Dirk Bikkembergs is a Belgian fashion designer and a member of the famed Antwerp Six, known for blending fashion with the aesthetics of sport and athleticism. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, Bikkembergs redefined menswear by incorporating performance fabrics, body-conscious silhouettes, and a strong, masculine energy. He is especially recognized for pioneering the fusion of fashion and football, even staging runway shows on soccer fields and designing kits for professional teams.