Antwerp! For me, it’s always about fashion. From Het Modepaleis to a spontaneous find in one of many vintage or reseller shops, it’s a city made for wandering.
From 5 to 7 June, Antwerp Fashion Walk brings together style, space and story with curated windows, mini installations and pop-up highlights across the city. It’s an invitation to see how fashion takes shape through unexpected spaces and collaborations.
Installation Florentina Leitner in Bakermat, Graanmarkt 13.
Bakermat Textile as starting point
Bakermat is both a tactile fashion space and a digital platform connecting designers and makers. Think Belgian linen, Japanese haberdasheries and sculptural tailoring — always with a feel for fabric. Co-founded by an AMFI alum, they also offer 3D tools and high-end textile support. For AFW, the window installation by designer Florentina Leitner makes one reflect on the existence — and possible disappearance — of ambacht. A fairytale.
Het Modepaleis Dries Van Noten’s Antwerp flagship
Elegant as ever, now with Julian Klausner stepping into the role of creative director. This remains a must-visit.
Graanmarkt 13 High concept living
A townhouse of layers — Astier de Villatte next to Bernadette, Le Rub beside Tekla. There’s a refined vegetarian restaurant tucked inside, and on the top floor, The Apartment by architect Vincent Van Duysen offers elegance and terrace views. Fashion, scent, food, interiors — all curated in one building.
ROsier 41 High fashion meets second life
150 m² of treasures — from Dries, Ann, Margiela and Raf to Jil Sander and Rick Owens. Many items come straight from designers’ showrooms, barely worn or from previous collections. Their windows are reserved for new voices and graduates from the Royal Academy. Come often, stay long.
Louis A classic for avant-garde lovers
Clean lines, strong silhouettes, and always room for new talents. Still one of the best stops for timeless edge.
Rundholz Radical raw
Set in a classic Antwerp townhouse, Studio Rundholz makes its statement. Known for sculptural silhouettes and avant-garde design, the space now hosts high-tech works by Flora Miranda. Her pieces explore emotion and perception, weaving together two distinct design aesthetics.
Flora Miranda at Rundholz, Pardaf.
Not officially part of the walk, but absolutely worth the detour:
Pardaf A family-run boutique in a grand Antwerp townhouse, offers designer pieces for women, men and children with a warm, personal touch. Three generations of style — and still going strong.
Winckle A vintage gem, is where Galliano-era Dior, hand-embroidered tablecloths, handmade accessories and Belgian design collide in joyful, unexpected ways.
Vier Always a standout. Vier mixes streetwear attitude with curated edge — limited editions, international labels, and a loyal insider crowd. A true Antwerp original.
This Belgian city is always a style discovery. But during these days, Antwerp feels extra curated — layered, intentional, and full of fashion in capital letters.
More info:
www.antwerpfashionwalk.be
All images by author, courtesy of all designers and stores.
