E/Motion of a Garment
E/Motion of a Garment
From 4 to 7 June 2026, Cédric Jacquemyn presents E/Motion of a Garment at St. Vincent, an exhibition approaching garments not as objects to be worn, but as autonomous forms with sculptural presence.
Working between garment construction, material research, and spatial installation, Jacquemyn has long approached clothing as more than a functional object. Across his practice, garments become carriers of labour, memory, erosion, and transformation. E/Motion of a Garment emerges from a recurring question within this body of work: what remains of a garment once separated from the body, and can clothing continue to hold presence in the absence of the wearer?
Within the context of St. Vincent, garments are presented less as fashion pieces than as suspended objects, positioned somewhere between sculpture, relic, and architectural fragment. Oxidised surfaces, collapsed silhouettes, and emptied forms shift attention away from wearability toward materiality, gesture, and trace. The exhibition invites the viewer to encounter clothing in a slower and more contemplative way, detached from seasonality or consumption.
Alongside the exhibition, the project extends into Antwerp through a series of temporary outdoor interventions situated throughout the city, including Komedieplaats and Leopold de Waelplaats. These installations place garments directly into dialogue with public space, allowing them to interact with architecture, movement, and the everyday urban environment. In doing so, E/Motion of a Garment reflects on Antwerp not only as a city historically associated with fashion, but as a place where fashion can inhabit space beyond the runway or boutique.
BOTANICAL HELL — CONCEPT FOR A GARDEN (for Kunsthal Gent, 2020)
BOTANICAL HELL — CONCEPT FOR A GARDEN (for Kunsthal Gent, 2020)
I interpret Hell as the destruction of paradise, literally by removing a tree and glorifying the void that remains. My goal is to keep the focus on the man-made character of hell, created by human actions rather than by something divine. I also want to raise a bigger issue with my work by incorporating in the void a reference to our excavated Amazon forest. To impose on nature, to be God = Hell.
OXIDATION OF A COPPER COAT IN 1000 IMAGES — excerpt of 8 stages
Cedric Jacquemyn Atelier, Antwerp — 2017.
A study in transformation and decay. The statue as a frozen representation of movement — an endless contradiction reflecting a world growing increasingly static.
The Statue of Liberty, symbol of freedom and immigrant from the old world, once stood as a gateway to the new. Oxidised into an ancient relic of isolation at the edge of a continent in retreat, the sculpture becomes a stagnant memory of hope and a reflection of a world increasingly divided.
Presented during Paris Men's Week, January 2018.
'MANIPULATION OF TIME' — Limited edition handmade book
Exclusive limited-edition production accompanying a one-of-one longcoat created for DARKLANDS and a one-of-one tailored belted coat produced for GALLERY AESTHETE.
The oxidation process of each garment was carefully and individually documented in a handmade limited-edition book accompanying the piece. Like the garments themselves, every book is unique, numbered, and signed.
‘LIBERTY’ — Oxidized Copper on MDF
Cedric Jacquemyn Atelier — 2017
During an extended period of material research, Cedric created a sculptural work consisting of the left half of a coat — including the shoulder, sleeve, and tailored finishings — mounted onto MDF and treated with a wide range of oxidized copper patinas.
The piece emerged as both a garment fragment and autonomous object, reflecting the atelier’s ongoing exploration of transformation, texture, and material ageing. The sculpture was later presented in Cedric Jacquemyn’s Paris showrooms during the S/S18 and F/W18 men’s fashion weeks. Presented alongside the 'shadows of liberty' installation by Yves de Brabander, the work formed part of an ongoing collaboration between De Brabander and Cedric Jacquemyn for the S/S18 collection Geworfenheit.
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Campaign by Yves de Brabander © Paris, 2017
Belgian designers Cedric Jacquemyn and Nico Uytterhaegen joined forces for a collaborative line of footwear that merges artisanal craftsmanship. Designed in Belgium and handcrafted in Arezzo, the collection reflects a shared fascination with materiality, construction, and understated strength.
Presented during the A/W 2017 season in their shared Paris showroom, the line introduced a horse leather derby, a structured boot, and a combat boot set on chunky rubber soles with strap closures. The footwear combined robust avantgarde shoemaking traditions with the dark, architectural language characteristic of both designers’ practices.
Product photography by Purpureum Alubus.
FLANDERS LINEN — Craftsmanship Since 1350
FLANDERS LINEN — Craftsmanship Since 1350
For S/S17 and A/W17, Cedric Jacquemyn worked with high-quality flax linen cultivated throughout the historic Flanders region, spanning parts of present-day Belgium, the Netherlands, and Northern France. For centuries, the region’s mild maritime climate and fertile soil have provided the ideal conditions for growing some of the world’s finest flax fibres.
The complete cycle of knowledge and production — from plant to fibre, yarn, and finished textile — remains deeply rooted in the region, carrying forward more than 650 years of craftsmanship and technical expertise. Linen production became one of Flanders’ defining industries during the late Middle Ages and continues today as an important part of the region’s cultural and artisanal heritage.
Designed by Cedric Jacquemyn and exclusively woven in Flanders, Belgium, the fabrics were developed through a close collaboration with local textile specialists, combining historical know-how with a contemporary approach to texture, structure, and garment construction.
Produced in limited quantities, the exclusive styles were delivered to selected retailers including Darklands, Hotoveli, PN/P, Gullam & L'Eclaireur.
NICO UYTTERHAEGEN — CEDRIC JACQUEMYN
AW15 to AW17 — A series of footwear collaborations with fellow Belgian designer Nico Uytterhaegen.
Design, development and production of a platform boot, signature leather sock shoe, and combat boot in vegetable-tanned calfskin, entirely handcrafted in Arezzo, Italy.
ONGOING ARTISTIC DIALOGUE WITH YVES DE BRABANDER
It was during his studies at the Antwerp Royal Academy that Cedric met his partner, Yves de Brabander.
In 1998, de Brabander graduated cum laude in photography from Sint-Lucas Antwerp. His photographic practice is marked by a minimalist sensitivity to light, detail, and atmosphere. Although initially rooted in photography, his interest in fashion grew after attending his first Raf Simons show, where he began to recognise parallels between fashion and photography as expressive forms.
During Jacquemyn’s years at the Royal Academy, their personal relationship gradually evolved into an ongoing creative dialogue. Following graduation, they began developing the first Cedric Jacquemyn collection together: Jacquemyn focused on garment design and material research, while de Brabander shaped the visual identity, photography, communication, and broader artistic direction surrounding the brand.
WAKAYAMA — SLOW VINTAGE KNIT
— Collaborating since 2013
Not far from Osaka, in Japan’s Kansai region, lie the sacred mountains and dense forests of Kumano Kodo, a historic pilgrimage route recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is here, in Wakayama, that the workshops of our jersey supplier are located.
Inside the atelier, over 250 knitting machines continuously produce high-quality jersey fabrics, primarily for Japanese fashion houses and a select number of European designers, among them Cedric Jacquemyn.
What distinguishes this manufacturer is its continued use of traditional “Tsuri” knitting machines, which operate at an exceptionally slow pace. While most modern production prioritises speed and efficiency, these historic machines create fabrics with a unique softness, elasticity, and irregular character impossible to reproduce on contemporary circular knitting systems.
More than a century of craftsmanship, technical knowledge, and textile tradition informs the quality of these knits. Though rooted in older methods of production, the fabrics remain remarkably contemporary in both feel and function.
For AW17, Cedric Jacquemyn developed an exclusive 100% Japanese washed silk jersey and rib knit together with the Wakayama atelier, produced using these slow vintage knitting techniques.
SOME/THINGS PRESENTATION
SS15 PARIS —
Presentation of “To the Depths of the Last Reserve, pt. II” at the Some/Things studio in Paris during Paris Fashion Week.
Production by Zo’estica, led by Daniel Hettmann.
PR by Cyrille Caron and James Cheng Tan.
Photography and video by Some/Things.
CJ Space Antwerp
CEDRIC JACQUEMYN unveils his first retail space in Antwerp, Belgium.
Featuring key pieces from the latest winter collection alongside footwear, small leather goods, and a curated selection of accessories, the space offers a rare insight into Jacquemyn’s universe and creative process, emphasising the intimate and constructed nature of his garments.
Incorporating elements from previous menswear presentations together with more personal references, the interior reflects Jacquemyn’s own aesthetic language and sensibility. Rather than functioning as a conventional boutique, the space unfolds as an extension of the brand’s broader visual and material world.
Spread across more than 100 square metres, Cedric Jacquemyn’s first retail project rejects the polished uniformity often associated with luxury retail, favouring instead a more personal, tactile, and subjective approach.
TREE BARK CLOTH — Uganda’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage
TREE BARK CLOTH — Uganda’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage
For centuries, barkcloth has been traditionally produced in Uganda using the inner bark of the Mutuba tree. Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, it remains one of the country’s oldest and most distinctive artisanal materials.
For FW14, Cedric Jacquemyn developed two signature pieces using this rare and fragile textile, presented during the Paris menswear presentations. The material’s raw texture, organic imperfections, and sculptural quality closely resonated with the atelier’s ongoing exploration of tactility, transformation, and craftsmanship.
Produced in a numbered limited edition and entirely handmade at the Cedric Jacquemyn Atelier in Antwerp.
Signature Barkcloth Raw Collar Suitjacket
LAMBSKIN CROCHET CARDIGAN
Hand-shaved and hand-cut lambskin crochet cardigan, entirely handmade from 45 fine Italian lambskins. The creation of a single piece required more than 350 hours of manual craftsmanship, combining traditional leatherwork techniques with the structure and rhythm of crochet.
Presented during the FW14 Paris show at Maison des Métallos, the piece reflects Cedric Jacquemyn’s early exploration of labour-intensive construction, tactility, and material transformation.
This cardigan was handmade at the Cedric Jacquemyn Atelier in Antwerp, numbered and signed.
Produced as a unique 1/1 piece, exclusively available through DARKLANDS.
ATELIER 11
Ongoing collaboration with Antwerp-based jewellery studio Atelier 11.
Since 2010, Atelier 11 has produced the Cedric Jacquemyn jewellery line, developing pieces that reflect the same raw materiality and handcrafted approach central to the atelier’s garments. The collaboration, however, extends far beyond jewellery alone.
Since the earliest collections, Atelier 11 has also handcrafted the brand’s copper hardware — including buttons, belt hooks, buckles, and signature copper labels — each produced individually by hand.
— See the jewellery line in the collection section.
HANDLOOM WEAVERS OF GARHWAL — Himalaya
Since SS14, Cedric Jacquemyn has worked closely with the handloom weavers of the Garhwal region in the Indian Himalayas through a London-based non-profit organisation supporting local weaving communities with training, equipment, and logistical infrastructure. The initiative provides looms, spinning wheels, and long-term support to artisans in remote mountain villages, helping preserve traditional weaving practices while creating sustainable livelihoods.
More recently, the “Himadri-Hans Handloom” initiative was launched in collaboration with the Government of Uttarakhand to further promote heritage handloom crafts and regional artisanal knowledge deeply rooted in India’s cultural history.
For the SS14 collection, Cedric Jacquemyn developed an exclusive selvedge wool fabric handwoven in Garhwal using traditional techniques. The production of a single fabric roll required more than three months of manual weaving, resulting in a textile defined by irregularity, density, and human touch.
Produced in extremely limited quantities and presented to a highly selected clientele only.
showlooks for SS14, Paris
ROMBAUT × CEDRIC JACQUEMYN
Collaboration with Belgian footwear label Rombaut.
Designed by Cedric Jacquemyn, the project resulted in the development of a fully handmade, hand-hammered boot produced in two variations: polished Guidi calfskin and hand-shaved lambskin.
Entirely handcrafted in Arezzo, Italy, each pair reflected the raw construction methods and material treatment characteristic of the Cedric Jacquemyn atelier.
Produced in limited editions for SS14 and AW14.
H R A U N — BY CEDRIC JACQUEMYN
Temporary four-season secondary line produced in Belgium exclusively for Scandinavian retail chain WEEKDAY.
H R A U N launched during Copenhagen Fashion Week for FW12, offering a more accessible extension of the Cedric Jacquemyn universe while maintaining the brand’s focus on monochrome tailoring, layered silhouettes, and raw material treatments.
The collaboration originated after Cedric Jacquemyn received the WEEKDAY award for one of the most promising Bachelor collections at the Antwerp Fashion Academy. The first collaborative collection was introduced in Berlin during SS12, marking the beginning of an ongoing dialogue between the Antwerp-based designer and the Scandinavian retailer.
