BEIRENDONCK, Walter van and Luc DERYCKE. Mode 2001 Landed-Geland.

(Antwerp): Merz, 2001. First edition. Three volumes.  Hardcover.  Each volume 32cm by 25cm.  The first two volumes French text, the third volume only published in English.  Issued to coincide with the mammoth and amazing fashion event curated by Walter Van Beirendonck. Mode 2001 Landed-Geland was an ambitious five-month cultural project that comprised of four imaginative exhibitions and a series of events that gave public recognition to the powerful voice of Flemish fashion. The volumes are a celebration of the events with features on the radical Belgian designers who formed the famed Antwerp 6, as well as Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garcons, Viktor & Rolf, and other fashion radicals.  All items in at least near fine condition, volume one unopened and still sealed, volume two with small nick at base of spine. A remarkable record of this extravagant fashion event. Rare as a complete set.