The Antwerp Six

The Antwerp Six refers to six influential fashion designers from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium, who gained international recognition in the early 1980s. Their innovative approaches to tailoring, fabric use, and design helped establish Antwerp as a hub for avant-garde fashion. The group includes designers like Ann Demeulemeester and Dries Van Noten. Their collective emergence marked a significant shift in the fashion world, emphasizing creativity and individuality, and they are credited with shaping contemporary fashion trends and expanding the global reputation of Belgian design.