In a 2001 interview, fashion journalist Diane Pernet explored the work of Belgian designer Patrick Van Ommeslaeghe, whose understated, emotionally intelligent design vision helped shape the modern language of elegance during his time at Jil Sander. As Van Ommeslaeghe celebrates his birthday, Pernet revisits his enduring influence and the rare balance of precision and emotion that has kept his creations relevant today.
