{"title":"CdA X LARS MERTENS","description":"\u003cp\u003eLARS MERTENS (BE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANTWERPFASHIONMASTERS 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy introduction to Cecil Beaton began with a single photograph of him wearing a bathrobe. I was immediately drawn to the effortless elegance and playfulness he expressed through clothing. Through my research, I discovered Beaton not only as a photographer and designer, but as someone who transformed self-presentation into an art form.\u003cbr\u003eInspired by his tailored suits, extravagant parties, use of colour, texture, and embellishment, this collection explores the balance between refinement and playfulness. I wanted to reinterpret classic elegance through my own perspective, creating a wardrobe that feels mature yet expressive.\u003cbr\u003eWhile researching Beaton, I rediscovered the joy of dressing and the power of fashion as a form of self-expression. This collection celebrates that feeling — a world where elegance, fantasy, and individuality come together.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/6640\/6726\/collections\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-07-18_at_16.05.55_1.jpg?v=1785160203","url":"https:\/\/collectifdanvers.com\/collections\/cda-x-lars-mertens.oembed","provider":"COLLECTIF D'ANVERS — BESPOKE SHOES \u0026 MORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}