Background
Dirk Bikkembergs was born in Cologne, Germany, as his father was in the Belgian Army.
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Dirk Bikkembergs
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In 1982, Bikkembergs graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium.
Career
He lived most of his younger years in Diepenbeek, Limburg, Belgium. In 1996, the Bikkembergs label was introduced to focus on football dress. He was the first fashion designer ever who received permission to hold a fashion show in a football stadium.
Dirk started using the team as his laboratory for styling and fabric technology.
From exclusive jackets to high-performance underwear, all his designs are now tested and promoted by football players. The Dirk Bikkembergs Group’s sponsorship of the team, now re-christened F.C. Bikkembergs Fossombrone, involved not only investment to bring in fresh talent, but also a revamp of their image.
Accessories and Bikkembergs Kids - Bikkembergs Sport: sporty designer fashion.
Achievements
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1982 Graduated from the “Royal Academy of Fine Arts”, Antwerp, Belgium1985 Winner of the “Golden Spindle” award for “Best Young Designer in Fashion”1986 First collection Dirk Bikkembergs Shoes1988 First collection Dirk Bikkembergs Men1996 Presentation of Bikkembergs Men Zeis Excelsa Spa2000 Presentation of Bikkembergs Jeans Collection for Men and Women2000 Winner of the Moet & Chandon “Esprit du Siecle”2003/2004 – 2004/2005 Official designer to F.C. Internazionale 1908 (Milan)2004 Winner of la Kore Oscar della Moda as best foreign fashion designer2005 Guest of honour at Barcelona fashion week with show in the Camp Nou stadium2006 Launch of the first professional football boot designed by a fashion designer2007 Winner of 2 awards for best East-commerce website2007 Launch of first Bikkembergs Underwear collection at Pitti Uomo June 20th 20072008 Launch of the Tirosegno, the advanced professional football boot with fashion upbringing, at Pitti Uomo June 18th 20082008 Opening of the Dirk Bikkembergs Iberia showroom in Barcelona2009 Opening of the Dirk Bikkembergs Flagship Store in Milan.
Membership
Antwerp Six.
