The book weaves together the stories of the iconic Brussels designer store STIJL, the Dansaert neighbourhood it calls home, and the evolution of Belgian fashion since the store’s founding during the rise of the Antwerp Six. It is published on the occasion of 40+ Years of STIJL at the Brussels Fashion & Lace Museum (18.04.25 – 11.01.26). 

Through interviews with clients and collaborators, alongside in-depth analyses by Belgium’s leading fashion journalists, this book explores the role of the independent fashion store and a pivotal chapter in Belgian fashion history.

Four decades of imagery bring to life STIJL’s legacy and the work of designers such as Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, and Rick Owens. Edited by fashion journalist Aya Noël (1Granary), with essays by Jesse Brouns, Elisabeth Clauss, Anne-Françoise Moyson, and Veerle Windels, the publication reflects Brussels’ multilingual spirit, featuring a balance of French, Dutch, and English texts.