Haider Ackermann Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Haider Ackermann Born in Sante Fe de Bogota, Colombia, with French parents, Haider Ackermann grew up living in various cities throughout Europe and Africa.After graduating from high school in The Netherlands, he then moved to Belgium to join The Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerpen. He left the Academy after 3 years to start working for different designers.In March 2001, he presents his first collection in Paris (autum winter 2001-2002), collection acclaimed by the international press, soon after, in 2002 the Italian luxuryleather house Ruffo asked him to collaborate on the Ruffo Research collection.2004, Haider Ackermann is the winner of the prestigious « Swiss Textile Award ».In 2005, after he signs up with the belgian company 32, he moves to Paris and opens his atelier. That same year, he contributes to A magazine as Guest Curator.