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Ann Demeulemeester’s ideal woman wants her clothes to speak for themselves: the Belgian artist’s latest coup de théâtre is a tribute to the label’s elevated yet sober aesthetic, where clean and pure lines and a mostly monochrome palette meet modern details, specifically engineered for minimalist designs based around decadently heavy silk ensembles and glamorous shapes. Wearability is at the heart of the Spring-Summer collection, an easy-wearing line-up with a surprising take on Demeulemeester’s history: there’s a natural synergy between the contemporary feel of every practical workday look and the firm’s punk-inspired attire.