My first fashion project in Chicago, ‘Dressing Light’ (Chicago 2006) explored my impressions of Chicago, which represents a break with my previous Belgian habits.

The ‘Dressing Light’ project is a work in progress, not a final collection. This initial phase of Dressing Light attracted print and broadcast media attention in the United States as well as around the world, thanks to broad print and electronic media coverage, including a Reuters wire story.

Research includes collaborations with Philips, Luminex, the ITA, Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH, Aachen Germany, Christin Matson, Nathan Peck, Johan De Handschutter among others.