"In a quiet chapel, an elegant 16th-century wooden statue of the Madonna is clothed not in her usual blue cloak, but a dress of pale gauzy fabric, trimmed with a collar of white pigeon feathers, custom made by renowned Belgian fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester."
"Almost four decades on, the beautifully restored art nouveau building, with its curved windows, marble floor and chandeliers, is at the centre of Antwerp's vibrant Fashion District."
"You have to understand that there was nothing here at all before this shop opened. It changed everything, says Yentl, a guide who is leading my daughter and I on a walk around some of the area's key fashion sites and shopping streets."
"The young Belgian designers won over the international fashion press with their talent, originality and chutzpah Van Noten and Demeulemeester are both members of the A."
Antwerp is a city where fashion is integral to its identity, illustrated by a 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary dressed in couture by Ann Demeulemeester. The city, once known for its poverty, transformed with the opening of Dries van Noten's shop in the 1980s, marking the beginning of its Fashion District. This area has since become a hub for young Belgian designers who gained international acclaim for their creativity and boldness, reshaping the city's reputation from 'Misery District' to a vibrant fashion destination.
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