Smiley Cap in Pink by Walter van Beirendonck

A member of the influential "Antwerp Six," now head of fashion of their alma mater the Royal Academy Antwerp, designer Walter Van Beirendonck has long been a driving force for change in the fashion industry. Established in 1983, Walter continues to show collections that are graphically strong, conceptually challenging and technically innovative. Van Beirendonck has nurtured many top talents in today's fashion establishment, including Raf Simons and Kris van Assche.