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A Christmas for everybody
That most wonderful time of the year is upon us. A time of family and friends. A time of warmth during the cold. A time of peace during war. Unfortunately,...
A Christmas for everybody
That most wonderful time of the year is upon us. A time of family and friends. A time of warmth during the cold. A time of peace during war. Unfortunately,...
Flying carbon neutral with FairClimateFund
As we produce our bluesign certified products in Asia, we sometimes cannot escape from flying over there to meet our suppliers and see how we can improve the production process....
Flying carbon neutral with FairClimateFund
As we produce our bluesign certified products in Asia, we sometimes cannot escape from flying over there to meet our suppliers and see how we can improve the production process....
The colours of David Hockney
Our newest collection ‘Untitled‘ is an homage to the art that has continuously inspired Susan Bijl in her design work. One of these inspirations recently had an enormous overview exhibition...
The colours of David Hockney
Our newest collection ‘Untitled‘ is an homage to the art that has continuously inspired Susan Bijl in her design work. One of these inspirations recently had an enormous overview exhibition...
Marc Ribot: art guitarist extraordinaire
It’s been more than a year since we posted an article about music. The upcoming concert of Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog in Rotterdam on February 16th is a fantastic reason...
Marc Ribot: art guitarist extraordinaire
It’s been more than a year since we posted an article about music. The upcoming concert of Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog in Rotterdam on February 16th is a fantastic reason...
Our annual Christmas recipe: Jack Bean’s spiced...
Can we already call this a tradition? For the third year in a row, we present you a delicious Christmas recipe, courtesy of a chef or restaurant that we frequent,...
Our annual Christmas recipe: Jack Bean’s spiced...
Can we already call this a tradition? For the third year in a row, we present you a delicious Christmas recipe, courtesy of a chef or restaurant that we frequent,...
Upcycle your old sleeping bag (or money) for re...
Christmas is coming. And in the Northern Hemisphere this means winter is here. For some winter means cosy times on the couch, for others it means downhill adventures and even...
Upcycle your old sleeping bag (or money) for re...
Christmas is coming. And in the Northern Hemisphere this means winter is here. For some winter means cosy times on the couch, for others it means downhill adventures and even...
Don’t miss the first ever Rotterdam Vegan Food ...
Next weekend, May 26th and 27th, the first ever Rotterdam Vegan Food & Drink Festival will take place just around the corner from our flagship store.
Don’t miss the first ever Rotterdam Vegan Food ...
Next weekend, May 26th and 27th, the first ever Rotterdam Vegan Food & Drink Festival will take place just around the corner from our flagship store.
How to dress to impress Wes
A new Wes Anderson movie is definitely one of the biggest events among film freaks all over the world. Back in 2014, when his previous movie The Grand Budapest Hotel...
How to dress to impress Wes
A new Wes Anderson movie is definitely one of the biggest events among film freaks all over the world. Back in 2014, when his previous movie The Grand Budapest Hotel...
Passionately excited about curb your enthusiasm
Reunions are rare for television series. Shows tend to run for a couple of years and then they’re done, never to be seen again. This must be a rule, because...
Passionately excited about curb your enthusiasm
Reunions are rare for television series. Shows tend to run for a couple of years and then they’re done, never to be seen again. This must be a rule, because...
Kaapse Maria, an appreciation and a recipe
The end of the year is upon us and that basically means we’ve arrived in the annual period of reflection and appreciation. Our loyal readers will acknowledge that for SUSAN...
Kaapse Maria, an appreciation and a recipe
The end of the year is upon us and that basically means we’ve arrived in the annual period of reflection and appreciation. Our loyal readers will acknowledge that for SUSAN...
Feel good hit of the fall !!!
The early zeroes were an exciting time for those of us who found themselves in the leftfield and outsider area of punk and experimental rock. With labels like 31G from...
Feel good hit of the fall !!!
The early zeroes were an exciting time for those of us who found themselves in the leftfield and outsider area of punk and experimental rock. With labels like 31G from...
Margiela, the Hermès years
Orange & White, a new fancy SUSAN BIJL colour combination? No, these are the colours that guide you through the ‘Margiela, the Hermès years’ exposition at Antwerp’s MoMu. The show...
Margiela, the Hermès years
Orange & White, a new fancy SUSAN BIJL colour combination? No, these are the colours that guide you through the ‘Margiela, the Hermès years’ exposition at Antwerp’s MoMu. The show...
Into The Echo Chamber with Mike D
Let’s just start this post with a confession. We are nerds. Total music nerds. Music has been everywhere in our lives for as long as we can remember. Listening to...
Into The Echo Chamber with Mike D
Let’s just start this post with a confession. We are nerds. Total music nerds. Music has been everywhere in our lives for as long as we can remember. Listening to...
Scope: The New Shoppingbag through Japanese eyes
Surprisingly or not, our home away from home is Japan. Since early in our existence, The New Shoppingbag has been a shooting star in the land of the rising sun....
Scope: The New Shoppingbag through Japanese eyes
Surprisingly or not, our home away from home is Japan. Since early in our existence, The New Shoppingbag has been a shooting star in the land of the rising sun....
The warmth of 20th Century Women
Earlier this year, we did a collaboration with the International Film Festival Rotterdam, releasing a special edition of The New Shoppingbag as part of the official festival merchandise. This was...
The warmth of 20th Century Women
Earlier this year, we did a collaboration with the International Film Festival Rotterdam, releasing a special edition of The New Shoppingbag as part of the official festival merchandise. This was...
The melancholic appeal of Blonde Redhead
Music is a big deal for us. Those who’ve visited our flagship store in Rotterdam will have had their ears caressed by the tones of our favorite artists or internet...
The melancholic appeal of Blonde Redhead
Music is a big deal for us. Those who’ve visited our flagship store in Rotterdam will have had their ears caressed by the tones of our favorite artists or internet...
Louis C.K., the funny phenomenon
From fatal nut allergies to soldiers lost in war to slavery… If there’s one thing almost all of us seem to agree on, it’s that these are dark times. And...
Louis C.K., the funny phenomenon
From fatal nut allergies to soldiers lost in war to slavery… If there’s one thing almost all of us seem to agree on, it’s that these are dark times. And...
Graanmarkt 13 and its extraordinary vegetable d...
One of the exciting parts of Susan Bijl is that we get to meet and work with inspiring initiatives all over the world. Graanmarkt 13 in Antwerp is one of...
Graanmarkt 13 and its extraordinary vegetable d...
One of the exciting parts of Susan Bijl is that we get to meet and work with inspiring initiatives all over the world. Graanmarkt 13 in Antwerp is one of...
Black & White: collections of bags and songs
Earlier this year we asked our followers on Instagram and Facebook about their ‘all time’ favorite SUSAN BIJL colour combination. We have been making our trademark bags for 16 years...
Black & White: collections of bags and songs
Earlier this year we asked our followers on Instagram and Facebook about their ‘all time’ favorite SUSAN BIJL colour combination. We have been making our trademark bags for 16 years...
Remty Elenga: artist in the Susan Bijl Store
Remty Elenga (Los Angeles, 1987) is a versatile artist. Her work features sculptures, installations, photography and video and was exhibited on several art fairs, Showroom MAMA and at the Rotterdam...
Remty Elenga: artist in the Susan Bijl Store
Remty Elenga (Los Angeles, 1987) is a versatile artist. Her work features sculptures, installations, photography and video and was exhibited on several art fairs, Showroom MAMA and at the Rotterdam...
Rock, a hairy history
Isn’t hairstyle the color of rock music? The visual tone by which we can instantly and instinctively identify a group’s musical identity or genre? Often even a characteristic asset of...
Rock, a hairy history
Isn’t hairstyle the color of rock music? The visual tone by which we can instantly and instinctively identify a group’s musical identity or genre? Often even a characteristic asset of...
The unbearable brightness of colour
Marcus Rothkowitz was a painter, born in Russia whom eventually moved to New York City. Just like so many of his (Jewish) peers did for obvious reasons. He went on...
The unbearable brightness of colour
Marcus Rothkowitz was a painter, born in Russia whom eventually moved to New York City. Just like so many of his (Jewish) peers did for obvious reasons. He went on...
The amusing environmentalist
In Europe, not many people are acquainted with the work of Carl Hiaasen, writer in Florida. From the early eighties, Hiaasen has worked on a remarkable body of work. His...
The amusing environmentalist
In Europe, not many people are acquainted with the work of Carl Hiaasen, writer in Florida. From the early eighties, Hiaasen has worked on a remarkable body of work. His...
We all love Wes
Isn’t Wes Anderson probably everyone’s favourite filmmaker? His great, unique imagination at least applies to a large chunk of the contemporary cinema crowd. De Texan filmmaker, now in his forties,...
We all love Wes
Isn’t Wes Anderson probably everyone’s favourite filmmaker? His great, unique imagination at least applies to a large chunk of the contemporary cinema crowd. De Texan filmmaker, now in his forties,...
The craft of comedy
Everybody knows Jerry Seinfeld. Together with Larry David he brought us Seinfeld. Almost 25 years after it first aired, it’s still innovative and deadly funny. A show about nothing? Try...
The craft of comedy
Everybody knows Jerry Seinfeld. Together with Larry David he brought us Seinfeld. Almost 25 years after it first aired, it’s still innovative and deadly funny. A show about nothing? Try...
The sour taste of health
Taking food seriously is the fastest course to a vast and healthy diet. Minimizing your intake of sugars, fat and all kinds of artificial additives will give you a good...
The sour taste of health
Taking food seriously is the fastest course to a vast and healthy diet. Minimizing your intake of sugars, fat and all kinds of artificial additives will give you a good...