The rapid evolution of the Six+1 came down to a series of serendipitous cultural events, Hannah Rogers explains, but their immutable legacy endures even now
) took shape, all of which was also closely informing London’s fashion scene, which was just beginning to be taken seriously.
For the Antwerp Six, these changes in the fashion landscape proved pivotal. On the international stage, there was an opening for young, experimental talent. Economically, businesses had the money to invest and politically, unrest subconsciously provided creative stimulant. London, their choice for debut, was the most open minded of all. But, change is infectious; the climate in Antwerp was transforming too.of IDEA1981 was a dramatically significant time for Belgian fashion design.
If London had Blitz nightclub to thank for bringing young creatives together, then Antwerp had Cafe D’anvers. “They had huge parties,” said Nicola Vercraeye, a close colleague of Margiela who now runs owns the only stand-alone shop in Belgium. “Antwerp breeded creativity. I would go out in the craziest outfits, from Helmut Lang, Jean Paul Gaultier – tights, lace jackets. Can you imagine?” Warehouse parties also helped to grow the underground scene.
Many have argued that the advance of digital has swept away the opportunity for designers to create anything truly new, as our swipe-happy culture encourages the recycling of ideas. “The way we lived will never come back,” said Vercraeye. “I wouldn’t say fashion is dead, but it’s not as alive as it used to be. People will always need something to wear, but the industry will be different. I like to see this positively. We’ve reached peak internet.
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