spots offering sweet treats, making the neighborhood a unique and charming shopping destination.
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Modebuurt
Modebuurt in Antwerp -comprising Nationalestraat, Lombardensvest, and Steenhouwersvest- forms the creative heart of the city and exudes fashion and design. Here you’ll find both high-end boutiques from major brands and concept stores from the Antwerp Six. The district combines luxury, avant-garde, and an artistic atmosphere, with ModeMuseum (MoMu) serving as a source of inspiration. It is the place to be for anyone looking to discover fashion, innovation, and creative shops.
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Kloosterstraat
Kloosterstraat is a lively street known for its vintage, design, and unique home decor items. Originally full of antique and secondhand shops, it now also features contemporary fashion boutiques, concept stores, jewelry shops, and art galleries. The atmosphere is especially charming on Sundays, when all the shops are open and visitors explore the street. With cozy restaurants and coffee bars, people love to linger there a little longer.
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Essentiel
Essentiel Antwerp is a Belgian fashion brand that has been known since 1999 for its refreshing, luxurious, and distinctive clothing with remarkable colors, graphic and floral prints. Today, the brand enjoys international acclaim, embodying a modern, playful, and luxurious approach to fashion. Essentiel is specifically Designed for women.
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Arte
Arte Antwerp is a premium men's clothing brand that mixes streetwear with art and creative concepts. It began in 2009 with an experimental T-shirt collection and has grown into a brand that transforms contemporary ideas into wearable clothing. It is internationally renowned for its original and modern designs, drawing inspiration from subcultures and high-end fashion.
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Theaterbuurt
Theaterbuurt, also known as the Latin Quarter, combines shopping and culture around the Bourla and Stadsschouwburg theaters. Schuttershofstraat is the luxury shopping hub, featuring brands like Chanel and Delvaux and artworks by Martin Margiela. Leopoldstraat is known for its antique shops and formal wear. Graanmarkt is a charming square with gems like Graanmarkt 13 and Café De Duifkens.
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Discover Antwerp
Discover trendy boutiques, unique concept stores, and the creativity of local designers. Check out our shopping tips and plan a day full of style.