The Antwerp Fashion Festival kicks off today, bringing over 100 different shows, installations, and performances to Antwerp. This event aims to showcase local fashion talent to foreign fashion professionals and the domestic audience. The festival opens with renowned designer Walter Van Beirendonck, who has chosen to present his latest collection at the Boerentoren instead of participating in Paris Fashion Week. Van Beirendonck, one of the iconic Antwerp Six, celebrates his 40-year career with a jubilee show titled '40 Years Dreaming The World Awake'. This show features designs from his entire career and concludes with his latest creations. The festival also provides a platform for other Antwerp designers and attracts a wide audience with over 100 activities in the city. The timing of the festival coincides with the exhibition 'The Antwerp Six' at the Fashion Museum, highlighting the significance of these four days. The Antwerp Fashion Festival is a unique opportunity to reposition Antwerp as an international hub for fashion and creativity.