Coronaproof Shopping during Designer Days: These are the measures – Fashion

A.F. Vandevorst: “We ask everyone to wear mouth masks”

“Right now, we have an archive on an area of more than 1,000 square meters,” says Tina Debo of A.F. Vandevorst. The archive, which runs until 27 June, is by appointment. A maximum of 20 people are allowed and after each assembly the clothes are dimmed.

“For the Desinger days we are in a slightly smaller room. There still needs to be plenty of space to keep your distance. We no longer work by appointment, but the number of people who can enter at the same time is limited,” says Debo.

As in most shops, when entering and at the checkout, there are disinfectants for your hands. It is also requested to wear mouth masks, in the changing rooms they are even mandatory. “So far, our buyers are very compliant with our guidelines. We hope it stays that way.”

Christian Wijnants: “An extra large place and electronic payment”

Additional measures have also been taken at Christian Wijnants. They usually rent out an area of 120 square meters during the share sale, this time they have opted for a property of 600 square meters. A maximum of 35 people can shop there at the same time. “We will ensure that there is no more than one person per ten square metres. At the entrance is someone who monitors the number of people. There is also a large coot from which we can set up the door, so there is certainly sufficient ventilation,” explains Eva De Maesschalck of Christian Wijnants.

Hand gels are provided at the checkout and in the changing rooms. As with A.F. Vandevorst, they ask buyers to wear as many mouth masks as possible, and the staff present will do the same. “Stocksales like to pay with cash, but this year we ask you to pay as much electronically as possible.”

Queues are distributed and escorted as far as possible so that bargain hunters do not get in each other’s way. “The handling rooms have an entrance and exit. Each changing room has its own clothes rack and mirror. After installation, the clothing is steamed,” explains De Maesschalck. In the store itself, the shelves are much further apart than usual. The sale of fabrics also takes place in a separate room. “We want everyone to feel safe when shopping.”

Ann Demeulemeester: ‘Shopping time is limited to 2 hours’

Similar measures were taken at Ann Demeulemeester. “Up to 50 people can shop at the same time. Only when someone comes out can someone else be allowed in,” the label explains by email. When entering, there is disinfection gel, just like in the rest of the room. Here, too, a mouth mask is mandatory.

“We ask everyone to shop for up to two hours and keep to the distance of 1.5 meters at any time,” it still sounds. There are envelopes, but they are very limited. At Ann Demeulemeester you can pay with cash, but for the fabric sale it waits until next year. After all, as with Christian Wijnants, a kind of way has emerged: whoever enters the elevator, when you go outside, you walk through the stairs. A maximum of one person is allowed in the lift at the same time.

Rosier41: ‘Natural ventilation’

“The shops have been open for about four weeks. I think everyone knows how to shop a little bit safe,” says multi-brand boutique Rosier41. The area in which the share sale takes place is about 100 square meters and is completely disinfected. There is also additional hand gel at the checkout and changing rooms.

“We do not work with a reservation system, but the number of people is limited. Because it’s not very big here, it’s easy to overlook,” the manager said. The door is open all day and there are fans for natural ventilation. Appropriate clothing is hung and cushioned separately. “Actually, just like we’ve done in the last few weeks,” the manager said.

Labels Inc: ‘No physical contact’

Second-hand store Labels Inc. expects a limited influx during Designer Days. “It’s been very quiet for weeks and I expect the same with these stock market sales. Normally I get a very international audience on the floor. Fashion lovers fly here from the USA, Italy or China to buy great designers at discounts during the Designer Days. Unfortunately, this is not possible now,” explains manager Erna Vandekerckhove.

In quiet moments, mouth masks are not mandatory, but when things get a little busier. “I assume that we all want to take care of each other a little bit.” She only wears a mouth mask when she lends a hand in the locker room, but with physical contact she adapts. Here, too, appropriate clothing is dampened and there are hand gels everywhere. After installation, the cabins are disinfected.

“Right now, we have an archive on an area of more than 1,000 square meters,” says Tina Debo of A.F. Vandevorst. The archive, which runs until 27 June, is by appointment. A maximum of 20 people are allowed and after each assembly the clothes are dimmed. “For the Desinger days we are in a slightly smaller room. There still needs to be plenty of space to keep your distance. We no longer work by appointment, but the number of people who can enter at the same time is limited,” says Debo. As in most shops, when entering and at the checkout, there are disinfectants for your hands. It is also requested to wear mouth masks, in the changing rooms they are even mandatory. “So far, our buyers are very compliant with our guidelines. We hope it stays that way.” Additional measures have also been taken at Christian Wijnants. They usually rent out an area of 120 square meters during the share sale, this time they have opted for a property of 600 square meters. A maximum of 35 people can shop there at the same time. “We will ensure that there is no more than one person per ten square metres. At the entrance is someone who monitors the number of people. There is also a large coot from which we can set up the door, so there is certainly sufficient ventilation,” explains Eva De Maesschalck of Christian Wijnants. Hand gels are provided at the checkout and in the changing rooms. As with A.F. Vandevorst, they ask buyers to wear as many mouth masks as possible, and the staff present will do the same. “Stocksales like to pay with cash, but this year we ask you to pay as much electronically as possible.” Queues are distributed and escorted as far as possible so that bargain hunters do not get in each other’s way. “The handling rooms have an entrance and exit. Each changing room has its own clothes rack and mirror. After installation, the clothing is steamed,” explains De Maesschalck. In the store itself, the shelves are much further apart than usual. The sale of fabrics also takes place in a separate room. “We want everyone to feel safe when shopping.” Similar measures have been taken at Ann Demeulemeester. “Up to 50 people can shop at the same time. Only when someone comes out can someone else be allowed in,” the label explains by email. When entering, there is disinfection gel, just like in the rest of the room. Here, too, a mouth mask is mandatory. “We ask everyone to shop for up to two hours and keep to the distance of 1.5 meters at any time,” it still sounds. There are envelopes, but they are very limited. At Ann Demeulemeester you can pay with cash, but for the fabric sale it waits until next year. After all, as with Christian Wijnants, a kind of way has emerged: whoever enters the elevator, when you go outside, you walk through the stairs. A maximum of one person is allowed in the lift at the same time. “The shops have been open for about four weeks. I think everyone knows how to shop a little bit safe,” says multi-brand boutique Rosier41. The area in which the share sale takes place is about 100 square meters and is completely disinfected. There is also additional hand gel at the checkout and changing rooms. “We do not work with a reservation system, but the number of people is limited. Because it’s not very big here”It’s easy to overlook,” the manager says. The door is open all day and there are fans for natural ventilation. Appropriate clothing is hung and cushioned separately. “Actually, just like we’ve done in the past,” the manager said. Second-hand store Labels Inc. expects a limited influx during Designer Days. “It’s been very quiet for weeks and I expect the same with these stock market sales. Normally I get a very international audience on the floor. Fashion lovers fly here from the USA, Italy or China to buy great designers at discounts during the Designer Days. Unfortunately, this is not possible now,” explains manager Erna Vandekerckhove. In quiet moments, mouth masks are not mandatory, but when things get a little busier. “I assume that we all want to take care of each other a little bit.” She only wears a mouth mask when she lends a hand in the locker room, but with physical contact she adapts. Here, too, appropriate clothing is dampened and there are hand gels everywhere. After installation, the cabins are disinfected.