Advice & stories

At Rosette la Vedette, we bring colour to darker days. Not only with beautiful headwear, but also with honest tips and heartwarming stories from people going through the same experience as you. In plain language, with a positive touch and plenty of photos and videos. Because the better informed you are, the stronger you’ll feel, right?

“Worden al die kankerverhalen je nooit te veel?”

“Don’t All Those Cancer Stories Ever Become Too Much for You, Wendy?”

The question journalists ask me most often when they stop by for an interview is: “Isn’t it heavy, in your line of work, to be surrounded by people with cancer all the time?” And the more often I a...

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5 vragen voor Nele, onze eerste ‘verwenklant’

5 Questions for Nele, Our Very First Beauty Session Guest

When Nele walked into our pop-up store, it felt like the sun came in with her. Warm, quick to laugh, full of life — and eyes that smile even before she does. While she enjoyed a free make-up sessio...

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Fotoverslag: verwendag met gratis maquillage in de pop-up store van Rosette la Vedette

Photo Report: A Feel-Good Make-Up Day in the Rosette la Vedette Pop-Up Store

For four Wednesdays in a row, we’ve been treating our customers to a little self-care in our pop-up store — completely free. And on the schedule for 8 October 2014? A free make-up session with a tr...

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Welkom in onze pop-upwinkel in Gent (oktober '14)

Welcome to Our Pop-Up Store in Ghent (October ’14)

AND WE ARE… OPEN! Our pop-up store in Ghent is ready — and so are we! Will you be stopping by to try on your favourite chemo scarves and chemo hats in real life? Curious to see what our temporary s...

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Waarom zijn chemo mutsjes anders dan 'gewone' mutsen? + video

Why Chemo Hats Are Different from ‘Regular’ Hats + Video

“Can’t people with cancer just wear a normal hat?” a student once asked when preparing a research project on Rosette la Vedette. A perfectly logical question — with more than one logical answer. Be...

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Chemo sjaals van Rosette la Vedette kleuren de catwalk tijdens modeshow in Oncologisch Centrum AZ Sint-Lucas

Rosette la Vedette Chemo Scarves Brighten the Catwalk at the AZ Sint-Lucas Oncology Centre Fashion Show

On 3 May 2014, the Oncology Centre at AZ Sint-Lucas Bruges is hosting an open afternoon for people with cancer under the theme “Looking good helps you feel better.” And on the programme? A fashion ...

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Waarom een groen chemo sjaaltje of chemo mutsje een aanrader is tijdens je behandeling

Why a Green Chemo Scarf or Chemo Hat Is a Must-Have During Treatment

Colours are often said to have special powers. Blue inspires, red boosts appetite… Whether colours truly have psychological effects is one thing. What is certain, is that they create visual effects...

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Je chemo mutsje of sjaal kopen: leer uit mijn 4 beginnersfouten! + video

Buying Your Chemo Hat or Scarf? Learn from My 4 Beginner’s Mistakes! + Video

Wendy, designer at Rosette la Vedette: “I’m a go-getter — which also means I can be pretty stubborn. When I lost my hair during chemo, I wanted to find stylish headwear my own way. The result? I bo...

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Wat draag jij tijdens je chemo: sjaal of pruik/haarwerk? + video

Wig or Headscarf During Chemo? How to Choose What Feels Right for You (+ video)

“What will happen to my hair during chemotherapy?” The moment you learn that you may lose it, the next question follows quickly: “Should I wear a wig or scarves?” It’s not an easy decision, especia...

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