Walter Van Beirendonck:

He is a Belgian fashion designer. He graduated in 1980 from the Royal Arts Academy in Antwerp. Together with Dirk Van Saene, Dries van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Marina Yee (graduated in 1981) and Dirk Bikkembergs (graduated in 1982) they became known as the Antwerp Six. Since 1983, he issues his own collections. They are inspired by the visual arts, literature, nature and ethnic influences. His unusual color combinations and a strong graphic influence are characteristic for his collections. In 1997, he designed the costumes for the U2 "PopMart Tour". In 1999, he was awarded the honorary title of "Cultural Ambassador of Flanders". In 2001, he curated the 'Fashion 2001 Landed-Geland' project in Antwerp. Next to five large exhibitions, a new magazine was launched: NA magazine, published by Artimo. Famous quote: "My goal is to change the boundaries of fashion" -Walter HOW I DISCOVERED HIM TODAY: We all have our favorite fashion designers right? Does that mean when you favor something it speaks to you the loudest? Or is it just the nicest out of the crowd? WELL! Walter is a designer I just discovered while browsing through the runway collections of the next season on the net.. To start- I AM SO INSPIRED! One thing I must say is his trademark definitely stands out in all of his collections, I love when you see a collection on the runway and without being told who the designer is YOU JUST KNOW! Its like

a fun guessing game..one great example would be ALEXANDER MCQUEEN! Alexander is so great! that he can purposely forget his label and you know its him! all Because of that one significant trademark. For a lot of you this may be common sense. I feel to have a significant trademark is such a big deal; especially in everything you present to people, its as close as painting your face to a white t-shirt PEOPLE JUST KNOW. My conclusion: DONT FIT IN OR PEOPLE WONT KNOW YOU EXIST! ABOUT THE LABEL: Designed for Oke sportswear from 1977-1980 Designed for Gianfranco Ferre till 1992, while creating his own label Changed his label in 1995 to "Wild and Lethal Trash" He also designs for rock groups Known for his witty, cyberpunk, and pop art shows Was a teacher at Royal Academy of Fine arts in Antwerp Was the first designer to use the Internet and Cd's to showcase his designs Won the title of "Cultural Ambassador of Flanders" in 1999 Materials that used in his designs are: synthetic and high tech fabrics with bold bright colours and graphics His inspirations are the visual arts, literature, nature, and ethnic influences.

RECENT ACTIVITIES: Artistic Director for Scapa Sports Childrens Collection ZULUPAPUWA for JBC

Designer collection Walter Van Beirendonck Cloud #9 - Spring/Summer 2012

Hand on Heart - Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 Read My Skin - Summer 2011 Take a W-ride - Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 Wonde - Spring/Summer 2010 Glow - Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 eXplicit - Spring/Summer 2009 SKIN KING - Autumn/Winter 2008-2009 SEXCLOWN - Spring/Summer 2008 STOP TERRORISING OUR WORLD Autumn/Winter 2006-2007 RELICS FROM THE FUTURE - Spring/Summer 2006 WEIRD - Autumn/Winter 2005-2006 SUPERNATURAL - Spring/Summer 2005 CLOUDY STARS - Autumn/Winter 2004-2005 FUTUREDAY - Spring/Summer 2004

1999-until 2004: stheticterrorists by walter PIXYDUST - Autumn/winter 2003-2004 RESPECT RETHINK REACT - Spring/Summer 2003 FLY OR VANISH - Autumn/Winter 2002-2003 BODY:XtensionXfashion - Spring/Summer 2002

1999-untill 2002: Walter Van Beirendonck REVOLUTION - Autumn/Winter 2001-2002

STARSHIP EARTH - Spring/Summer 2001 DISSECTIONS - Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 GENDER? - Spring/Summer 2000 NO REFERENCES - Autumn/Winter 1999-2000

In 1998 opened Walter Van Beirendonck ,'Walter' , a multilabel store,with annex the 'window'-gallery, St.Antoniusstraat 12 - Antwerp/Belgium

Between I993 and 1999:designer of W.&L.T./Wild and Lethal Trash Last collection designed by Walter was: Hi Sci Fi: Spring/Summer 1999 Walter Van Beirendonck is considered to be one of the main trend-setters in mens fashion by the professional press.

His designs are very recognisable by either strong graphics or innovating cuts and unexpected colour combinations .The red thread throughout his collections is his sense of humour, sex with an eye-wink and his concern about safe sex'.His continous statements about the fashionworld,earth,nature, contempary lifeand society are collected in prints and slogans.Often 'double bottomed'!