Ann Demeulemeester was born in Kortrijk, Belgium in 1959.
She studied at the art school in Brugge.
Then Demeulemeester studied fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp from 1978 to 1981.
Demeulemeester has often been referred to as a member of the "Antwerp Six".
Ann then moved into freelance designing for international ready-to-wear collections before launching her own label in 1985.
Demeulemeester developed a reputation for designs, "with attitude">
She is one of the most influencial designers from Belgium.
In 1982, Demeulemeester was awarded the Golden Spindle Award, Belgium.
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