It seems like a big theme on this trip will be food. As someone who usually eats lunch at her desk and dinner while leaning on the kitchen counter...I am not complaining.
Today we were joined by Dirk De Vos, International Sales Manager from Van de Velde. He is the only man in our group of fifteen women.
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| He seems fairly comfortable with the male-female ratios, doesn't he? |
We spent some time walking the lovely streets of Ghent where we saw a lot of beautiful lingerie!
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| This window features the new Marie Jo and Andres Sarda. Ruby Daisy alert! |
Then we loaded onto a bus and took a short ride from Ghent to Schellebelle, where Van de Velde's design center, manufacturing facility, quality control center and shipping warehouse are located. We got to meet a lot of their staff - so warm and welcoming.
I have to say, it is really exciting seeing the very first steps in the design process for something that ultimately becomes a bra, and possibly one that is one of your favorites.
They really do check and test every.single.piece. of EVERYTHING (fabric, lace, hardware) before it ships. Check out the attention to detail!
I have to say, it is really exciting seeing the very first steps in the design process for something that ultimately becomes a bra, and possibly one that is one of your favorites.
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| Who says bras need to be black, nude or white? Look at all these glorious colors! |
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| Then, how does it fit? |
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| She was concentrating so intently she didn't even realize I took her picture. |
And then...time to eat! Yay!
We headed back to the center of historic Ghent to the Ghent River Hotel.
Located right on the canal, it has a lovely dock where you can take evening boat tours of the city.
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| Is it really so hard to believe that a boat and canal offer a fantastic backdrop for sharing bra fitting tips and ideas? |
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| Some of the very helpful Van de Velde customer service reps joined us. So fun. |
Tomorrow? Off to Brugge, Belgium...famous for Godiva chocolate...Mmmmm.
xoxo,
Janelle
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