Ann Demeulemeester

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ann Demeulemeester
Occupation	Fashion Designer
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1959(1959-12-29)
Age	65
Birthplace	Kortrijk
Country	Belgium
Birth City	Flemish Region
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Ann Demeulemeester Biography

Ann Demeulemeester is one of the most popular and richest Fashion Designer who was born on December 29, 1959 in Kortrijk, Flemish Region, Belgium. Ann Demeulemeester was born in Kortrijk in 1959 to Albert and Monique Verhelst-Pappijn. She later resided in the city of Bruges. In the beginning, Demeulemeester had little passion for fashion. She went to art classes for three years. It was there that she began to notice her interest in portraiture and people. This caused her to think about the design of clothing. After that, Ann went on to study fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp from 1978 until 1981. The year 1986 was the first time Demeulemeester together with fellow classmates at her school, the Antwerp Royal Academy, went to London to exhibit their collections. Due to this, she’s often described as a part of the “Antwerp Six,” the unique and innovative Belgian designers from the 1980s. This group of avant-garde fashion designers are famous for their deconstructivist style of creating unconventional clothing lines. The other notable members of this group are Dries van Noten and Walter van Beirendonck.

It was in 1985 that Demeulemeester came out with her own collection Ann Demeulemeester together with her the help of husband Patrick Robyn. The first collection debuted in an Parisian art gallery that featured an in-built runway and solemn fashion models back in 1992. She introduced her own menswear collection.

In November 2013, Demeulemeester announced she was leaving her eponymous fashion house. The exit letter also explained that the brand will show its autumn/winter 2014 men’s and women’s collection together at February’s Paris Fashion Week. After Ann’s departure in 2013, French designer Sébastien Meunier was named the artistic director of the maison; he had previously designed for the men’s collections since 2010.

In June 2013, 32 BVBA fashion house split the Ann Demeulemeester and Ackermann labels into two independent companies. The Ann Demeulemeester label is reported to have $50 million in revenues. The Demeulemeester label “operates freestanding stores in Antwerp, Hong Kong and Tokyo, and wholesales to an array of international retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York in America, L’Eclaireur and Le Bon Marché in Paris and Lane Crawford and Joyce in Hong Kong.”

Demeulemeester got married to photographer Patrick Robyn in 1985, and they had a son Victor. The couple lives in Antwerp which is the only residence in Belgium that was designed by the architect Le Corbusier.

Ann Demeulemeester Net Worth

Ann Demeulemeester is one of the richest Fashion Designer from Belgium. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ann Demeulemeester 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ann Demeulemeester (Dutch pronunciation: [,an d@’mo’l@,me:st@r on December 29th 1959) is a Belgian fashion designer, whose brand, Ann Demeulemeester, is most often showcased at Paris Fashion Week. She is among the Antwerp Six in the fashion industry. Her label is considered to be among the top fashion labels.

After having graduated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1981, Demeulemeester racked up success quickly. After graduating in 1981 she was awarded the Gouden Spoel, an annually presented prize to the top fashionista. Demeulemeester started working as freelance designer for couple of years.

Despite having being approached by major fashion houses (names of which she refuses to divulge), Demeulemeester emphasizes both design and financial independence, and chooses to remain with her own line. She opened her own shop in Antwerp in 1999. Her collections are now sold in over 30 countries worldwide.

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Who is Ann Demeulemeester Dating?

According to our records, Ann Demeulemeester married to Patrick Robyn. As of December 1, 2023, Ann Demeulemeester’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ann Ranked on the list of most popular Fashion Designer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belgium. Ann Demeulemeester celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Ann Demeulemeester

1. Ann Demeulemeester is a Belgian fashion designer born in 1959.
2. She founded her eponymous label in 1985.
3. Known for avant-garde designs and monochromatic color schemes.
4. Demeulemeester’s designs often feature asymmetrical cuts and draping.
5. Her brand has been worn by celebrities such as Björk and Patti Smith.
6. In 2013, Demeulemeester sold her company to Italian fashion group OTB.
7. She retired from the fashion industry in 2014 after her final show in Paris.
8. The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp alumna won several awards throughout her career.
9. Demeulemeester’s work is featured in museum collections worldwide, including MoMA and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
10. Her influence on contemporary fashion continues to be felt today.

Does Ann Demeulemeester still design?

Ann Verhelst (aka Demeulemeester)
Occupation| Fashion and houseware designer
Years active| 1985–present
Spouse| Patrick Robyn ​ ( m. 1985)​

What is Ann Demeulemeester known for?

Known for her elegant tailoring and dark yet glamorous aesthetic , she created a serene and darkly romantic world with an intriguing mix of edgy rebellion and sophistication. Demeulemeester graduated from the now-infamous fashion department at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Art in 1981.

Who is the creative director of Ann Demeulemeester?

To welcome the arrival of Ann Demeulemeester’s womenswear at SSENSE, creative director Sebastien Meunier spoke with us about how he’s leading the label forward.

Where is Ann Demeulemeester based?

Since stepping away from her namesake brand, Demeulemeester has based herself in the small Belgian town of Kessel and developed a hobby of making ceramics into a tableware line with the help of Serax founder Axel Van Den Bossche.

Is Ann Demeulemeester back?

Iconic Belgian fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester has returned to her eponymous label after an eight-year hiatus. Demeulemeester is back at the brand she founded in 1985 with her husband and partner Patrick Robyn, but not as a designer this time, according to Belgian newspaper De Tijd.