Shopping on Schutterschofstraat

Shopping on Schutterschofstraat

The venues for shopping, Antwerp's quintessential pastime, mirror its architectural variety. Just as a single street might be home to beautiful buildings from different centuries and in many styles, it may also contain shops ranging from antiques dealers to chic boutiques. Schuttershofstraat is one such street and offers a superb diversity of shops. Here are just a few:

Nicole Cadine is a French designer in whose shop the decor is as cool as the clothes. A striking round chandelier tops red velvet couches, and rich drapes conceal the dressing rooms.[. Schutterschofstraat 42, Kruidtuin. 03/201-1340

Jewel in a Box is a secondhand jewelry shop where watches, rings, bracelets, and more sit in boxes in the window displaying the original price and the asking price -- for example, a Cartier watch, originally sold for EUR 61,800, could be priced here at EUR 29,500.[. Schutterschofstraat 34a. 03/289-3610

The eye-catching window display will tempt you at Oilily, a Dutch brand of children's clothing. The presentation and colorful clothing will keep you browsing.[. Schutterschofstraat 26. 03/234-2947

Temmerman is an old-fashioned shop selling such delectables as coffee, candy, jam, and chocolate, as well as delightful teapots -- it's window-shopping at its best. Have a cup of tea at the back of the shop, where you'll sometimes find tea ceremonies.[. Schutterschofstraat 13. 03/22-03-90

Plantaardige Verbeelding is Antwerp's foremost flower shop, overwhelming customers with beautiful bouquets, stunning presentation, and fabulous fragrances.[. Schutterschofstraat 12. 03/226-1042

Belgian designer Kaat Tilley's fashions can be found in a pleasant old building where the romantic interior is enhanced with light, feminine clothes in soft fabrics.[. Schuttershofstraat 4