Celebrating 40 years of the Antwerp Six and their enduring impact on fashionDirk Bikkembergs. Ann Demeulemeester. Walter Van Beirendonck. Dries Van Noten. Dirk Van Saene. Marina Yee. Forty years ago, these six young designers shot to fashion fame. It was the press that coined the name ‘The Antwerp Six’ for them, as they were all recent graduates of the city’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Radical and unique, they put Antwerp on the world fashion map. Essays by leading fashion experts alongside an unrivalled selection of images highlight their individual journeys and enduring influence. An indispensable reference work on creativity, daring and innovation in fashion.Celebrating 40 years of the Antwerp Six and their enduring impact on fashionThis richly illustrated book celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Antwerp Six – the groundbreaking designers Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs, and Marina Yee – and explores the unique creative journey that connects them.Featuring insightful essays by leading fashion experts including Tim Blanks, Angelo Flaccavento, Eugene Rabkin, and Oscar van den Boogaard, the volume offers an in-depth look at the lasting impact of these iconic designers on contemporary fashion.Book accompanying the exhibition at MoMu – Fashion Museum Antwerp from 28 March 2026 to 17 January 2027.