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. The label’s eccentric heels and signature laced boots give a gothic edge to reconstructed staples cut from silk and leather, culminating in a darkly glamorous aesthetic. One of the most respected creative voices in fashion, Ann Demeulemeester continues to challenge the status quo with its fiercely independent spirit.