I spent the last four weeks in Brussels doing a teaching course. It was the first time since my move to Europe that I ventured into doing something non-fashion. Even though it would indirectly add to my fashion career, more or less, it was fascinating to be removed from the fashion bubble and observe consumers.
While my stay and course were stimulating in every sense, it was a complete 360 from Antwerp, which has a very creative, relaxed vibe attached to it. Brussels isn’t necessarily my cup of tea. However, I didn’t mind being in a place that had a utilitarian approach to fashion. It helped me to appreciate the cause and effect of why we make certain choices.
Observing women on their way to work was the most interesting thing for me, well apart from the course. From women in well-tailored dresses paired with sneakers to women running around in kitten heels with cabin-sized luggage, it was impossible to not notice the impact feminism has had on the way we dress and how functional everything has really become.