Belgian designer brand known for its minimalist, androgynous style and fluid, transformable garments.
ORIGIN
Belgium
PRICE TIER
luxury
SPECIALIZATION
UNISEX
Belgian designer Jean-Paul Knott established his namesake label in Brussels in 1999 after an eleven-year tenure at Yves Saint Laurent. His work is defined by a minimalist and intellectual approach, creating garments that blend structure with a sense of weightless elegance. The brand is recognized for its fluid, often androgynous silhouettes and a sober color palette, focusing on the quality of materials and geometric lines. Knott’s designs are intended to be timeless, ignoring seasonal trends in favor of creating a lasting, personal wardrobe. Many pieces are transformable, designed to be folded, layered, and reinvented by the wearer.
$166.00$464.00
$269.00$443.00
$272.00$757.00
$210.00$586.00
$342.00$811.00
$166.00$464.00
$269.00$443.00
$272.00$757.00
$210.00$586.00
$342.00$811.00

A deep dive into how major Western designers are taking public roles with Chinese conglomerates, featuring Jean-Paul Knott's long-standing consultancy with Shenzhen-based Ellassay Group.

An interview detailing the collaboration between handbag label NO/AN and Jean-Paul Knott, exploring their shared minimalist aesthetic and the creation of the 'NOTT' bag collection.

A profile of the designer highlighting his 'Guest Member' status during Haute Couture shows and his dual focus on his own label and work for renowned fashion houses.

The brand's official manifesto outlining its philosophy of 'ethereal nonchalance,' the concept of the 'Knott House' in Brussels, and its commitment to longevity over trends.
A comprehensive biography covering Knott's launch story, his eleven-year tenure at Yves Saint Laurent, and his creative directorships at Krizia, Louis Féraud, and Cerruti.