GDPR

04/05/18

General Data Protection Regulation


GDPR is a European law for the protection of privacy. Because many people want their privacy, we would like to inform you about how we handle the data we collect. We believe that our Anna Pops fans have a right to the protection of their personal data and we have modified our privacy statement on our new site. We promise that we will protect your personal data and will never share or sell it to third parties. 

More information about our privacy statement? Contact us by e-mail.

Our own shoe collection

26/03/18

Ocra by Pops

We have a weakness for unique shoes, you already knew that. It was a matter of time before we released our own collection. In May last year, we visited the factory of shoe manufacturer Ocra in Italy and the idea grew to design a small collection exclusively for our customers. Together with the factory, we looked for quality leather, a refined finish, and of course an excellent fit.


Mini Collection
During the design process, we paid attention for proportions: the height of the shoe, distance from the nose to the onset of the fasteners, the thickness of the sole, etc. The result is a mini collection of 9 different shoes in different sizes. Timeless models with an original choice of lace positions and materials. We choose for example materials who change color according to the light that falls on them. There is a first step and a derby. The shoes are available online as well as in the shop in Aalst.

The connection 3.0

22/03/18

Where taste makers meet fashion makers

The connection 2018 is over! That this 3rd edition was successful again is also shown by the turnout. More than 600 curious people came on Friday evening. They were able to enjoy the spring and summer collections of 2018. In addition, the attendees have had a real total experience: taste makers meet fashion makers! 
The ultimate experience this year consisted of:
* 5 stages dressed as green islands spread over 2 halls;
* 5 families who showed the collections;
* Food of l'Histoire 32 and Cheeses of Van Tricht
* Music by DJ R. Rolex

Women's clothing and accessories from Bogaert, clothes for men from Pastoor, spectacles and sunglasses from Pupil, children's shoes and clothing from Anna Pops, hairstyles through Le Salon. 

All this is made possible thanks to: Bogaert (women), Pastoor (men), Pupil (optics), l'Histoire 32 (food & drinks), Puur groen (green setting) and le Salon (hairstyles). 
This year we have been able to call on a number of experts who have assisted us: De Filatuur, De Kringwinkel Teleshop, Cîme and Kazen Van Tricht. We are also very grateful for all the help behind the scenes and from all the super models.

Thanks to all visitors for making another great edition of it... On to the next one!
... we are already very proud,
Anna Pops

5 rules of thumb

11/12/17

by podologist Kaat Parmentier



5 rules of thumb for a good children's shoe

1. A children's shoe must be of the right size in length, width and height. Also provide sufficient height for the toes.

2. The ideal children's shoe is closed at the back. It has a barely to impressable heel closure/contrefort as well as a good fit around the heel.

3. A child's shoe must bend in the right place: just at the level of the toes so that the foot can roll off normally. There must also be no torsion (twisting) in the longitudinal direction. In other words, you may not be able to swing the shoe out like a mop.

4. Children's shoes should preferably have an adjustable closure: laces or velcro. Button your laces, otherwise your shoe will fall off your foot and the foot will not be stable.

5. Does your child do sport? Make sure you have an adapted sports shoe: a running shoe for walking, a tennis shoe for playing tennis, a football shoe for playing football.... 

WoW what a brand

09/12/16

Nathalie Verlinden

Women's shoes / children shoes / ecological / fantastically beautiful / ... but what else? We fired nine questions to her ...


1.How would you describe your role within ‘Nathalie Verlinden’ – the brand?

I am a busy bee and like to do a bit of everything. I do the design, sales, follow up the manufacturing process in Italy, I take care of the transport and billing but above all, I am a mother. 


2. Where did it all begin? What is the reason you do what you do? What makes you so passionate?

The start was very impulsive. I just followed my gut feeling, but making shoes has proven to be tremendously captivating.


3. If ever you had the chance to travel continuously, what would be the first place you would visit? 

There are so many beautiful and interesting places, but Canada and Argentina are on my to do list. 


4. How does your day start? 

I take breakfast with my 11 year old daughter while we listen to the radio. I always eat a self composed bowl of cereals. 


5. What or who inspires you? 

That varies. It all depends on my focus during that period. It might be art or architecture but also nature or landscapes. 


6. What is your favorite piece of design or art?

I find it very difficult to chose only one piece. One of my favorite designs is the Japanese tea pot by Katsufumi Baba and I bought a few art works recently by John Van Oers, a sculptor from Antwerp. 


7. What is your most beautiful creation so far? 

Again? So hard to chose! I think I am just very proud of the philosophy behind the collection, the eco-friendly way of producing. It is all about quality of life. I am always looking for new and better designs and consider business and the impact it has on the quality of our lives. It is a constant struggle, finding this balance. The importance is doing things better, not just more! 


8. What would be your advise for a young starter, seen from your perspective?  

Passion is not enough. I work in an emotionally driven market, the fashion and luxury industry. Economic times are uncertain, so a longterm vision and strategy are undispensable, in order to survive unforeseen storms.  


9.Do you have any other creative kills that you would elaborate? 

Yes, every season, but I remind myself everytime that the cobbler needs to stick to his last.

Alpine cows in the mist

22/08/16

A journey through Surselva with our kids - Switserland

We choose Switserland as the excellent roadstop between Belgium and Italy. But it's more than a quick stop, we stay for 10 days in Val Lumnezia (the Valley of Light) in Graubünden. Our base camp is a fine designed apartment from Belgian owners, called Casa Lumnezia in Vignogn. 


Summer in the Alps is great for kids.... There are a lot of amazing lakes like the Caumasee in Flims, the Badensee in Davos Munts,... all with the same crystal clear water. Also hiking is a great idea! We take early in the morning the sesselbahn from Bergstation Triel to Piz Hitzegfen and walk over the tops to Piz Mundaum. It's a special moment... just the mist, the alpine cows and the 4 of us. The cows with their typical bells are absolutely not affraid... and sometimes you must "push" them away so you can continue your trail. After this hard "work" we spoil ourself with some wellness at the Waldhaus in Flims. Oh, and don't miss the Rheinschlucht.... it's an amazing monument of nature. 

An other pearl of this region is his high-end architecture; Vrin, the village of architect Gion A. Caminada, Chapelle St-Benedict and the Therms of Vals from architect Peter Zumthor, the Gelbe Haus from architect Valerio Olgiato, the Bundner Kunstmuseum in Chur, ....


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