Films by Toon Illegems

Belgien, Germany 2019, 90 min
by Reiner Holzemer

An intimate profile of Martin Margiela, one of the most revolutionary and influential fashion designers of his time. From Jean Paul Gaultier's assistant to creative director at Hermes to leading his own brand, Margiela never showed his face publicly but reinvented fashion with his radical style for over 20 years, through 41 provocative collections. For the first time, the "Banksy of fashion" reveals his drawings, notes and personal items, giving us an exclusive peek to his vision and career.The

Germany, Belgien 2017, 89 min
by Reiner Holzemer

An insight into the life, mind and creative heart of a Dries Van Noten, who, for more than 25 years, has remained independent in a landscape of fashion consolidation and globalization.For the first time fashion designer Dries Van Noten allows a filmmaker to accompany him in his creative process and rich home life. For an entire year Reiner Holzemer documents the precise steps that Dries takes to conceive of four collections, the rich fabrics, embroidery and prints exclusive to his designs. As we