In 2026, MoMu will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the international breakthrough of the Antwerp Six. This will be the first time that a major exhibition is devoted to these six iconic fashion designers.

The exhibition, curated by Geert Bruloot with Romy Cockx and Kaat Debo, curators of MoMu, highlights the unique trajectory that connects these six exceptional designers. It began with their study at the fashion department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and resulted in six highly influential solo careers. In 1986, Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, and Marina Yee put Antwerp on the fashion map when they each presented their collections at the British Designer Show in London. This led to their international breakthrough and established the City of Antwerp as the capital of fashion. Their unique designs continue to influence International fashion today.

"The Antwerp Six helped shape recent fashion history. We are immensely proud that we can bring the work of these six iconic designers together for a unique, in-depth view of their legacy and their influence," said Kaat Debo, MoMu director.

The Antwerp Six
March 28, 2026 - January 17, 2027
MoMu
Nationalestraat 28
2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Photo: The Antwerp Six, 1986 @ Karel Fonteyne