Founder, Ann Demeulemeester
One of the original ‘Antwerp Six’ designers, she has built a successful business around her gothic, bohemian-inspired collections.
Former Designer, Honest By.
The Belgian designer was formerly art director at Hugo by Hugo Boss before launching a label based on total business transparency.
Designer & Founder, Diane von Furstenberg
The Belgian born American design icon married into the German princely House of Fürstenberghe and is known as the creator of the famous wrap dress.
Founder, Dries Van Noten
One of the ‘Antwerp Six,’ the third-generation designer has built a profitable fashion business, known for its intelligent prints, on his own terms.
Activist, Linda Loppa Factory
After more than a decade teaching designers like the ‘Antwerp Six’ at the city’s Royal Academy, she revived the curriculum at Polimoda, before transitioning to the realm of consulting.
Former Artistic Director, Theory
With experience at Rochas and Nina Ricci, he brought a high-fashion flair to the contemporary American label.
Creative & Image Director, Christian Dior Makeup
The beauty expert is creative and image director of Christian Dior makeup and was formerly global creative director of Chanel cosmetics.
Designers, Peter Pilotto
The commercially savvy design duo have built a brand renowned for their vibrant prints and colours.
Creative Director, Raf Simons; Co-Creative Director of Prada
The Belgian designer, formerly creative lead at Jil Sander, Dior and most recently Calvin Klein, runs his long-established namesake label.
Former Head of Fashion, Royal Academy of Fine Arts
The surreal, imaginative designer was part of the ‘Antwerp Six’ and led fashion education at his alma mater, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Photographer
His minimal and cerebral imagery is a favourite of longtime collaborator Raf Simons and magazines like British Vogue, i-D and Another magazine.
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