The coverings designed by this influential Belgian designer often feature unconventional materials like knitwear, leather, and repurposed fabrics. Examples range from full-face coverings incorporating hoods or intricate draping to smaller, more minimalist designs that conceal only portions of the face. These pieces frequently challenge traditional notions of accessory design and often blur the lines between clothing and art.
These designs became iconic for their anonymity and avant-garde aesthetic, contributing significantly to the designer’s mystique and challenging conventional fashion norms. They represent a conceptual approach to design, exploring themes of deconstruction, anonymity, and the relationship between the body and clothing. Emerging from the designer’s collections in the late 1980s and 90s, they quickly gained recognition for their unique blend of conceptualism and wearability, influencing subsequent generations of designers.