« Our philosophy when creating a product is naturally to protect against sunburn, but also to protect against what you cannot see or feel, which means all the damage caused well before sunburn appears. » Lionel de Benetti, President of Clarins Laboratories.

Clarins Multi-Cellular Protection Sun Care products are designed as genuine sun beauty products which let you develop an even, long-lasting tan while preserving the skin’s health and youthful beauty.

No self-respecting Belgian would ever dream of drinking a cup of coffee without a piece of chocolate. Corné Toison d’Or’s Napolitains will not make an exception to the rule as they proceed to melt every chocoholic’s heart in the land. In fact, these refined, superior chocolates can even be enjoyed without coffee, and that’s saying something! Individually wrapped in lovely colour foil according to flavour, these little gems should only trigger one question: which shall I taste first: black chocolate/ginger, black chocolate/orange or still, milk/nougatine?

Each 180 grams box of Corné Toison d’Or’s latest chocolate sin contains 40 Napolitains in 3 (milk, dark, 88% dark) or 5 (milk, dark, dark/ginger, dark/orange, milk/nougatine) different flavours. Get ready for coffee mornings, afternoon teas or solitary moments of greediness.

The name Thierry Muret probably doesn’t ring any bell and yet, his creations have probably seduced you throughout the years. Indeed, the pralines of the Executive Chef of the Godiva House have already beguiled millions of taste buds the world over.

At last, his most prestigious creations are assembled in an exclusive, limited edition chocolate box, the Tentations du Chef. The long-awaited chocolate collection indisputably proves Thierry’s immense expertise and boundless passion for chocolate. Let yourself be seduced and taste these delicacies that will give a superior and classy twist to any occasion.
This collection is only available in our shops.

Ready for a mind-blowing experience? Then the Ardbeg Corryvreckan was blended for you. This single malt owes its name to a dangerously renowned whirlpool to the north of the Scottish isle of Islay. This intense, complex whisky manages to balance the untameable character and passion of the Ardberg nature with unexpected softness and delicateness, making it an essential component to any whisky lover’s collection…
 
The second rebel also draws its name from Islay, albeit in the island’s loch. The characteristics of this monument of authenticity and originality revolve around the rich notes of sherry ensuing from the maturing process of the liquid gold in old sherry casks. Awarded with the prestigious prize of Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray’s 2009 edition Whisky Bible, the Ardberg Uigeadai is nothing short of a true taste of Scotland in a tumbler.

In 1818, the doting mother of Tsar Alexander placed an order for a special cognac to be made exclusively for her son. Almost two hundred years later, the recipe to this unique nectar was uncovered and the Hennessy Paradis Impérial recreated. This rare, subtle, a high-quality cognac comes in a fitting flagon. Indeed, the luxurious gift box contains a crystal decanter with a solid crystal stopper and gold-plated label epitomizing elegance, refinement and good taste.

As an amateur of great cognacs, you cannot pass the opportunity of tasting the Hennessy Privé. Hennessy’s master assembler selected the finest eaux-de-vie and matured them in young barrels, which resulted in a true masterpiece balancing a beautiful structure and incomparable smoothness. This cognac was truly made for the finest taste buds…

If there are few things you enjoy more than discovering new whiskies… the Glenmorrangie Discovery Pack was made for you. Admittedly, there’s not much we can teach you about Glenmorrangie since, as a connoisseur, you are well aware that it truly deserves its reputation as the most complex and subtle single malt in the world.

But we can tell you that your Discovery Pack contains world-renowned Glenmorrangie The Original and three other varieties that you will want to discover, one by one: Glenmorrangie Quinta Ruba, Glenmorrangie Lasanta and last but not least, the Glenmorrangie Nectar d’Or…

Wait not a second longer; the Glenmorrangie Discovery pack is only available in our shops…

Elegance from cuffs to collar…
 
Great news on the airport shops front! World famous shirt maker Cavallaro Napoli has just opened a retail point where you will find its range of men’s and women’s shirts and blouses made in Italy. The impeccable cut and trendy details around the cuffs and collars, including buttons and patches, make these garments an essential addition to any wardrobe.

Available in Terminal A & B.

Right now, you’ll be rummaging around to find an original Valentine’s Day present for your loved one. Look no further, for Moët & Chandon Rosé has thought of the ideal gift with its superb bottle on which you will write your own personal message. Each bottle comes with its special pen with which you can write or draw a tender, funny or sexy message. Tag away and let your love flow.
 
Let your heart do the talking. We hope that your words will prove as bubbly and sparkling as this Rosé champagne and wish you an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.

To mark its 40th anniversary, Kenzo has produced a series of floral silk scarves.
The splendid, colourful and tonic prints were taken from the archives of the fashion house and date back to 1980. Fantasy, light, joy, colour, freedom, love, dream and poetry… so many words that have characterised Kenzo’s highly personal universe since its creation uncoil around the scarf. Now you can wear the Kenzo colours and words proudly around your neck.
Buy your Kenzo scarf at the Fashion Shop, Terminal A and B.

100% silk, 90x90. On sale at the Fashion Shop, Terminal A and B.

Baby Chic...

This spring, the Kids Paradise shop presents the Baby Dior collection. The legendary French fashion house reinterprets childhood colours, refined details and precious fabrics with its usual chic and skill. Nothing is too chic for your baby!
Discover the new Baby Dior collection in the 'Kid’s Paradise shop', Terminal A.

Cartier’s latest fragrance is much more than a perfume. This innovation in the universe of high perfumery consists in a great floral composition around one theme, the purest flower of them all… the lily.

Baiser Volé recreates the delicacy of a bunch of lilies with the sensuousness of the petals, the powdery pistil and the freshness of the leaves. The sublime bottle remains faithful to the tradition of the legendary jeweller and invites the sophisticated woman to clasp the bottle as she would a piece of jewellery while the magnetic essence incites every man caught in the trail of the fragrance to steal a kiss.

When Salvador Dali meets Gala in the summer of 1929, his life changes forever. She becomes his muse, his inspiration, his everything… forever. She is the brush he paints with, the pencil between his fingers, the canvas for his love, his alphabet. For her, he will create the “Daligramas”.
In 1970, Dali asks fine leather craftsman Lancel to create a Daligramas-pinted bag and today, the esoteric symbols that still convey love and art return in a new Lancel collection, simply baptised Daligramme. You will simply adore the quirky bicycle chain charm, which symbolises the true commitment between two energies going in the same direction.

Take advantage of your passage at the airport to discover the exclusive Lancel collection at a great price, and write your love with a daligram!

At long last, Steven Spielberg’s epic adaptation of the adventures of Tintin will be released this fall, meaning that hordes of us will run to the nearest cinema to fall under the spell of The Secret of the Unicorn.

Worldwide Tintinophiles are in for a great surprise when they land or pass through Brussels airport – even when travelling inside the European union. A treasure-trove of exclusive Tintin articles at a discount of up to 21% VAT awaits them.

The range evidently includes the comic books but also some fabulous resin collectibles, Milou cuddly toys, key holders, pencil cases, pens, t-shirts and even crockery. And for chocolate lovers everywhere, some delicious Neuhaus Tintin cubes.

Put a smile on someone’s face or better still, treat yourself to a fabulous gift Made in Belgium!

Brussels, 13 December 2010 – In compliance with a European Resolution, tax-free shopping in airports ended in 1999. Today, this decision still confuses air-travellers, who are not aware that it is still possible to purchase products in Belgian airports at an advantageous price. According to a survey by research institute Alpha Marketing Research (commissioned by Belgian Sky Shops) 68% of airline travellers still don’t know that they can buy cheaper products when taking a plane. Thus, millions of passengers miss on great deals every year.

The European authorities banned tax-free shopping in airports in 1999. Since then, people travelling inside the European Union must pay the VAT (21% in Belgium) on all products purchased in Belgian airports. The owner of most of the airport’s shops reacted by reducing his prices by 21%, the amount of the VAT. The survey concludes that only a small minority of travellers are aware of this advantage. In 2009 alone, Brussels airport received 17 million travellers, and Charleroi 4 million. Ultimately, this means that millions of passengers have an incorrect perception of the pricing.

The survey

486 passengers were interviewed at Brussels airport within the framework of this survey. 28% never make a purchase at the airport. Only 33% were aware that the price of most products sold at the airport is advantageous. And even fewer travellers were conscious that this price advantage was also applicable for travel inside the European Union. Furthermore, only 19% of people interviewed knew that most of the prices in the airport are lower than in the city.

Tax-free prices

In 1999, a European Resolution banned the tax-free sale of products in airports for intra-European Union passengers. Belgian Sky Shop, which owns most of the shops in the Brussels and Charleroi airports, thus decided to modify its pricing policy in such a way that passengers travelling inside the European Union should not be penalised by this resolution. They managed to do this by adjusting most of their products’ prices in such a way that their clients could still benefit from the blatant advantage of tax-free prices. Prices for passengers travelling inside the European Union are identical than for those travelling outside Europe. Belgian Sky Shop’s pricing policy consists in deducting the tax on added value (in Belgium, this tax can be up to 21%) from the prices applicable in the city, for most of its products (see here a table summarising Belgian Sky Shop’s pricing policy for its main product categories).

Communication campaign

With the aim of tackling this confusion of passengers, Belgian Sky Shops launched an intensive communication campaign in the Brussels and Charleroi airports.

Nicolas Van Brandt, CEO of Belgian Sky Shops, explains: “the abolition of tax-free shopping proved a huge disappointment for many people travelling in Europe, which is understandable. We wanted travellers to benefit from advantageous prices at the airport. When you travel inside the European Union, you will pay the same price as you would if you were travelling outside Europe for most of the products on sale. Since the prices at the airport are much lower than in the city, every traveller may rest assured and be certain that making purchases at the airport makes good financial sense.

Mr Van Bradt further adds that very few people are aware that these same prices are also applicable for travellers coming back to Belgium. Upon their return, they can very well enjoy the same tax-free advantage.

Truly, there is no better place to do your Christmas shopping than in the white rabbit shops. Find countless gift ideas for young and old, a wide range of wines and champagnes and enjoy one of our many tasting sessions of renowned foie gras (Upignac, Rougié, Castaing) and delicious chocolates (Corné Port-Royal, Godiva, Neuhaus, Café-Tasse, Côte d’Or), which are available at unbeatable prices. Throughout December, come and enjoy the best things in life at Belgian Sky Shops.

Don’t even think of coming to the airport without visiting us! Great sales of up to 50% off await you on all fashion items, leather goods and sunglasses. On top of this, don’t forget the 21%VAT off, which is valid all-year round on these product categories.

You can find the best deals at Sky Shops!

Make the most of your passage at the airport to dig up that little something that will make that special someone happy on this unforgettable day. And really, there is no need to tell them what a good deal you had (regardless your destination).

Indeed, the pricing policy of all the shops bearing the white rabbit logo guarantees a retail price much lower than in town (up to 21% VAT) on most products, even when you are travelling inside the European Union.

Swatch’s world of watches unveils its latest innovation… the watches of the Lady Collection and their double turn bracelet. Come and discover all 10 versions. You’ll want to buy them all to match them with your spring outfit!

Don’t waste another second and come and discover this fabulous collection in our watches shop situated on the first floor of Terminal A.

The Hermès watch is reminiscent of legendary models, such as the Cape Cod, Heure H or still, the Arceau collection… You will fall under the spell of the timeless elegance of these watches and their refinement, perfectly set in celebrated leathers and colours. An irresistible universe opens before you…

Top models around the world are devoted to Guess, which now releases its spring jewellery collection. Once again, Guess demonstrates its inimitable style, dynamic combination of boldness and humour, to play its asset card with glitter and panache, always at the cutting edge of fashion.

Make the most of your next trip to discover the new Guess Jewellery collection, Terminal A, first floor.  

After months of expectation, the moment has finally arrived. Belgian Sky Shops is proud to introduce the newly born “Kids Paradise”. This superb shop stocks the very best for children and teenagers in clothing, toys and books. Kids Paradise brings you the greatest brands in fashion, from 0-months to 14-16 years for girls and boys. Come and browse through the impressive racks of garments by Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Armani, Mexx, Catimini, Boss, DKNY, and Hello Kitty, Kipling, Tartine & Chocolat, etc…

Looking for a gift, a book, or a toy? Search no more, you’re in heaven now: Barbie, Disney, Fisher-Price, Playmobil, Ravensburger, Tintin, Lilliputiens, Playskool, Noukie’s, Lego, Barbapapa...

Come and visit Kids Paradise quickly! The first 100 clients will receive a little present.

Find the shop on the second floor, Terminal A.

It’s playful, cheap, has conquered the whole world and can now be found at Terminal B’s Welcome Shop…

It’s the Ice-Watch of course: 100% colour, 100% Belgian design, and this summer’s must-have fashion accessory. Colour-coordinate your Ice-Watch with your clothes.

Ice-Watch is not only this summer’s must have, it’s the all-round must-give. What colour is yours?

The name brings to mind the Copacabana beach. For the past 25 years, Pain de Sucre has set ablaze the codes of the beachwear universe. The precursor of the jewel-swimsuit, second-skin fabrics and ultra-light, quick-drying fibres has made a name for itself with its impeccable designs that sublimates the curves of women.

The summer 2011 collection pays homage to know-how “made in France” with a new generation of Lycra, exclusive prints and new, chic lines that have ensured the success of the brand since its creation.

2011 will mark Pain de Sucre’s first summer in the boutiques on Terminal A and B. Come and discover the swimsuits, bikinis and pareo wraps before taking off into the sun.

Dazzled by stars?

You’ve come to the right place then! Discover Neuhaus’ new Stars collection.

It all started with the Caprice and the Tentation, two exquisite pralines that would soon gain international recognition. Today, three new starlets sparkle in the firmament of chocolate: Désir, Plaisir and Séduction. With Caprice and Tentation, they make up the clan of the “Irresistible”.

These Neuhaus top-pralines are completely hand-made and are even better than their name. Will you resist them? Open the silver box and choose a Star.

Divine pleasure awaits…

The inimitable Tommy Hilfiger reinvents casual chic and reviews his classics with his trademark irreverent freshness.

Good news for his fans: Tommy Hilfiger has doubled and redesigned its area in the Brussels airport boutique. Twice the space means twice as many men’s, women’s, and children’s garments; a shoes, bags and accessories corner and a brand new beachwear area where you will find the ideal holiday swimwear. Don’t forget to call in at the new Hilfiger boutique and enjoy tax-free prices even when you travel inside the European Union.

To mark the opening, a Tommy Hilfiger gift awaits every client! *

* While stocks last.

Close your eyes and imagine a fragrance blending feminity, luxury and elegance. The very first perfume of the House of Jimmy Choo is the essential accessory for the Jimmy Choo woman.

The top note brings green smells as the Tiger Orchid reaches the heart note and finally, the sensuous blend of Indonesian patchouli and Caramel linger in the base note, all contributing to the glamour and desire captured in the faceted bottled inspired by the opulence of Murano glassware. Jimmy Choo.

A perfume for women of style and luxury. 

A luminescent scent. Sparking make-up gems. Crystal changes into an olfactory energy and becomes luminescent scent.

Swarovki’s Aura, an incandescent fruity floral that captures light, diffracts it and diffuses it in a thousand and one luminous vibrations. Women who wear it become the source of an intense, sensuous radiance.

The start of our sales will not go unnoticed. From day one, enjoy a discount of up to -40% on already advantageous tax-free prices (-21% VAT all year round, even when you are travelling inside the EU).

It’s bargain time everyone! Buy the greatest brands at a fraction of the original price. You’ll be spoilt for choice: Burberry, Façonnable, Essentiel, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss … children are also in for a treat with our kids’ fashion and toys also on sale. Follow the White Rabbit at the airport and get twice as much (or more) for your money!

It’s that time of year again. Time to forget your everyday hassles, that stressful job, the rat race, and time to think of number one (that’s you)! You have until 31 August to enjoy cut prices on a huge selection of products including eau de toilette (Weekend Women by Burberry, Wish by Chopard, Sun by Jill Sander), a Maybelline make-up case or still, Calvin Klein swimwear or t-shirts.

Why not celebrate your landing in style and embark your favourite, ready-to-enjoy cocktail. Choose between Bacardi’s Mojito Classic or Pina Colada or Smirnoff’s Caipiroska or Metropolitan.

During the holidays, each to their own… little pleasure!

Flying off into the sunlight? Well here’s a tip for you then: (conveniently) leave/forget your old (ok, last season’s) sunglasses at home and come and discover our brand new shop situated Gate A on the first floor, where you will find the most gorgeous, trendiest sunglasses that will guarantee a sublime new summer look.

Glance to the left, quick look to the right, and already, dizziness threatens you, for here, the prices are über seductive too! Indeed, enjoy tax-free prices, or a deduction of up to 21% VAT compared with the same product in town.

Sun or no sun, you’ll have some great shades!
And you can never have too many accessories…

Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts. From 15 July, enjoy even more discounts, as even the most luxurious brands are slashing their prices by up to 50% on tax-free goods! July truly is the month for good deals.

You won’t need to hesitate for a second in the likely event that something catches your eye, and refusing your child a little gift will truly prove a difficult task with such great conditions. Don’t wait a minute longer and come for the sales… (It’s the perfect opportunity to discover our new collections too!) 

Be among the first to discover and enjoy our brand new Wellness area on the first floor of Terminal A. Pleasure, relaxation and well-being dedicated brands such as Rituals, Algotherm, Nuxe, Erborian, Naturelle d’Orient organic cosmetics, Furterer hair care, and home fragrances Esteban all await you.

Reach your paradise island relaxed and ready to go. Your body and mind deserve a holiday too!

Now for an exquisite morsel of news for all you food lovers out there: the Gourmet’s Corner is expanding, which of course, means more floor space for goodies!

You are bound to unearth a gem in our treasure trove of flavours. Find your foodie friend the perfect gift amongst the Belgian range of specialities that includes cheese, chocolates and biscuits… or why not treat yourself some rare spices and other figureheads of gastronomy such as foie gras and smoked salmon, unless you wish to stock up on our fine groceries and fresh produce.

This unmissable stopover has something in store for every traveller.

Find the Gourmet’s Corner on Gate A, 1^st floor.

Did you know that the weakest part of your luggage is very often its zip? Indeed, a simple ball pen is enough to break any zipper. Renowned luggage innovator Delsey has designed a revolutionary security solution: the Zip Securi Tech, a double, patented zipper that will ensure the impregnability of your luggage.

Thanks to Delsey, stealing will no longer be child’s play!

Take advantage of your passage at the airport to discover the exclusive Delsey Securi Tech zip system. Simply follow the White Rabbit sign and enjoy a discount of up to 21% VAT on prices applicable in the city, even when you are travelling within the EU.

There’s nothing quite like a chilled glass of rosé to slide into holiday mode. Enjoy our summer promotion on a wide selection of rosé wines.

So don’t wait too long before you stock up and see life through rose-coloured glasses, you’ve only got until the end of August!

Don’t forget to visit our shops and to check out just what we have in store for the start of the new school year and the new season.

Great brands, latest trends and timeless classics await you at a fraction of the price. Treat yourself to a piece (or more) of any one of the collections that we will all enjoy wearing this fall. And let yourself be tempted by the last summer pieces, you will enjoy wearing them when you will reach your sunny destination!

Summer might still officially not be over yet, but be among the first to enjoy the greatest palette that autumn has to offer in all the Sky Shops. These pieces are bound to fly off the shelves!

A shot of audacity, a splash of humour, a dash of pleasure… and there you have it: Jean-Paul Gaultier very own jus...

Enter the manic, hectic universe of the great designer. This summer, the figurehead of fashion has repackaged his perfume in an authentic cocktail shaker. The new packaging perfectly captures his ever-novel concept of luxury and replaces the famous tin container of Le Mâle.

Since the limited edition shaker is on sale in the Sky Shops perfume shops, drop by and slip this brew of freshness and fantasy into your holdall and let yourself be intoxicated!

Holders of an American Express card are lucky bunnies indeed! From 1 to 31 August, they will enjoy an extra 10% off * on perfumes and cosmetics, wines and spirits, chocolates and other gourmet products. Just imagine: 10 year off with your care cream for 10% off! Or still, a 10-years old single malt at 10% cheaper! The mind boggles! It goes without say that this very special promotion comes with the usual discounts granted to travellers, ever within the European Union (up to 21% VAT). You’ll really enjoy getting the green plastic out in Zaventem’s White Rabbit Shops in August!

* This offer is not applicable on products subject to another special offer.

As a keen traveller, you already know Tumi. If this is not the case, don’t waste another minute and discover the internationally recognised American brand that has manufactured luggage, wheelie cases, laptop bags and high-quality luggage accessories for the past 30 years.

The Tumi difference lies in its splendid design, functional superiority and technical innovations. Tumi is solid, light and intelligently made. No other brand can boast such an obsession with quality, from the tiniest screw to the FXT ballistic nylon, yet another hardwearing exclusivity.

For all those Saint Thomas amongst you, quickly go to the special Tumi corner located at Terminal A, Fashion, 2^nd floor. You’re in for a great surprise…

Mirroring the emblematic products of the legendary Mont-Blanc house, the bottle of the new masculine fragrance immediately reveals a charismatic personality and assumed sensuousness. 

LEGEND concentrates masculinity, simultaneously expressing strength and tenderness, frankness and mystery. The aromatic fern and notes of lavender instantly gush out before the floral jasmine and rose heart makes its entrance, reinforcing the scent’s magnetism. Evernyl, the substantial molecule of oakmoss, deploys the sensuousness and depth of an already legendary perfume. On sale in the airport perfume shops.

Burberry comes back this autumn with its latest scent: Burberry Body. Just like the emblematic trench coat of the brand, Burberry Body will sublimely drape every woman’s body.

The fragrance opens with the fresh notes of green absinth, elegant peaches and refined freesias. At the heart of the perfume, an absolute floral bouquet of roses and irises delicately melts into the warmth of sandalwood. Finally, cashmere wood, vanilla, amber and musk reveal the trail of the unique, infinitely seductive scent.

The pink gold tinted glass multi-faceted bottle sparkles like a true gem, symbolising the venerable house’s flair for elegance.

On sale in the Sky Shops from September.

The Delvaux house, synonymous with Belgian luxury leather goods, has enjoyed a worldwide reputation since it opened 180 years ago. The D clasp symbolises the handmade bags found in the wardrobes of every luxury lover.

Henceforth, you will find Delvaux in both terminals, A and B. Benefit from tax-free prices in the Delvaux corners – even if you are travelling inside the EU – and unearth the illustrious timeless handbags of the brand, such as the Brilliant, the Pin and the Givry. Discover the next generation of classics, including the Légende, and treat yourself or your other half to small leather good… it’s bound to bring a smile on their face.

Life is so much cooler in the shade! We hope you’ll enjoy your new sunspecs in the sun… but not before benefiting from our 30% discount on a wide range of exclusive eyewear from the most prestigious brands: Gucci, Ray Ban, Prada, Guess, Tod’s, Dior, Persol, Boss, Tom Ford, Swarovski, Vogue, Emporio Armani, Hogan, Ralph Lauren… So before taking off, run to Terminal A or B!

For the past thirty years, The OCCITANE has not once strayed from its founding principles: offering authentic, natural products made in the Provencal tradition and expertise to offer its customers true pleasure in the art of pampering themselves.

The Occitane product range uses controlled designation ingredients including pure essential oils, lavender, olives, almonds or still, fair trade shea butter.

Every collection begins with a story. The true legend of an ingredient, a discovery, a forgotten culture, a smell…. Your skin will never tire of enjoying these stories.