Peet Dullaert
Peet Dullaert | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age The Netherlands |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, couturier, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Founder of Peet Dullaert label; sustainable luxury fashion |
Peet Dullaert is a renowned Dutch fashion designer, couturier, and entrepreneur operating out of Paris, France. He established his self-titled label, Peet Dullaert, in 2012. That same year, Dullaert was honored with the Frans Molenaar-prijs and later received a nomination for the 2016 International Woolmark Prize in recognition of his contributions to the fashion sector.
Early life and career
Born in 1989 in The Netherlands, Dullaert completed his studies with distinction at ArtEZ University of Arts in 2012. Prior to founding his brand, he earned the Triumph Innovation Award in 2010 and gained valuable experience interning at Lanvin, where he supported Alber Elbaz during the making of the 2011 film Le Jour d'Avant - Lanvin. At the age of 23, he launched his own label, focusing on haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessory collections. His brand swiftly attracted international press attention, including features in Vogue China and Vogue Brasil.
Collaborations early in his career with influential figures such as Pierre Bergé and Baroness Hélène de Ludinghausen, former head of Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, shaped his sustainable luxury production approach introduced in 2014. This innovative model challenges conventional luxury manufacturing by emphasizing responsible methods, earning accolades from Vogue France for its environmental commitment.
In 2013, Dullaert initiated Muses With Extraordinary Lives, a project showcasing prominent women through interviews and featuring them wearing his designs.
His accessories collection Le Sac Si, launched in 2015, was notable for its inclusion of models spanning various ages, receiving commendation from American Vogue for its embrace of diversity. Additionally, he was among the first to implement a "See now, Order now" system for ready-to-wear pieces, allowing production on demand and significantly shortening lead times compared to the traditional six-month manufacturing cycle.
Representing The Netherlands, Dullaert was the country's nominee for the 2017 International Woolmark Prize competition held in Milan. His creations prioritize fluidity and ease of movement suited to contemporary lifestyles, with Vogue Italy describing them as both poetic and adaptable. Esteemed publicist Albert Ayal remarked that Dullaert's accessory designs possess qualities akin to museum-grade artworks.
His fashion has been chosen by internationally recognized figures such as Mouna Ayoub, Kendall Jenner, Jaime Xie, Katy Perry, and Rihanna.
Recognitions
- 2010: Triumph Innovation Award
- 2012: Frans Molenaar-prijs
- 2016: Dutch Nominee for International Woolmark Prize 2017