Mutilate documents 12 years of Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck's wild, bold, playful, and salacious approach to fashion across both women's and men's collections, often incorporating subversive and challenging elements. It showcases a curated selection of photography by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Juergen Teller, and Carel Fonteyne, alongside fun collages. It is not to be confused with an autobiography but rather "a kaleidoscope of images and words that mark(ed) my world."
A vibrant, image-rich book created by Beirendonck and Cornelia Lauf, this interactive piece features die-cutting, fold-out plates, embossing, pop-ups, mirrors, and two functional zippers on the cover. Although short, spanning only 86 pages, the book delivers a visual punch in line with Beirendonck's usual aesthetic. Out with the old and in with the new—because even if the book evokes a hint of nostalgia, it is meant to inspire action, encourage moving forward, and kiss the future!
