Belgian fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester today has announced via a hand written latter that she is stepping down from her eponymous label. See the content and the letter itself below, which begins with the statement “I always follow my own path.”
I always follow my own path. And a new time is coming. Both for my personal life and the brand Ann Demeulemeester. I feel it’s time to separate our paths.
“Ann Demeulemeester” is an adult brand now with its own identity and legacy that is able to continue growing without me.
I trust the company and the people that worked hard with me. We prepared this step together and they feel ready to bring the brand together into the future.
In the next winter collection, we have decided to show men & women together in one show on the 27th of January 2014. The men collection will be in the showroom January 2014.
I want to thank all of you with all my heart for the trust and support you have given me. I feel proud of what we realized together.
I’m a happy and fulfilled person ready to create new challenges in life.
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Ann Demeulemeester.
Demeulemeester held her first runway show in Paris in 1992. She always chosen to remain independent of outside investment or ownership of her name. Good for her.