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The Antwerp Six at 40: How six hungry students changed fashion forever

When six students at the Antwerp Academy were studying in the early eighties, they were hungry and open-eyed. Charged with ideas and ideals. They never thought they would collectively be known as a movement: The Antwerp Six, which this year celebrates its 40th year, have been a cultural reference point for many decades, and the exhibition that...

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Lee Wood tapped as creative director for Dirk Bikkembergs

Dirk Bikkembergs has tapped designer Lee Wood to be their new creative director. His first collection will bow for the brand for fall 2017. The appointment of Wood is part of the company's restructuring since Canudilo took a 51 percent stake in the company. “Lee arrives at a time of great renovation. We will work together to create a new,...

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Dirk Bikkembergs to focus on China after take-over

Chinese Canudilo group became the new owner of Belgian fashion brand Dirk Bikkembergs with the acquisition of a 51 percent stake last month. In an exclusive interview with FashionUnited Russia, Maurizio Pizzuti, President and CEO of ZeisExcelsa - owner of Dirk Bikkembergs since 2011 - talks about the large-scale expansion plans for the brand in...

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Canudilo closes acquisition of 51 percent stake in Dirk Bikkemberg

As confirmed by both parties, an agreement sealing the previously announced acquisition of 51 percent of the capital of Dirk Bikkemberg. The remaining 49 percent will be retained by its current owners, Zeis Excelsa and Sinv. "I chose to invest in Dirk Bikkembergs because I think it can become a global brand with its exceptional creativity and...