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Veronique Branquinho

Label Overview

Launching her eponymous label in the fall of 1997, Veronique Branquinho began expertly tailoring her designs in a Chanel-like homage to the female form to almost immediate critical success. The look continues to be characterized by a sense of modesty and decorum: long skirts, military buttons, and a dark palette even make their way into spring collections, yet the vibe is more edgy-professional than uptight austere. The chicness and clean lines of a Branquinho jacket or boot inspire a whole crop of devoted urban-dwelling women, and her work has been the subject of several retrospectives on contemporary Flemish fashion design. An eyewear line and a flagship boutique in Antwerp round out the label's brand portfolio.

Status
No Longer in Business
Other Product Lines
Eyewear, Shoes
Collaborations
Co-designed a line for Italian leather company Ruffo Research with Raf Simmons. (Spring 1999 to Fall 2000), Capsule collection for French mail catalogue 3Suisses. (June 2008 )
Address
James NV HessenPlein 2
Antwerp, Belgium 2000
32-3-233-66-02
Where To Buy
Iris, Barneys New York
Related Websites

  • Veronique Branquinho

    Designed By
    Veronique Branquinho, Spring 1998 - Fall 2009
    Shows In
    Paris
    Collection Types
    RTW
    Similar Clientele
    Balenciaga, Helmut Lang, Ann Demeulemeester
    Styles & Tags
    Critics' Favorite, Edgy, High Fashion

  • Veronique Branquinho Menswear

    Designed By
    Veronique Branquinho, Fall 2003 - Fall 2009
    Shows In
    Paris
    Collection Types
    Menswear
    Similar Clientele
    Helmut Lang, Balenciaga, Ann Demeulemeester
    Styles & Tags
    Critics' Favorite, Edgy, High Fashion

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What's Been Said

  • “It is difficult sometimes, this focus on me, that lack of separation between what I do and who I am. You do start thinking about sitting behind a till in a supermarket all day. As a person I am quite quiet and alone, and dealing with lots of people and having a company ... it's interesting, but pushy. Then again I never wanted, and still don't want, a common life. I don't want to live in the mainstream; people look happy but I don't want to live like that. Looking at magazines and fashion was the other world for me, but now I have that in real life”
    —Veronique Branquinho The Independent (UK)
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