Arte Antwerp: Geometry, Culture and Visual Language
by TWO JOBS
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Since its inception, Arte Antwerp has built a universe that transcends clothing to become a visual expression of identity. Founded by Bertony Da Silva, a Belgian designer of Angolan origin, the brand was born in Antwerp with a very clear vision: to create garments that serve as a vehicle for cultural, artistic, and personal ideas. Arte draws not only from graphic design—Da Silva's initial training—but also from modern art, architecture, and street energy, resulting in a style that combines visual precision and creative freedom.
Over the seasons, Arte has defined its own language through relaxed silhouettes, understated colors, typographic patterns, and clean graphics. No ostentation, but plenty of character. Each garment seems designed to be part of a larger narrative, where the design speaks without being imposing. This quiet yet powerful aesthetic has captured the attention of a generation that values both visual consistency and the authenticity of the ideas behind a brand. The result is a collection that comfortably straddles contemporary art, editorial design, and streetwear.
Arte's connection to graphic design is not only formal but also conceptual. The brand's campaigns are typically set in real-world environments, using streets, building facades, or urban landscapes as backdrops, and often feature local protagonists, reinforcing the link between context and content. This choice is not accidental: Da Silva understands clothing as a way of narrating, of representing what happens in the social and cultural space we inhabit. Each collection proposes a new dialogue between the aesthetic and the everyday, without losing sight of the garments' functionality and wearability.
Spring/Summer 2025: Sculpted Spaces
The Spring/Summer 2025 collection, simply titled Spring/Summer 2025, maintains its commitment to the brand's visual language while introducing new nuances. This season, the focus shifts to built spaces, to the structures we inhabit and how they influence our way of being, moving, and expressing ourselves. The campaign was filmed in Luanda, the capital of Angola, a choice that not only connects with Da Silva's roots but also adds a layer of meaning to the collection: an exploration of informal architecture, street aesthetics, and identity through space.
Explore Arte Antwerp's new SS25 collection and find pieces that tell more than just an aesthetic story.