AF VANDEVORST, Sun 28 Sep

The Piper champagne cocktail at the entrance to the cavernous car park where the show took place was a cheery introduction to a fresh and feminine show. Summer 09 for husband-and-wife team, An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx, had lingerie out and proud: long-haired waifs with smudged red lips teamed lace details, bustiers, corsets, suspenders and garter belts with the label’s signature white shirts and other tailored elements (suit jackets, trench coats). The premodimantly black-and-white collection, in cottons and silk, was lifted with flashes of orange, green, mushroom and a few multi-colored prints, and accessorised with some funky, clunky shell necklaces.