The Antwerp Six exhibition
event
8–12 April 2026
dates
€1250
price
Belgium. Antwerp
place
This field trip is timed to coincide with the Antwerp Six exhibition at MoMu, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to experience one of fashion’s most influential movements where it was born. In 2026, the museum marks the 40th anniversary of the Antwerp Six’s international breakthrough with the first major exhibition ever dedicated to these designers.
Experiencing this exhibition in Antwerp is essential. This trip offers a living framework to understand how true fashion movements are formed and why Antwerp remains central to contemporary fashion today.
Experiencing this exhibition in Antwerp is essential. This trip offers a living framework to understand how true fashion movements are formed and why Antwerp remains central to contemporary fashion today.
Arrival at Antwerp
april 8
DAY 1
Arrival at Brussels, Paris or Amsterdam Airports
The most convenient arrival options are Brussels, Paris, or Amsterdam airports.
All of them are connected to Antwerp by direct trains, with travel time ranging from approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the arrival airport.
All of them are connected to Antwerp by direct trains, with travel time ranging from approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the arrival airport.
Group dinner
Group dinner with introductions, alignment, contextual briefing, and an overview of the Antwerp fashion ecosystem and overall trip structure
Cultural Context
april 9
DAY 2
Breakfast and introduction with Polina Stepanova
Introduction to Polina Stepanova, curator of the trip, senior lecturer at Polimoda, visual artist, trend forecaster, and an alumna of the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Visit to KMSKA: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
The visit provides historical, visual, and cultural context essential for understanding Antwerp’s artistic heritage and its influence on contemporary fashion and design thinking.
Urban tour
Urban tour with a reflective focus on architecture and history, examining the contrast and continuity between the Cathedral and contemporary Antwerp, and the cultural context that shaped the Antwerp Six.
Lunch
Lunch in an aesthetically refined setting with strong cultural references.
Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester flagship store visit
Visit to Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester flagship stores, followed by a discussion on contemporary fashion through the lens of the Antwerp Six.
Private network meeting and dinner
Private network meeting and dinner with a key figure shaping Antwerp’s fashion scene (guest confidential).
DAY 3
Design Immersion
april 10
Breakfast
Breakfast meeting at a café regularly visited by Fashion Department students and professors, providing an authentic glimpse into the Academy’s daily rhythm.
"The Antwerp Six" exhibition
Visit to the Antwerp Six exhibition, followed by a Contemporary Fashion lecture exploring the movement, its methodology, and its lasting influence on global fashion.
MoMu Bookstore
Visit to the MoMu bookstore, with a curated talk on fashion publishing and visual culture and a special guest from the Antwerp fashion scene (subject to availability)
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
Visiting the Art Department at the Antwerp Fashion Academy together with Wild About Fashion residents and current students, offering insight into the academic environment and ongoing creative practice
Fashion Alchemy Masterclass
An intimate studio masterclass with a special guest designer, focused on fashion, creative process, and contemporary practice, bringing together Antwerp students and Wild About Fashion residents
Antwerp Unfolded
april 11
DAY 4
M HKA: the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp
Visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp, exploring contemporary art, experimental practices, and their dialogue with fashion, culture, and the city’s creative scene.
Vintage & Concept Stores
Curated walk through Antwerp’s vintage and concept stores.
Networking Meeting
Curated networking with members of the Antwerp fashion scene and the Wild About Fashion community.
Night out
An informal evening gathering to unwind, connect, and experience Antwerp’s creative nightlife together.
DAY 5
Final Day
april 12
Farewell Breakfast
A relaxed farewell breakfast to reflect on the experience, exchange final thoughts, and say goodbye before departure.
Free time
Use the final hours in the city to stroll through the streets, enjoy some last shopping, or simply relax at a local café.
Polina Stepanova is a fashion and education expert at the intersection of fashion, art, and visual culture. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp and former student of Walter Van Beirendonck, she has deep insider knowledge of the Antwerp fashion scene.
As a leading teacher at Polimoda and Senior Mentor at Wild About, Polina combines critical thinking, creative practice, and professional insight. She worked with international fashion and luxury companies such as Gucci, Net-a-Porter, Yoox, Christopher Kane.
As a leading teacher at Polimoda and Senior Mentor at Wild About, Polina combines critical thinking, creative practice, and professional insight. She worked with international fashion and luxury companies such as Gucci, Net-a-Porter, Yoox, Christopher Kane.
POLINA
STEPANOVA
curator
Leniza Polynskikh is a fashion education entrepreneur and curator at the intersection of fashion, culture, and international education.
A Polimoda graduate with a background in Fashion Brand Management, she brings deep expertise in the European fashion education system. As founder of Wild About, she connects fashion education, professional practice, and global creative networks through curated programs, mentoring, and immersive field trips.
A Polimoda graduate with a background in Fashion Brand Management, she brings deep expertise in the European fashion education system. As founder of Wild About, she connects fashion education, professional practice, and global creative networks through curated programs, mentoring, and immersive field trips.
LENIZA
founder & host
POLYNSKIKH
WHAT THIS TRIP IS
An exclusive, immersive experience to understand fashion from the inside. Through guided discussions, cultural context, and direct access to Antwerp’s creative ecosystem, participants gain fresh insights, inspiration, and an expanded international network.
Designed for a small, carefully selected group, the trip offers live sessions with key figures of the Antwerp fashion scene and visits to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, focusing on thinking, methodology, and the cultural foundations that shaped the Antwerp Six.
Designed for a small, carefully selected group, the trip offers live sessions with key figures of the Antwerp fashion scene and visits to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, focusing on thinking, methodology, and the cultural foundations that shaped the Antwerp Six.
WHO THIS TRIP IS FOR
This trip is perfect for fashion students and emerging creatives seeking hands-on insight into the industry, direct access to Antwerp’s top designers and educators, and a rare chance to experience the birthplace of the Antwerp Six. It’s also ideal for professionals looking for inspiration, clarity, and a deeper understanding of fashion’s creative ecosystem, while building an international network that can shape their future career.
TRIP CONDITIONS
Join an exclusive, author-led journey to Antwerp with Leniza Polynskikh and Polina Stepanova. This immersive, expertly curated experience is developed within the Wild About Fashion Community, with full educational support from Polimoda.
Every detail of the program — from visits and masterclasses to networking opportunities — is carefully planned to maximize learning and access. Travel, accommodation, meals, and visa assistance are arranged individually. Limited spots are available, with a preliminary meeting offered to answer questions and secure your place.
Every detail of the program — from visits and masterclasses to networking opportunities — is carefully planned to maximize learning and access. Travel, accommodation, meals, and visa assistance are arranged individually. Limited spots are available, with a preliminary meeting offered to answer questions and secure your place.
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WHAT WILD ABOUT IS
WHAT WILD ABOUT IS
Wild About — это карьерно-образовательная платформа в индустрии моды.
Наша цель —поддержка начинающих и уже практикующих специалистов, помощь в поиске своего призвания, а также объединение студентов fashion-вузов. Мы являемся единственными официальными представителями международного университета Polimoda в России и СНГ.
Wild About — это карьерно-образовательная платформа в индустрии моды, цель которой — поддержать начинающих и уже практикующих специалистов, помочь в поиске своего призвания, а также объединить студентов fashion-вузов.
Мы являемся единственными официальными представителями международного университета Polimoda в России и СНГ.
Мы являемся единственными официальными представителями международного университета Polimoda в России и СНГ.
Wild About is an international ecosystem connecting travel, education, career development, and community across fashion, design, art, and business.
Through curated field trips, learning programs, and professional mentoring, we support creatives at every stage — from education to global career growth.
Rooted in Florence and connected worldwide, Wild About brings together a tight-knit community of creators and industry professionals united by craft, creativity, and the freedom of self-expression.
Through curated field trips, learning programs, and professional mentoring, we support creatives at every stage — from education to global career growth.
Rooted in Florence and connected worldwide, Wild About brings together a tight-knit community of creators and industry professionals united by craft, creativity, and the freedom of self-expression.
Wild About is an international ecosystem connecting travel, education, career development, and community across fashion, design, art, and business.
Through curated field trips, learning programs, and professional mentoring, we support creatives at every stage — from education to global career growth.
Rooted in Florence and connected worldwide, Wild About brings together a tight-knit community of creators and industry professionals united by craft, creativity, and the freedom of self-expression.
Through curated field trips, learning programs, and professional mentoring, we support creatives at every stage — from education to global career growth.
Rooted in Florence and connected worldwide, Wild About brings together a tight-knit community of creators and industry professionals united by craft, creativity, and the freedom of self-expression.
Wild About is an international ecosystem connecting travel, education, career development, and community across fashion, design, art, and business.
Through curated field trips, learning programs, and professional mentoring, we support creatives at every stage — from education to global career growth.
Rooted in Florence and connected worldwide, Wild About brings together a tight-knit community of creators and industry professionals united by craft, creativity, and the freedom of self-expression.
Through curated field trips, learning programs, and professional mentoring, we support creatives at every stage — from education to global career growth.
Rooted in Florence and connected worldwide, Wild About brings together a tight-knit community of creators and industry professionals united by craft, creativity, and the freedom of self-expression.
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