What is beirendonck?

Walter Van Beirendonck is a Belgian fashion designer known for his avant-garde and often whimsical designs. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp in 1980 along with other notable designers such as Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester. He launched his own fashion label in 1983.

Beirendonck is known for his use of bold colors, prints, and materials in his designs. He draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources, including pop culture, folklore, and traditional clothing. He is also known for his exploration of gender and identity in his collections.

Beirendonck has collaborated with numerous artists and brands throughout his career, including Puma and IKEA. He has exhibited his work at several museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Palais Galliera in Paris. He has also been a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp since 2007.