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PART III EAT, DRINK & CHIC
pretty things
PRETTY THINGS Purses at the ready: these tempting stores will have you reaching for your credit card
© MILAN BOONSTRA
text Imke Walenberg
DISTRICT 10/71
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ut with the old, in with the new – this 93-year-old trendsetter of the Museum Quarter has recently entirely revamped not only its interior, but also its concept. Their wide (and discerning) selection of articles includes beautiful gifts such as Senz’s funkily shaped umbrellas and contemporary Royal Delft ceramics with puristic lines and
brillant dashes of that staple blue. On the fashion side, they carry hot, unique labels like No Man’s Land, and the gorgeous knitwear by heartwarming initiative Granny’s Finest, which pairs young designers and elderly ladies with magic fingers. Last but not least in this cold, wet season, they also feature the chic collection of raingear-purveyors Rains and colourful scarves made by trendy nordic brand Becksondergaard. Since shopping is a
tiresome endeavour, you can also prop your feet up and enjoy one (or several, no judgment) of the many delicous cakes they serve from Petit Gâteau’s bakery. Van Baerlestraat 50 www.district1071.nl