Anouck Lepere
Anouck Lepere has graced the covers of the world’s most iconic fashion magazines and was described by the legendary fashion photographer Mario Testino as the model “most likely to set the world on fire".
Maasmechelen Village
It’s one of the rich ironies of my job: I may be a fashion model, but I rarely get any time to go shopping for clothes myself! So on my rare days off it’s important to get some chic retail therapy. But I can’t waste time, either: I need all my favourite brands and my favourite stores in easy reach of each other. A tall order? Not at Maasmechelen Village.
Nestling in its calm village streets is nothing less than the best luxury outlet shopping in the Benelux countries. I was amazed to find over 100 boutiques of Belgian, German and international fashion and lifestyle brands – from the distinctive prints of Belgian designer Olivier Strelli to the sexy delicates of Dutch lingerie brand Marlies Dekkers.
So with savings of 30% to 60%* I like to plan my day carefully. I make sure I check out the boutique of Italy’s iconic Versace, the fine Italian leathers of Furla and the colourful collections of Escada, and then keep up my energy levels with an irresistible dolce at Gastronomia Cellini. Perfect.
Just 25 minutes from Maastricht – and an hour or so from both Brussels and Cologne – Maasmechelen Village sits proudly at the crossroads where Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet. Which means, scenery wise, it’s surrounded by cycle routes, canal boats and gorgeous countryside. But it’s also right in the heart of Europe, close to the most happening cities.
Admire the Art Nouveau architecture in Brussels or head for the famous Sunday market in Tongeren, where over 300 stalls of antiques stretch for some two miles. And remember, you’re just an hour away from Antwerp, my home city and a cosmopolitan hub teeming with incredible architecture, art, clubs, and fashion. As well as diamonds, of course. Lots of diamonds!
Trust me: in one day at Maasmechelen Village you could happily fulfil your every wish.
Over 100 outlet boutiques
BARBOUR,
DESIGUAL,
ELIZABETH HURLEY BEACH,
ESCADA,
ESSENTIEL,
FAÇONNABLE,
FURLA,
G-STAR,
GUESS,
HUGO BOSS,
LIU JO,
MARLIES DEKKERS,
OLIVIER STRELLI,
SARAH PACINI,
SCAPA,
VERSACE
and many more