## Ries Frèdérique
- **Born:** Thu May 14 1959 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- **Place of Birth:** Balen, Belgium
### Social Media Details
- **Twitter:** @riesfrederique
- **Instagram:** @riesfrederique
- **Facebook:** @ries.frederique
### Recent Projects
- **2022:** Appointed as the new CEO of the Belgian fashion house, Cacharel.
- **2021:** Launched her own sustainable fashion line, "Ries Frèdérique Studio."
- **2020:** Collaborated with the British luxury brand, Burberry, on a capsule collection.
- **2019:** Received the prestigious "Designer of the Year" award at the Belgian Fashion Awards.
### Other Information
- **Childhood:** Spent her early years in the picturesque town of Balen, Belgium.
- **Education:** Graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
- **Career:** Began her fashion career as a designer for the Belgian label, Ann Demeulemeester.
- **Style:** Known for her avant-garde designs that blend classic tailoring with experimental fabrics and silhouettes.
- **Inspiration:** Draws inspiration from nature, art, and the female form.
- **Awards and Recognitions:** Received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the fashion industry.
- **Personal Life:** Married to Dirk Van Saene, a prominent Belgian artist.
- **Activism:** An outspoken advocate for sustainability and diversity in fashion.
- **Legacy:** Recognized as one of Belgium's most influential and celebrated fashion designers.