Walter Van Beirendonck
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Walter Van Beirendonck (Brecht, 4 February 1957) is a Flemish fashion designer. He graduated in 1980 from the Royal Arts Academy in Antwerp. Together with Dirk Van Saene, Dries van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Marina Yee (graduated in 1981) and Dirk Bikkembergs (graduated in 1982) he became known as the Antwerp Six.
Since 1983 he issues his own collections. They're inspired by the visual arts and literature, but also by nature and ethnic influences. His unusual color combinations and a strong graphic influence are characteristic for his collections.
In 1997 he designed the costumes for the U2 "Popmart Tour".
In 1999 he was awarded the honorary title of "Cultural Ambassador of Flanders".
In 2001 he was the curator for the exhibition Mode 2001 Landed-Geland in Antwerp.