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Bruno Pieters Last 15 Minutes Of Fame on 05/10/2007 *selected by Maria Luisa (22.03.07)

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Location	Antwerp, BELGIUM

Profession	Designer

Website	www.brunopieters.com

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Biography

Belgian-born Bruno Pieters (28) graduated in 1999 from the royal academy of fine arts in Antwerp.

He went on to work, as an assistant, for labels such as Martin Margiela (Paris), Josephus Thimister (Paris), Christian Lacroix Haute Couture (Paris).
He also worked as a freelance designer for New York Industry (Milan) and Antonio Pernas (Madrid)

In July 2001, Bruno was the first Belgian Antwerp graduate to present a couture collection during Paris couture week. Titled part I: daywear- the suit, the collection featured twelve silhouettes inspired by a 1950’s newlook suit.
The show was a procession of suits and only suits.

Suzy Menkes of the IHT ,who attended the show, described Bruno as an intriguing new talent.
French magazine “L’Officiel” wrote “Bruno Pieters made a fine debut …probably the best couture presentation of the week.”

Bruno Pieters launched his first ready-to-wear collection in March of 2002, displaying his ever-present penchant for technique and craftsmanship. Bruno is first and foremost a technician, a constructionist, who likes to experiment with shape and proportion.

In march 2006 Karl Lagerfeld photographed Bruno for “Madame Figaro” magazine. The photoshoot featured 30 of Paris’s best designers.
In the September 2006 issue of "Knack "magazine, 14 icons in fashion, music and art were asked to name a promising young designer. Dries van Noten chose Bruno Pieters.

Currently, Bruno is also working for Europe’s oldest leather goods house : Delvaux.

On several occasions, Bruno has also contributed as a freelance photographer for different magazines in Europe and Asia.

Award “Coccodrillo” for best shoe design 1999.
Award ”Fortis Bank” for most promising designer 2000.
Winner Swiss Textile awards 2006.

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