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Nestled between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen has often been overshadowed by its larger neighbours. Yet teaming up with the City of Mechelen, our line-up of 100 of the city’s most prominent people, places and projects proves the extent of its potential. From artists and creatives to critical thinkers and fighters, these are the powerhouses driving Mechelen forward one step at a time.

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We’ve joined forces with Leuven to highlight 100 local people, places and projects that contribute towards making the city what it is today. From artists and architects to producers and professors, these are the driving forces powering Leuven forward one ingenious initiative at a time.

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Bouchéry, Brussels

Bouchéry, Brussels

We book a table at gastronomic newcomer Bouchéry in Brussels' south to discover a world where passion and provenance prevail.

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Seeing right through you

Seeing right through you

A campaigner, a law enforcer, a lawyer and a investigative journalist. We profile four local heroes that strive towards making your society a more honest and transparent one.

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The whiteboard

The whiteboard

From teapots to toothpaste, these are the items that inspired us for our white album.

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The smooth operator

The smooth operator

We speak to a Belgian hostage negotiator about handling crisis situations, parallels to the movie 'The Negotiator' and how a little lie can undermine an entire operation.

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The school of white socks

The school of white socks

We zoom in on one of our all-time favourite fashion faux pas: white socks.

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White coats: The pharmacist

White coats: The pharmacist

For the last instalment in our series on professions that still require wearing a white coat in the workplace, we visit Ghent-based pharmacist Ann Seye.

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The king of clean

The king of clean

Eddy Beaurain's Pressing No1 is an institution amongst Brussels' fashion folk. We pay him a visit days before he closes shop for good.

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The best burgers in Brussels

The best burgers in Brussels

We round-up three of our favourite burger joints in Brussels - and toss in others that deserve a mention.

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Hans Op de Beeck’s stark realities

Hans Op de Beeck’s stark realities

Although many artists describe themselves as ’multi media artists’, few deserve the tag as much as Brussels-based Hans Op de Beeck.

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White labels

White labels

Brussels nightlife queen and Word-columnist Lady Jane on white labels and the luxury of having record store clerks keep little gems behind their counters for their trusted customers.

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White coats: The baker

White coats: The baker

In part three of our feature on wearing white coats at work, we profile Himschoot, Ghent's oldest bakery.

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High Drama

High Drama

Our pick of most memorable cocaine scenes in cinematic history, from Charlie Chaplin to Woody Allen.

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White coats: The cheesemonger

White coats: The cheesemonger

Meet cheesemaker Walschot in the second instalment of our series on professions that still cherish the white coat as working wear.

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White coats: The poulterer

White coats: The poulterer

Do you remember the time when wearing a white coat at work was a pre-requisite, not an option? Here, we visit four professions who still insist on donning a white apron during working hours.

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Jungle fever

Jungle fever

Robbert van Jaarsveld on a US census study predicting the end of the white race by 2042 and why the election of Barack Obama isn't what it seems.

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Cloud surfing

Cloud surfing

Belgian photographer-on-the-rise Julie Calbert aims high with her feature on the ever-changing scenery of the world above.

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Snowballs

Snowballs

A 250-strong collection of snow globes that first came to our attention for our white album and, due to popular demand, even made it to our white album release party.

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The shelf: Shedding light

The shelf: Shedding light

Chinese living, the most dangerous city in America, the disappearance of landmarks in Colorado, colour-coded foreplay and a personal history of the household. Five fine art and photography books that'll see you through the winter months.

Art
Rue Blanche

Rue Blanche

Rue Blanche is not only known as a purveyor of softness for everyday women but also for its outstanding look books. We dived a bit into history and had a closer look at its catalogues of the last 25 years.

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Facing the blank canvas: Vadim Vosters

Facing the blank canvas: Vadim Vosters

"It is not the moment one stands before a new canvas that I start thinking about what to paint; when I order the canvas I already know what to do with it", says Belgian artist Vadim Vosters.

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The interview: White Russia

The interview: White Russia

Having just released the debut LP O Jerusalem singer/songwriter Maria Elderton from London two-piece White Russia speaks to us about apathetic bands and wanting to be Axl Rose.

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The interview: White Car

The interview: White Car

We speak to Elon Katz from upcoming Chicago two-piece White Car about his slew of side projects, Chinese underground music and painting a house white.

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Chauncey’s white crew neck

Chauncey’s white crew neck

Cosy-up to this white sweater from Brussels-based knitwear label Chauncey made of the finest Mongolian cashmere.

Art
Facing the blank canvas: Rinus Van de Velde

Facing the blank canvas: Rinus Van de Velde

In the third instalment of our series discussing the challenges for artists in facing a blank canvas, we speak with Belgian artist Rinus Van De Velde, who currently is exhibiting in Berlin.

Neighbourhood life
White ’hoods

White ’hoods

Why is it that 'white' neighbourhoods aren't as clearly defined in the human consciousness as, say, 'Black' or 'Asian' neighbourhoods? We've looked into the matter and stumbled across countless organic food shops and a lot of dog poop.

Art
Facing the blank canvas: Matthew Crasner

Facing the blank canvas: Matthew Crasner

In part two of our series on the relationship between artists and the blank canvas we talk to Brussels-based artist Matthew Crasner.

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Damir Doma

Damir Doma

We sit down with 30 year old Croatian fashion designer Damir Doma to talk production issues, being an introvert in Antwerp and choosing white for his latest collection.

The Royal Tennis Club of Belgium

The Royal Tennis Club of Belgium

For 33 years now Gilbert Elseneer and his wife have run the Royal Tennis Club of Belgium in Brussels, a somewhat antiquated but lovingly kept tennis club where members' attire must be at least 80% white.

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The interview: Girls

The interview: Girls

We speak with Girls frontman Christopher Owens about white sneaker fetishes, running a business and singing “Stille nacht” to sailors at Christmas time in Antwerp’s docks.

Art
Facing the blank canvas: Manor Grunewald

Facing the blank canvas: Manor Grunewald

Five emerging Belgian artists talk to us about what it feels like to stare a blank canvas in the eye. First up, Ghent-based painter Manor Grunewald (26), featured on our white album's cover.

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The white album release party photographs

The white album release party photographs

A giant blank canvas, magazines dangling from the ceiling and a 100 piece strong collection of snow globes: Photographs of last Friday's release party.

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The white album release party

The white album release party

Join us on Friday 25th November in Brussels to celebrate the release of our last edition of 2011, the white album.

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