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A.F. Vandevorst
A.F. Vandevorst is a Belgian avant-garde label defined by a dark, subversive aesthetic. The brand integrates medical motifs, equestrian elements, and fine tailoring to explore themes of protection and vulnerability. Its ethos reflects a deconstructivist approach rooted in the Antwerp school of fashion.
Geschiedenis
Founded in 1997 by An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx, the label emerged from the influential Belgian fashion scene. The duo met at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Their work gained international recognition for its conceptual runway presentations and the use of the Red Cross symbol. The brand played a significant role in the late 1990s and 2000s avant-garde movement before announcing its closure in 2020 to focus on creative freedom.
