Brussels lace
The expression Brussels lace refers to lace products (e.g. for collars, cuffs, dresses, etc.), for which Brussels has been a production focus since around 1700.
Brussels lace, around 1800
Brussels lace veil, 1690/1700
“Brussels leaders” are more important in media coverage when EU or NATO issues are discussed at the level of top politics.
The Belgian national dish chicory is also jokingly referred to in German-speaking countries as "Brussels lace".
literature
- Corinne ter Assatouroff, Martine Vrebos: Brussels Lace in the collections of the Museums of the City. Costume and Lace Museum of the City of Brussels, Brussels 2004.