Sebastien Meunier

Antwerp, Belgium

With Fabrique since 2021 5 works A French High School of Fashion alumnus and Fashion Award laureate, shaped a decade at Maison Margiela before spearheading Ann Demeulemeester with his innovative vision.

Inspiration

Sebastien celebrates women through the iconic wardrobe piece: the coat. From classic tailored jackets to coat-inspired dresses, each piece carries Parisian attitude while playing with contrasts - strength and vulnerability, urban and mysterious, hidden and visible, distance and intimacy, night and day.

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Works

Black cotton denim jacket and wide-leg jeans matching set, front view on model against neutral background

Black cotton denim short jacket with flap pockets, buttoned cuffs, and collarless neckline, front on-model view

Psyche Korte Jas en Jeans Set in Katoenen Denim

€735,95

Black cape-style trench coat in lightweight merino twill with belt and button details, front view on model

Front view of black lightweight merino twill trench coat with cape sleeves and belt on model

Aggripine Cape Stijl Trenchcoat in Lichtgewicht Merino Twill

€754,95

Junon Schuine Zak Wijde Rechte Jeans in Katoen Denim

Junon Schuine Zak Wijde Rechte Jeans in Katoen Denim

€342,95

Callisto Dubbele Laag Maxi Potloodrok in Fijne Wol Kostuumstof

Black fine wool pencil skirt with double layer front slit, shown on model in front view

Callisto Dubbele Laag Maxi Potloodrok in Fijne Wol Kostuumstof

€409,95

White cotton oversized shirt with long sleeves and front flap pocket, styled front view on model

Parker Convertible Blouse in Katoen

~~€227,95~~ €113,95

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Psyche Korte Jas en Jeans Set in Katoenen Denim

€735,95

Aggripine Cape Stijl Trenchcoat in Lichtgewicht Merino Twill

€754,95

Junon Schuine Zak Wijde Rechte Jeans in Katoen Denim

€342,95

Callisto Dubbele Laag Maxi Potloodrok in Fijne Wol Kostuumstof

€409,95

Parker Convertible Blouse in Katoen

~~€227,95~~ €113,95

Background

A French High School of Fashion alumnus and Fashion Award laureate, shaped a decade at Maison Margiela before spearheading Ann Demeulemeester with his innovative vision.

In the illustrious panorama of fashion in this century, French designer Sebastien Meunier stands as a paragon of innovation and artistic integrity. Graduating from ESMOD, the French School of Fashion, Meunier's career trajectory is a testament to his relentless pursuit of creativity and individualism. His early acclaim, marked by winning the Fashion Award at the French International Fashion Photography Festival, signaled the dawn of a new vanguard in fashion.

Meunier's journey with Maison Margiela, where he spent a decade shaping both menswear and womenswear, was a prelude to his pivotal role at Ann Demeulemeester. Succeeding Ann herself, Meunier embraced the mantle of creative director, infusing the brand with his signature blend of visual simplicity and complex architecture. His designs, a dark yet romantic tapestry, have redefined Gothic style, catapulting it from the fringes to the forefront of fashion.

In 2020, Meunier concluded his tenure at Ann Demeulemeester, leaving behind a legacy rich in gothic romanticism and architectural finesse. His final series, a culmination of poetic and dimensional design, not only honored Demeulemeester's ethos but also paved the way for his future explorations in fashion. As Vanessa Friedman might succinctly note, Meunier's work transcends mere design; it is a bold statement of living and creating on one's own terms, away from the glitz yet at the heart of genuine innovation.