Who are you?

Stefan Ceunen, lead marketing communications & PR manager at Flanders DC

Has fashion always interested you?

Yes. In my personal life, I have always been involved with fashion on different levels, and also on a professional level - I work for an organisation that supports and promotes design and fashion designers, entrepreneurs and companies from Flanders - I am busy with fashion every

What's the biggest fashion mistake you've ever made?

In hindsight some choices can maybe be seen as a mistake but I'm always pro experiments and bold choices so I always try to be open to all choices. On another level (sustainability), going on a shopping spree every few weeks is something I wouldn't feel good about anymore.

What trend do you miss?

I don't really follow trends so don't miss any. And anyways, all trends trend to come back after a few years.

What will be the most important trends of 2024?

I think certain trends will continue to be important: the fluid trend, be it in gender, size or style (mixing of occassion, formal and work wear). In society in general we see a trend towards more and bolder self-expression, in fashion this translates to more body positivity (and also showing more skin), more accessorizing and more statement pieces.

What recent and not-so-recent fashion icons inspire you?

For more than fashion I regularly go back to David Bowie for inspiration. A more recent inspiration for me is Marc Forné, creative director, fashion editor and also stylist of Manu Rios among others.