5/5 John B. 4 years ago on Google • 220 reviews
Part
of
the
W
Hotel,
X
Bank
is
a
fascinating
high-end
concept
store
situated
on
the
first
floor
of
premises
that
formerly
housed
the
landmark
Kas
bank.
When
the
bank
originally
opened
in
1908,
it
was
the
first
concrete
building
in
the
city.
This
upmarket
store
showcases
products
and
talent
from
leading
Dutch
artists,
artisans,
designers
and
manufacturers,
many
of
whom
are
based
in
Amsterdam.
A
spiral
staircase
leads
to
700
square
meters
of
floor
space
with
high
ceilings
and
great
views
of
Spuistraat
and
Dam
Square.
Here
you
can
find
an
amazing
assortment
of
men
and
women's
clothing,
aftershaves
and
perfumes,
artwork,
bicycles,
books,
ceramics,
fashion
accessories,
fabrics,
furniture,
jewellery,
locally
crafted
gins
and
other
spirits,
photography,
vases
and
unique
gifts
and
souvenirs,
representing
some
200
brands
and
makers.
Prices
range
from
around
10
Euro
to
many
tens
of
thousands
of
Euro
and
there
is
something
for
everyone.
Here
you
will
find
products
from
the
cream
of
Dutch
designers,
many
of
whom
are
the
envy
of
the
global
fashion
and
design
market.
X
Bank
regularly
hosts
both
small
and
large
scale
exhibitions,
meet
and
greet
events,
occasional
sales
and
lectures.
Their
collection
is
constantly
updated
so
that
every
visit
brings
something
new.
Super
friendly
staff
are
on
hand
to
assist
and
provide
further
background
information.
One
can
dine
at
the
adjoining
Duchess
restaurant
with
its
splendid
decor
and
outstanding
menu.
The
ground
floor
has
a
bar
and
coffee
lounge
and
an
ever
changing
art
gallery.
This
multi-purpose
space
serves
as
an
epicentre
of
Dutch
design.
It
is
an
exciting
place
to
discover
new
talent,
as
well
as
the
very
best
in
Dutch
artwork,
craftmanship
and
design.
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