Czech designers bring tradition and sustainability to Brussels

Two Czech designers are building careers in Brussels while combining sustainability with their Czech roots. Fashion designer Veronika Vimpelová has used traditional Czech blueprint fabric in her work and now designs cycling and running clothes for an Antwerp startup. She also previously worked on costumes for the sci-fi film Dune. Interior designer Kristýna Semerák creates tailored homes for Belgian and international clients, focusing on locally available materials and how people use their living spaces. Both say artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing their work, offering useful tools but also creating new challenges.