Dirk Bikkembergs

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.

Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.

'"Thirty years — it was a hell of a ride and I don’t regret a minute,' said Mr. Bikkembergs, while Dirk Van Saene took a more nostalgic view, saying: