Ann Demeulemeester

Recognized among fashion’s avant garde as a member of the illustrious Antwerp Six, Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester founded her namesake label in 1986. At the brand’s core lies a tension between intellectual rigor and fluidity, which translates into poetic collections of monochromatic garments known for their sensual draping, asymmetric shapes, and romantic details. Ann Demeulemeester uses clothes as a form of communication - there are layers of emotion to be uncovered in every piece. Exploring the "poetic balance" of shadow and light and strength and sensitivity, the label is famed for languid silhouettes and masculine tailoring. One of the most respected creative voices in fashion, Ann Demeulemeester continues to challenge the status quo with its fiercely independent spirit.