Tim Van Steenbergen

"Due to its excellent access, it pushes you to travel the world looking for new impressions and personal experiences," says fashion designer Tim Van Steenbergen of cosmopolitan and complex Antwerp, naming it the ideal place to turn an open-minded worldview into inspired independent work. With a 2009 Elle Style Award "Best Belgian Designer" on his shelf (as well as La Scala opera costumes, Barbie outfits, shoes, light fixtures, handbags, and Venice Biennale gallery shows) inspiration has certainly struck. Here's from where.