User:Stefan-011-kleu/Huis Baeyens

Huis Baeyens is a Belgian company specializing in the sale and rental of costumes and accessories for individuals or businesses. After 110 years in Antwerp, the company has decided to relocate its two branches to one location in Borsbeek, where they have been established since 2020.

Origin
The company was founded in 1911 by brothers Charles and Alfons Baeyens after they took over the Verstraeten-Driessens business. It grew into a large company in the Antwerp region specializing in costumes for gatherings, theaters, and plays.

Family business
The company was always passed down to the next generation of the Baeyens family, and from 1961 onwards, Lily Kallehauge continued the business. In 2024, the company is run by Gert, Bart, and Anke Baeyens. Even the great-grandchildren are actively involved in Huis Baeyens.

Location
In 1911, the first store opened in the center of Antwerp. People could go there to rent premiums and buy items. Baeyens' toy store was also located there. The second branch was opened around 2007 in Wommelgem. Here, it was also possible to buy and rent other items besides premium rentals. Since January 2020, the store in Wommelgem has been closed, and not much later, the property in Antwerp as well. Since then, the company has been located at Frans Beirenslaan 3 in Borsbeek.

Projects
After many generations, the company has become a household name in the theater, stage, TV, and costume industries, serving ordinary consumers to large corporations. For years, they have collaborated with companies, individuals, and more recently, influencers. Below is an overview of completed projects over time, categorized: