The first & highly personal perspective into the work & processes of Ann Demeulemeester one of the most influential & inspiring fashion designers of our time Graduating from Antwerp&s Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1981 Ann Demeulemeester (and her contemporaries in the Antwerp Six) transformed global fashion with an aggressive restatement of traditional fashion design & a polemical approach to luxury trends Influenced by punk she founded her label in 1985 & imbues her designs with a strong narrative & rebellious spirit For Demeulemeester fashion is a form of communication Her complex language of contrasts covers a whole gamut of emotions The tension is highly poetic & her clothes reveal many layers of soul Known for her elegant tailoring & dark yet glamorous aesthetic she created a serene & darkly romantic world with an intriguing mix of edgy rebellion & sophistication This book is a tribute to Demeulemeester&s historical career with over 1000 photographs approximating some of the mystery & detailing associated with her brand