Selected works of second and third years bachelor students.
Masks, swimwear, writings on garments, coat with panels becoming bags, prints, accessories, wood and mesh everything seems mixed up. The body is transformed, sometimes concealed and sometimes revealed, sometimes constrained and sometimes freed.
More than a fashion school, the Antwerp’s Academy is a place where students find themselves.
When seeing that sort of garments some wonder where is « wearabilty », other only see a show. In fact the difficulty is to anticipate. Professionals, teachers, must be able to project the designer into the future, imagine what is capable of in a fashion house or for a brand…
Above, one of my favorites: Jezabelle Cormio (Maison Anna Heylen award)