The Six At 40: An Antwerp–Japan Archive Takeover
About this Event
The Six at 40:
An Antwerp–Japan Archive Takeover
Known Source At The Exchange
LONDON! Known Source is taking over The Exchange to mark 40 years since six Antwerp graduates crashed London Fashion Week and rewrote the rules.
Saturday 6th June. 9,000 sq ft, 25 of our best dealers, 2,000+ archive pieces to shop, plus talks, runway screenings and live tailoring.
The curation pairs the Antwerp Six with the Japanese designers they came up alongside. Celebrating the two scenes that gave us deconstruction, wabi sabi, and unique designs that continue to influence international fashion today.
Shop the Antwerp Six - Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Marina Yee
Shop Japanese Archive - Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons, Sacai, Undercover, Junya Watanabe, Yohji Yamamoto, Kapital
Shop European Archive - Raf Simons, Margiela, Vetements, Haider Ackermann, Kris Van Assche, Olivier Theyskins, Hussein Chalayan
In addition to the collections curated with love and expertise by our global dealer base, you can expect:
Panel talks with dealers and industry insiders, people who have worked with the six iconic fashion designers
Archive runway screenings
Live tailoring and alterations
This will be a cultural exchange of archive fashion, conversations and people. Dedicated to the everlasting legacy of the legendary Antwerp Six and the most influential Japanese designers.
See you there!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 3.41 to GBP 9.92
