As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is." But, what does that mean? It's an abstract concept, when you think about it. "Home" can be a combination of things, whether it's where your family lives—or maybe just where your stuff lives. Walter Van Beirendonck's latest collection tries to nail the definition into a tangible creation, using his own Antwerp household as inspiration. Titled "Home Sweet Home," the collection is a vibrant mix of angular colorblocking that meets at a point like the corner of a wall, while pretty patterns spread across cozy T-shirts like wallpaper. To take familiar surroundings and turn them into stunning, sartorial garments is a testament to Walter's creativity. Of course, in true WVB form, there's still a hint of darkness amongst the pastels: A near-menacing ghost wears a ball and chain, with the collection's title printed over it, suggesting that home isn't always a place you want to be, but it's where you'll always come back to. Opening Ceremony sent the Belgian designer a few quick questions to talk house rules.
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Dana Melanz: How long have you lived in your home?
Walter Van Beirendonck: Ten years! The house dates back to 1820, and it has a fantastic garden.
What room in the house do you use the most? What room do you rarely use?
The most used: The work room, my small atelier with a view of the garden and my collection of toys on the shelves.
The least used: The attic.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Our cozy MOOOI couch, which is covered with sheep fur.
What is the first thing you do when you get home after work?
I take a walk in the garden to listen to the birds and watch the flowers.
And, your favorite wallpaper pattern?
The golden bumblebee pattern, which you can see in the collection.
What are your favorite flowers to display?
I like a brightly colored mix of flowers, especially tulips.
Do you cook at home?
I can't cook, but my friend Dirk Van Saene is a great cook.
Is the "Woolf" design made after an actual piece in your home?
It is inspired by a hand-puppet made by the Bozo people in Mali. We collect these puppets; they are fantastic, colorful objects that are mostly animals—like horses.
What are your house rules?
The house should be playful, full of life and color, with objects, ceramics, folk paintings... and we live in it.![]()
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woolf t-shirt in combo blue
Shop all Walter Van Beirendonck here
Dana Melanz: How long have you lived in your home?
Walter Van Beirendonck: Ten years! The house dates back to 1820, and it has a fantastic garden.
What room in the house do you use the most? What room do you rarely use?
The most used: The work room, my small atelier with a view of the garden and my collection of toys on the shelves.
The least used: The attic.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Our cozy MOOOI couch, which is covered with sheep fur.
What is the first thing you do when you get home after work?
I take a walk in the garden to listen to the birds and watch the flowers.
And, your favorite wallpaper pattern?
The golden bumblebee pattern, which you can see in the collection.
What are your favorite flowers to display?
I like a brightly colored mix of flowers, especially tulips.
Do you cook at home?
I can't cook, but my friend Dirk Van Saene is a great cook.
Is the "Woolf" design made after an actual piece in your home?
It is inspired by a hand-puppet made by the Bozo people in Mali. We collect these puppets; they are fantastic, colorful objects that are mostly animals—like horses.
What are your house rules?
The house should be playful, full of life and color, with objects, ceramics, folk paintings... and we live in it.
empty dinner room jacket in combo mint
woolf sweatshirt in combo camel
home sweatshirt in camel
woolf t-shirt in combo blue