The Belgians - An Unexpected Fashion Story

This exhibition catalogue provides a unique historic overview of the DNA of Belgian fashion, starting with the legendary Antwerp Six—including Dries Van Noten, Walter Van Beirendonck and Ann Demeulemeester—and working up to the individualist creations of Martin Margiela, A.F. Vandevorst, and Raf Simons.

This book also highlights the works of several influential players in various fashion and art disciplines. Further on it touches upon the importance of the fashion academies, especially the Antwerp Royal Academyof Fine Arts and La Cambre in Brussels.