A HIDDEN GEM IN BRUSSELS - SAINT-MARTIN BOOKSHOP AT THE EX-MARGIELA STORE

Photo by Nadira Tania / @nadirataniaa

In the heart of Brussels' Rue de Flandre lies a place that builds a bridge between past and present with undeniable charm: the Saint-Martin bookshop. The building, which once housed Maison Margiela's first European store, has been transformed into a cultural center where art, design and literature come together.

The bookshop owes its transformation to Stéphane Gerard, who recognized the potential of this historic location. With great care, he created a space that not only honors its roots in avant-garde fashion, but has also become a haven for creatives. Today, the store houses an impressive collection of rare art and design books, exhibition catalogs, photographs, fashion monographs and even limited editions and signed works. Each piece feels like a little piece of history waiting to inspire.

Photo by Nadira Tania / @nadirataniaa

Saint-Martin is not just a store, but also a dynamic cultural meeting place. It regularly hosts art exhibitions, workshops and discussions that attract artists, collectors and intellectuals from all over the world.

This bookshop is proof of how a single space can be reimagined, offering a new perspective on history while serving as a hub for contemporary culture. If you are in Brussels, it is definitely worth a visit!

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ADDRESS: RUE DE FLANDRE 114, BRUSSELS

OPENING HOURS: VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

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(Words and photos by Nadira Tania)