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W&LT in SO-EN Sept 1998 Issue via alviss.jp W&LT’s shows go beyond being mere fashion shows; they are large-scale events with strong messages. Walter explains, “It’s important for the audience to feel the energy.” Each time, he starts from scratch, constantly challenging himself with something new. As soon as one show ends, he begins thinking about the next one. Images and words simultaneously come to mind as he conceptualizes. Walter creates a “book” for communication with his staff, which includes sketches, collages of images, words, and cutouts. Preparations typically begin two to three months before the show.

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W< in SO-EN Sept 1998 Issue via alviss.jp The Fall/Winter 1998-1999 collection, like the previous one, was held in a massive studio on the outskirts of Paris used for film and television productions. The surrounding area is lined with apparel factories. The message for this collection was “Believe.” It was inspired by an exhibition in London themed around fairy tales and the painters who depicted them. Walter emphasized, “There are things we must believe in, even if they are uncertain or difficult to prove.” This concept of “In Fairytale…” became the theme of W<’s main line.

Additionally, the show featured the influence of conceptual artist Orlan, which was evident in the makeup. Orlan is known for altering her body through plastic surgery and making it part of her art. Walter has recently taken an interest in her realistic approach to creation. Drawing from Orlan’s work, the makeup incorporated pre-surgery dotted markings and post-surgery transformations of the forehead, cheeks, and temples. The former was handled by Inge’s team, while the latter was done by Jeff’s team, known for their work on films like Star Wars and The Fifth Element.

The show was structured around four lines—“W&LT Kids,” “W&LT Wanted,” “W&LT,” and “W&LT Limited Edition”—representing changes from childhood to the high-teen years and adulthood. Each part presented different levels of clothing, ranging from sportswear and streetwear to elegant and sharp tailoring, culminating in W&LT-style luxury for adults.

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W&LT in SO-EN Sept 1998 Issue via alviss.jp

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W&LT in SO-EN Sept 1998 Issue via alviss.jp

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W&LT in SO-EN Sept 1998 Issue via alviss.jp

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W&LT in SO-EN Sept 1998 Issue via alviss.jp

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W&LT Spring/Summer, 1997

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W&LT fall/winter 1997

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W&LT fall/winter 1997

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W&LT fall/winter 1997

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Walter Van Beirendonck Spring/Summer 2000 via lethal_trash

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W&LT biker boots

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W&LT Spring/Summer, 1997

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'printed t-shirt + rubber trousers, w&lt a/w 1995, shot by jean-baptiste mondino' in the fashion book - phaidon (2020)

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Walter Van Beirendonck Crossed Crocodile Sneakers

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kerouac, vol.15 (1999)

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machi colle (1999)