The Alexandre Mareuil brand was founded in 1972 by André Colombeix, a keen hunter who wanted to create high-quality leather accessories in which to store hunting guns. He launched his first collection of leather accessories in the same year and remained the owner of the brand for thirty years, during which time the brand quickly earned a reputation for its quality products.

Our first menswear shoot features mid century classic designs overlayed on sharp modern silhouettes, captured at the Atomium Art & Design Museum

Bayer & Bayer, located in a traditional townhouse in Sablon in the heart of Brussels, is a barbershop that caters exclusively for men. It was opened ten years ago, when the owners set themselves a sizeable challenge: ‘We wanted to create a barbershop that had a sense of camaraderie, where customers could build connections with each other, regardless of class or background’.

Age-defying make-up in a monotone palette by Belgian duo Eva de Golf & Lalo Gonzalez

Open the door to Premier Studio and you’ll be captivated by the genuinely friendly and warm atmosphere that greets you. Their neutral, timeless décor sets it apart from conventional hair salons. The section reserved for hair colouring is a huge, open-plan space, while the haircutting section is divided up into individual booths. 

In a clean yet unrefined style, the Degli & Esposti boutique, located between Lasne and Waterloo, was inaugurated 6 years ago by Laurent Degli Esposti, the man who learnt his trade from Charly Bouvy. Its interior design reflects Italian style and elegance with brands such as Jacob Cohën (the biggest choice in Brussels and in Walloon Brabant), Roberto Ricetti, Herno, Montecore, Moorer, Della Ciana and Fedeli.