Belgian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Like a turtleneck ensemble acquired by TheMet Costume Institute, Ann Demeulemeester designed this bold-silhouette contrasting-texture wool set of chocolate ribbed high-neck cropped tight knit sweater and black bias-cut crepe mini skirt for her Fall/Winter 1996-1997 collection, when the latter low-waisted garment without a waistband was worn on the Paris runway over trousers. The soft thick darted pullover jumper characteristically has the designer's hallmark of oversized exaggerated cuffs, which can be left unfolded for a more feminine look. The Belgian designer meticulously tailored the brushed-wool skirt so that its three seams are in the back, where there are also darts to flatter the bias drape, two belt loops, and invisible zip closure at the center. Aside from featuring knitted turtlenecks in almost every ensemble that debuted on the runway that season, this collection was significant because Demeulemeester--who was known for her black-and-white palette of monochromatic pieces until she retired from her independent label in 2013--added colors and textures including this sweater. However, red was the only color featured on the runway. For an alternative pairing idea, we included a photo of a similar brown ribbed darted high-neck sweater, which was worn in Demeulemeester's runway show for Fall/Winter 2000, but with a shiny billowy slit maxi skirt...

- Raf Simons autumn winter 1999 charcoal grey men's suit ensemble - Jacket size 52, trouser size 50 - 99% Wool, 1% cashmere

This wonderful two-piece Ann Demeulemeester maxi dresses consist of a black sleeveless rayon sleeveless dress with the over maxi dress in black netted viscose accented with a zipper ...

Circa 1900-1920 Belgium Large three-piece livery, suit, waistcoat and breeches signed by the famous Belgian princely family Caraman-Chimay. This illustrious family's most famous mu...

90s Ann Demeulemeester black wool stipe halter with collar metal fastener with skirt set. Size: Medium for the top/ Skirt: Large