Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester is a Belgian fashion designer whose label, Ann Demeulemeester, is mainly showcased at the annual Paris Fashion Week 

She is known as one of the Antwerp six in the fashion industry.

In 1985, Verhelst finally launched her own brand, Ann Demeulemeester-Verhelst, in collaboration with her husband, Patrick Robyn

She produced her first collection for the fall 1987 season, adding shoes and accessories the following year

in 1994, Ann Verhelst approached Belgian entrepreneur Anne Chapelle for help in building her brand

debuting a menswear line in 1996

opening the brand’s flagship store in Antwerp in 1999.