Where fashion meets architecture on the Belgian coast
On the windswept coastline of De Panne, fashion finds a new language. One shaped by angles, lines and silence. Against the brutalist concrete geometry of Westerpunt, elegance is stripped back to its purest form.
This editorial story, aptly titled Geometry of Chic, explores the tension between structure and fluidity, rigidity and movement. It is a visual dialogue between haute couture and modernist architecture, where every silhouette responds to the space it inhabits.
Photographed by Philippe Meysmans, the shoot unfolds like a carefully composed architectural study. The sea becomes a neutral canvas. The sky remains muted. Concrete dominates. Within this raw setting, fashion speaks quietly yet confidently.
Left page: Total look: JeanPaulKnott
Boots: Steven Madden Handbag: Britt Van Driessche
Jewels: Ole Lynggaard
Architecture as a silent co-creator
Westerpunt’s monumental concrete forms do more than frame the images. They dictate rhythm, posture and mood. Strong diagonal lines contrast with soft tailoring. Sharp edges mirror clean cuts. Long staircases elongate the body, while open structures invite movement and breath.
Styled by Nicholas Sirot, the looks embrace restraint. Nothing is excessive. Nothing competes with the setting. Instead, garments echo the geometry around them, allowing fabric and form to interact naturally with space.
This is fashion that does not shout. It observes.
Right page: Dress: Dior Vest: Barbara Bui Ring: Pasquale Bruni
Make up: Boris used Sisley cosmetics: Phyto-teint primer mat,
Photo-teint nude 00W shell, Phyto-eye-palette Sisley 1 tender toffee,
the Phyto-rouge-velvet lipstick beige nude mat n°10
AVEDA for hair: Botanical repair styling creme,
Smooth infusion style-prep-smoother & Volumizing Tonic
Sculptural silhouettes and quiet luxury
The wardrobe selection reflects a dialogue between power and refinement. Total looks from Dior, Natan and JeanPaulKnott deliver architectural precision through tailoring, structure and volume.
Flowing dresses contrast with sharply cut coats. Minimal palettes allow texture to take centre stage. Accessories remain intentional and restrained, with jewellery by Pasquale Bruni, Ole Lynggaard and Virginie Château adding subtle sculptural accents.
Footwear by Steve Madden and Natan grounds the looks, reinforcing the balance between strength and wearability.
Mask: Dior
Beauty in restraint
Beauty follows the same philosophy. Hair and make-up, created by Boris using Sisley and AVEDA, remain soft, natural and precise.
Skin looks fresh and luminous, never overworked. Hair moves naturally with the coastal wind. The result is a timeless aesthetic that allows the model’s presence to remain central.
A solitary figure in space
Model Victoria (Dominique Models) embodies the editorial’s quiet strength. Often positioned alone within vast architectural frames, she appears both grounded and contemplative.
Her poses are minimal. Her gaze is focused. She does not perform for the camera. Instead, she inhabits the space—an elegant counterpoint to the monumental concrete surrounding her.
Cuff: Virginie Chateau www.virginiechateau-shop.be
Belgian fashion, global vision
Shot on Belgian soil and supported by the municipality of De Panne, Geometry of Chic is a celebration of local landscapes through an international fashion lens.
It reflects a growing movement in contemporary fashion: one that values craftsmanship, context and clarity over excess. Fashion here becomes architectural. Architecture becomes emotional.
Together, they create something quietly powerful.
Credits
Photography: Philippe Meysmans
Art Direction & Styling: Nicholas Sirot
Hair & Make-up: Boris (AVEDA & Sisley)
Model: Victoria @ Dominique Models
Location: Westerpunt, De Panne
Special thanks: Municipality of De Panne
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