It's great to stock up on chocolate, waffles and sirop de Liege when you go to Brussels, but a…read morelesser-know specialty I've discovered is hats! In the center of town near the Galeries de la Reine are several old world hat and umbrella shops that are a throwback to yesteryear. I'm talking the kind of stores with only a few models in the window but lots of stock hidden in the back that you need to have the vendor go and fetch for you depending on your size and preferences. I decided this year that I was NOT going to be cold this winter. After finding a great down jacket that is cosy glamor, my target was my head and my goal was to get it covered stylishly and well before the temperature dropped. I spotted an adorable knitted wool hat in the window and stepped inside Monsel for more investigating. Turns out that there were several other models in the same style, each hand-knitted in Nepal using thick, lush wool and available in lots of wearable colors. I settled on a dark grey cap with a faint air of Amelia Earhart that has a removable next strap. For 50E, it certainly wasn't cheap, but more than worth the price for its cute/quality ratio and the fact that I'd never seen or heard of the brand before.

Sometimes you just need a hat! One of my colleagues took me here to look around and after thinking…read moreon it for several days, I decided to get a hat. They have several different styles for women and men and for those "rare" rainy days in Brussels - they have umbrellas too!

Over a year late in posting this, but I had THE most wonderful time shopping here. Great quality…read morehats and worth the cost!!!

From the owner: L'Usine des Chapeaux est une entreprise fabricant des casquettes et chapeaux, né de la passion de…read moreses fondateurs et propriétaires. Cet amour pour les chapeaux conduit à la fondation de la marque, en 2008, marquée par la signature de conception de Barbalet, Luis Barbosa et Gi. Au cours des années suivantes avec l'engagement de tous les employés, la société a augmenté à peu près au même objectif initial: conception et la fabrication des chapeaux qui sont à l'aise, unique, de qualité, et pour tous les goûts, les styles et les occasions - "Personne ne sera laissé sur notre collection. Le défi est à chaque client de choisir un seul". Maintenant, avec un tout nouveau magasin à Bruxelles, tous nos amis et clients Belgique peuvent venir essayer nos chapeaux uniques.

From the owner: les vêtements et chapeaux sont réalisés sur place. Choix des couleurs, texture sont privilégiés…read more Vous trouverez, à deux pas de la place Fernand Cocq mon nouveau magasin où je vous accueille avec plaisir.

Lots of locals in here so it must be good! The place is good for vintage womenswear. Lots of suits…read moreand dresses but they also have hats, bags and shoes. There was a woman in there picking out a dress for a wedding! They have a formal section in the back. Very simple shop with lots of different styles from the past. Prices are reasonable compared to other shops around it.

From the owner: vêtements et accessoires vintage originales des années 1920-1980read more

From the owner: Accolade is in business since the beginning of the nineties and in 1996 they decided to sell mainly…read moreleather bags and original accessories.