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I am every woman
ORANJESTAD — Bernadette de Jong is the owner of the newest must-go-to bou-
tique on the Main Street of Oranjestad. Affaire de Femmes, meaning Women’s
Affairs in French, is paradise for fashionistas. This is a unique store where European
fashion brands will dress you up to impress others. Your personality will be under-
scored as Affaire de Femmes is about making you shine.
At the beginning of the Main Street, you will find the sophisticated and stylish win-
dow of Affaire de Femmes in a black-gold-silver setting with mannequin dolls that
show different styles with stand-out looks, straight elegance with a nonchalant
edge. Bernadette: “Yes, you notice the difference. I sell European designer brands
that make you feel every women and because they are a sustainable product it
does not only make you look beautiful but also consider our environment.” It all
started with the feeling she had when she dresses in her favorite fashion. “I feel just
great and that is the energy you give out. People react to that and women love
to be admired, let us be honest.” She owns another Affaire de Femmes boutique
in Curacao that opened in 1998. “For years I had in mind to start another one in
Aruba, but I waited for the right opportunity. And here we are in the Main Street
of Oranjestad.”
Dress to make an impact
Upon entering the store, dynamic energy welcomes you with a smile. Bernadette’s
passion for fashion is in her blood. “Since I was a little girl I got crazy about dress- Fontaine, a French-based The most luxurious materials
ing up.” Her style is cool elegant and that reflects in the boutique’s collection. “I
love a woman’s look when it is classy and comfy. You need to be able to move
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around.” The store carries Repeat is all about cash-
a varied collection. Every mere caressing the skin.
woman can find her vibe, Dutch top model, Doutzen
there. The brands are strict- Kroes, is the face for this
ly European, such as Anne easy chic exclusive brand.
company. “A great white are combined with style.
blouse, a cool jeans and Affaire de Femmes has it all
glam heels. That’s Anne for the confident woman
Fontaine.” Looks brimming who knows what she likes.
with timeless elegance. Bernadette: “Most women
French class with a smooth that come in here know
fit. what they want. Whether
From Milan, the brand Pa- you need a cool rock look,
trizia Pepe takes fashion business office, evening
from flirty dresses to tailor- gala, sportive look…. Af-
made look. Italian rock faire de Femmes has got
glam in a deliberate mini- your back.” Italian high
malist tone you could say heels and sneakers are
so. Top quality that fits like also part of the store’s of-
your skin. Perfect for the fering. What else to say?
confident woman. Anoth- This is clearly a case to go
er of the Italian brands is and see for yourself. Affaire
Closed, based in Germany, de Femmes convinces with
is characterized as comfy quality and will show you
and casual. . that every woman shines.q
Boutique affaires de Femmes
Mainstreet 4
+2975885135
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Affaire de Femmes
www.affairedefemmes.net