Dirk Bikkembergs
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Dirk Bikkembergs (born 2 January 1959) is a Belgian fashion designer.[1]
Early life[]
Dirk Bikkembergs was born in Cologne, Germany, as his father was in the Belgian Army. He lived most of his years in Diepenbeek, Limburg, Belgium. In 1982, Bikkembergs graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium.[2]
Designer career[]
In 1996, the Bikkembergs label was introduced to focus on football dress. He was the first fashion designer ever who received permission to hold a fashion show in a football stadium.[citation needed]
Dirk started using the team as his laboratory for styling and fabric technology. From exclusive jackets to high-performance underwear, all his designs are now tested and promoted by football players. The Dirk Bikkembergs Group’s sponsorship of the team, now re-christened F.C. Bikkembergs Fossombrone, involved not only investment to bring in fresh talent, but also a revamp of their image.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Gershman, Suzy (2009-12-22). Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Italy: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers Who Love to Shop. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 244–. ISBN 9780470623688. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Dirk Bikkembergs bio". FMD. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
External links[]
VIDEO BY MILAN FASHION WEEK SS15 https://web.archive.org/web/20140716002031/http://hdfashion.net/ru/videoline/fashion-show/item/1888-dirk-bikkembergs-ss15
- 1959 births
- Living people
- People from Limburg (Belgium)
- Belgian fashion designers
- LGBT fashion designers
- High fashion brands
- LGBT people from Belgium
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Antwerp) alumni
- Sportswear brands