How The Royal Academy Of Fine Arts Antwerp Became A Fashion Powerhouse

[@malarauko]

Second comment, this is one of the most engaging videos you've done and it's always great to have you peel back the curtain and talk about stuff like this, and why things are the way they are, not because of the topic itself but more importantly because you're getting at the fundaments of what good design is and how to think about fashion in a considered way. Keep up the good stuff.

[@FashionRoadman]

It’s really important that we understand the past to better understand the present day and it’s context in history

[@malarauko]

@@FashionRoadman Exactly otherwise you just end up in this meaningless sea of content without it really having any substance

[@FashionRoadman]

Andrew Baker 100%

[@malarauko]

When you talk about reference not copy. What we're getting at there is fashion as design, and understanding the intention and design of something rather than just parroting the aesthetic of an item. Very interesting that this sort of emphasis on creativity and originality was so heavily pushed by an art college, a very strong case that fashion is in fact the most vibrant and living form of art.

[@regfeg9855]

I love the quality of these videos and I’m learning so much, thanks a lot mate

[@noahgraham-rosser6067]

100% agree, I learn at least 1 thing after every video

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks guys ❤️

[@4r1777]

up my sleeves

[@enakbaeken8785]

A few weeks ago I was excepted in The Royal Academy of Fine Arts. I didn't know the history of the school and this was very helpfull! Thanks!

[@keezytv7854]

I’m so glad you made this video because I got so lazy every time before reading up on this topic 💪🏼

[@FashionRoadman]

Haha I gatchu

[@sarafina6797]

Always so informative! People like this give me hope for the future of the Fashion Industry

[@FashionRoadman]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alannahmahon1377]

Hey, I'm at CSM too, studying on the foundation course. I really enjoyed this video specifically how you explained the difference between referencing and copying. It was also really useful to know what the purpose of the assignments were and what they were learning by creating their collections eg. understanding the people of a given culture.

[@kabashira]

I came across this randomly, and found myself listening to the whole video. We could do with engaging people like you on TV. Have you thought of contacting Sky Arts about possibly making a documentary, or series, about fashion schools? You could even focus on doing 20 min episodes, like this one. You have a gift for making something I had never thought I would want to know about seem really interesting.

[@niccoloosso16]

Amazing video, I loved the fact that it seems like you genuinely enjoyed making this video

[@alvinanis3006]

It all started with the Antwerp 6 and Margiela, which were huge contributors to the early advancement of the anti-fashion/avant garde movement. These guys made it possible for future Belgian designers to compete with main fashion houses based in the big cities like Paris, Milan and London. Very insightful video my guy.

[@jesusisapisces]

You should expand on what you said about referencing in another video (if you want) because I think that can apply in other art forms, like photography. This was really informative.

[@pamelasmith4594]

I thought it was very engaging. Good luck at St. Martins. I look forward to seeing more of your videos Fashion Roadman.

[@pamelasmith4594]

A wonderful and informative video. Thanks. I appreciate it. I hadn’t heard of the Antwerp Six before today.

[@TheGrifhinx]

I really hope there's more of this, this kind of informal curriculum reviews that really describe a lot of what to expect from an institution and, sorta by consequence, their graduates. Plus I feel like, because of that, this format feels like a good alternative sort of guide to those interested in choosing and enrolling in schools as well.

[@Team3stripes]

I really appreciate this kind of videos, where you inform us, your viewers regarding fashion institutions where the greatest designers came from. I am really intrigued by the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp because there's this certain foundation of learning that the designers like Margiela and Raf Simons learned from this school, making their design timeless and at the same time resonates modernity and forwarding thinking. More power to you

[@natsukoizumi3763]

Really great video and great content as always! I liked that you mentioned nowadays people don’t study or understand culture so they can’t create things are truly unique. Totally agree with you! I studied at LCF and the best thing they taught me is not about the skills but how to develop ideas and doing right research.

[@BraveNewWear]

You know what’s interesting I heard that “fashion reflects history” quote attributed to Karl Lagerfeld in the past. Literally they could have both said - ALSO, kind of related to The Royal academy’s fear of a “brain drain” towards fashion, in an interview Craig Green says how he was undeclared when he started at Saint Martins and decided to study fashion Bc it seemed the most exciting.

[@quester09]

Amanda Hallay says 'fashion is not an island, it's a response'

[@THEBOSS2able]

Loved the video man! The design ethos should be adopted by more designers

[@piscesspices575]

As someone who studies fashion, this was definitely eye opening. Good one 👍🏽

[@monday.breakfast]

thank you for this! i’ve only started to be invested in fashion earlier this year because im going to fashion school this august, and im learning so much from you!! i guess im a bit late to the game but you helped me understand so much

[@FashionRoadman]

Glad I could help ❤️

[@noahholder7911]

Another dope vid! definitely appreciate the love you're showing to RAFA. Agree that Belgian designers have been at the forefront of fashion for a few years, even if they didn't go to the Royal Academy the Uni and the designers they've produced forced the fashion world to turn its head.

[@julietarobino]

I loved this video. It's funny because I came to KZbin while im procasinating my fashion drawings for history , I study fashion design in Argentina

[@ArthurGrober]

Thank you for this video!! Extremely helpful8

[@Shardtm]

This video is very helpful since I am trying to get into antwerp fashion school next year!✨

[@FashionRoadman]

Good luck

[@thabatadelforge]

did u get in!? i wanna go to that school and i have a question

[@anarosemback]

your commentaries were very very informative and attentive; love this video!

[@terryguo6537]

13:44 cracked me up man, it's evident that you're so passionate about fashion

[@FashionRoadman]

🤣🤣

[@isahhamisuisah6956]

Wow, mad insight, thank brah brah!!!

[@peeppeeppoopoo6533]

Would be interested to see a similar one on Central Saint Martins!!

[@FashionRoadman]

Definitely will look into making the video. This one was easy to make because there’s a whole book on its history which I read. I’ll have to see if I can find a similar one for CSM

[@FeodorBrodski]

@@FashionRoadman Whats the name of the book? Applying there for next year and would love to read more about the history of the school

[@FashionRoadman]

Fyodor Brodski it’s the 50th anniversary book for the fashion department

[@jacksoncrea]

Love seeing the production improvements! Just another reason to love this channel.

[@rasmuslaursen5377]

I think this video was very informative based on the fact that i really wants to go study fashion for myself

[@Iammaissa]

Omg I really love your videos. I discovered this 3days ago, and I have been binge watching all your videos. I was wondering if you do more videos on womenswear and breaking down the basics of fashion? Xoxo

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks for watching the videos. I do videos on basics and womenswear from time to time and then menswear from time to time.

[@BArtizzy]

very engaging as well as insightful! Thank again

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks for watching

[@reveri7182]

I love your videos! I went deep into your channel and it is so refreshing to have smart and thoughtful fashion content. lt really inspires me to produce more in-depth content like yours!

[@FashionRoadman]

I’m glad you like the content

[@vert2278]

damn always thought raf graduated from Antwerp...nice video have a lot of deeper meaning beside fashion

[@isaacessenza1212]

thanks for sharing this video, prolly one of my favs of yours

[@Man64U]

Amazing research! Thanks for sharing man!

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks for watching

[@AnotherLisa]

Brilliant video

[@phillevens5899]

This video was great bro!

[@onleee]

great video thanks mate

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

the school played the long game. bravo

[@undercooked13]

I’m going to school there next year wish me luck

[@FashionRoadman]

Good luck ❤️ I’m sure you’ll be fine

[@yejoon3994]

how did you get into the school?

[@undercooked13]

I’m not going to study fashion I’m going to study photography

[@fran00espinoza]

Have a great time!

[@phanbinh9x]

Daan Pauwels do you have instagram or facebook acc? I have some questions for u cuz everything about antwerp is so mysterious :((

[@bellis_yellow]

Really insightful, thanks man

[@abigaildowney8187]

Loved this!

[@xffh5115]

very interesting and captivating !

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks for watching

[@FYEOProductions]

wow, this is a great something that I've learned today. I think it's important in general to combine both the past + LIFE and the future as a creative, like how you said before that instead of trying to become a bootleg Raf Simons, it would be better to look into what he took inspiration from, like military, music, etc. also, the culture coverage is spot on, that's all I want to say about that

[@jakobkotzmuth8704]

Great video, very interesting philosophys

[@stephaniegonzalez3477]

so happy i watched this video

[@Theo.Fragoso]

I love this video

[@oriolarasanzgifra2894]

Great video!! Thnx👍🏻

[@y00lili85]

A informative video

[@aidanconcannon5710]

Your channel is too sick man

[@FashionRoadman]

❤️

[@henrylester4051]

You said it my friend everyone these days just make the same old stuff. There is no creativity or individuality and that is why I hope and pray that they get a suitable designer for Ann Demeulemeester because she is my all time favorite designer. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

[@stijnkleijnen4999]

Yow amazing video... I’m considering going to a fashion academy and I am now almost 17 years old so do you have some advice about what I can do right now to improve my knowledge and further on....?

[@xlgvns19]

There is a lot wrong with Belgium as a country when it comes to politics and the way the society works but the fact that so many great designers come from here and so many big names went to school here makes me proud to live in Belgium

[@teliotmf2584]

I love this video. I am going to do a foundation in ccw. But i am really intersted in Neri oxman could you look into this there is a netflix documentarie on her in abstract season 2 episode 2

[@abbewillim2318]

Intro song?

[@tumishoselowa6441]

Also, i only have access to fashion content via the web

[@terryguo6537]

fire content

[@thieney]

Haider ackermann will always be my favorite designer

[@DuenoJesus]

(p^q)~⬅️p “if only comme des garçons & Dior worked, but without comme des garçons.” p: comme des garçons q: Dior working it’s a mathematical contemporary statement Could you make a video explaining contemporary fashion?? 💁🏽‍♂️

[@lordzevallos]

The KZbin 6 👀

[@tumishoselowa6441]

Yo guys, do you know any place where i can get worthwhile information on hf. I feel like every time I have to learn something i have to dig through recycled info i already know or wait for a video from the youtubers i took months to find🙆‍♂️ Any and all info is appreciated, thanks.

[@kjlphotographyAD2011]

I'm sorry that I couldn't make it through the entire video, due to some type of sound distortion that makes the beginning of EVERY sentence BLAST through my computer speakers to the point where that was all I could focus on. . . . . .

[@ruthleigh]

And this is why I would never look Walter Van Beirendonck's work as cultural appropriation. Just like Picasso, he was able to distill tribal art and understand the "why" rather than the "what" and "how", while still being true to his philosophy and aesthetics, and respectful of his inspiration. Unlike other "designers" who would blatantly copy others' works and claim Duchamp as his lawyer (without even understanding Duchamp's art), and when critics close in and see the hack that he really is, he'd cry systemic racism.

[@basvestegen]

Human societal existence has thrived through adaptation of work for new applications. Copying is like humanity standing still, sometimes even moving backwards, whilst adaptation is moving forward. Copying displays a lack of creativity, passion and dedication to the art; it is disrespectful. I think the failure in copying comes from taking the object out of a specific environment and time, with a lack of adaptation for a new time and purpose. On the other hand I see adaptation as an acknowledgement of genius, whilst being authentic to oneself and the current time.

[@basvestegen]

I do have to honor copying, for helping you get familiar with something new; copying being a first learner

[@Neuterlab]

I wanna live in Antwerp

[@thieney]

Yo Mr fashion archive u should check out Jordan Peterson talk abt cultural appropriation

[@FashionRoadman]

Will check it out later today

[@matthewfenel1121]

I have mixed feelings about this school. There seems to be a history of a toxic and discriminatory teaching environment created by Walter - and I think the suicide in 2018, and the BOF article that followed, seemed to highlight that.

[@Frank-Watching]

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[@ntsakomathebula4840]

ALL I KNOW IS A$AP ROCKY PUT EM ON FASHION *100 EMOJI*. An d Yeah you can say ANTWERP is older than Rocky, but A$AP BEEN DOING THIS FASHION TING IN HIS DADS NUTSACK *SPLASH DRIP EMOJI*

[@FashionRoadman]

If Rocky hasn’t worn it then it can never be drip 💧 #dripordrown

[@ntsakomathebula4840]

@@FashionRoadman Fax🙏🏿📢🚿