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CdA — LA FORÊT

The ‘La Forêt’ collection unfolded when designer Natalie Van Lijsebettens zoomed in on Julian Schnabel's work. To her eyes, savage landscapes came to life. Each pair of shoes contains parts of a unique canvas by Ilse Vanderbeken, painted specifically for that pair. Handmade in Italy.

CdA — LA FORÊT

Collectif d’Anvers vision for the ‘La Forêt’ collection unfolded when designer Natalie Van Lijsebettens zoomed in on Julian Schnabel's work. To her eye, savage landscapes came to life in the broken crockery Schnabel had used in his paintings.

Sharing this inspiration with the Belgian painter Ilse Vanderbeken led to the realization of canvases reflecting a mysterious and brooding atmosphere that seeps through in every vein of the collection.

Natalie transfigured the mystique of Ilse's paintings to the Collectif d'Anvers footwear through cutting out parts of the paintings, masterfully fusing the brushstrokes with the leather and shape of the footwear, creating a unique appeal for each individual piece.

Immerse yourself in the world of fashion alchemy as we employ dark rituals to craft extraordinary artifacts. Tears of dedication mix with lightning-infused brushstrokes on canvas. The result is a shoe that transcends time, a future relic. Hidden within the depths of nature, skilled hands bring these creations to life.