Marie Adam-leenaerdt
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About the brand
Marie Adam-Leenaerdt is a Belgian fashion brand founded in 2022 by Brussels-born designer Marie Adam-Leenaerdt. After graduating from La Cambre in 2020 and working at Balenciaga and Givenchy, she launched her eponymous label during Paris Fashion Week 2023. The brand is renowned for its conceptual and artisanal approach, transforming everyday objects into sophisticated clothing that challenges conventional fashion codes. Adam-Leenaerdt's designs emphasize multifunctionality and versatility - skirts become dresses, pieces are reversible, and garments transform into entirely different silhouettes. Collections focus on timeless construction over seasonal trends, featuring neutral palettes that highlight precise cuts and architectural volumes. The brand has rapidly gained international recognition, stocked at prestigious retailers including Net-a-Porter, Bergdorf Goodman, and Ssense across approximately 20 locations worldwide. As an LVMH Prize finalist, Adam-Leenaerdt represents the new generation of Belgian designers, carrying forward the conceptual legacy of Martin Margiela and Ann Demeulemeester while establishing her distinctive vision of transformative luxury.
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Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Oversized belted layered cotton-blend jersey midi dress
$555
$1,850
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Cutout wool halterneck maxi dress
$396
$1,980
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Cape-effect layered gathered crepe-jersey maxi dress
$486
$2,430
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Beach Cabine ruched crepe top
$288
$960
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Houndstooth wool blazer
$705
$2,350
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Asymmetric velvet maxi skirt
$387
$1,290
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Reversible houndstooth tweed and wool-twill midi wrap skirt
$375
$1,250
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Layered wool mini dress
$645
$2,150
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Double-breasted wool-twill blazer
$771
$2,570
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Lace-trimmed satin blouse
$450
$1,500
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Cutout wool turtleneck sweater
$405
$1,350
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Oversized scarf-detailed cable-knit chenille sweater
$879
$2,930
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Ruched jacquard-knit peplum top
$477
$1,590
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Polka-dot chiffon-trimmed ribbed-knit midi dress
$600
$2,000
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Belted stretch-satin trench coat
$507
$1,690
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Hooded double-breasted belted cotton-jersey jacket
$525
$1,750
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Cotton-jersey wide leg pants
$207
$690
Net-a-Porter
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Marie Adam-Leenaerdt Bow-Detailed Stretch-Scuba Bodysuit
$209
$695
Outnet
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
MARIE ADAM - LEENAERDT Pinstriped Satin Oversized Pussy-Bow Shirt
$393
$1,310
Outnet
Marie Adam-leenaerdt
Marie Adam-Leenaerdt Cape-Effect Wool-Blend Midi Shirt Dress
$666
$2,220
Outnet
What Makes Marie Adam-Leenaerdt One of the Most Compelling New Voices in Contemporary Luxury
Marie Adam-Leenaerdt launched her eponymous label at Paris Fashion Week in 2023 with a proposition that the fashion press immediately recognised as genuinely new: clothing where multifunctionality is not a marketing add-on but a structural design principle. The transformable dresses, reversible coats, and convertible skirts are constructed so that a single piece becomes multiple silhouettes depending on how it is worn: zipped, reversed, cinched, or adjusted. W Magazine noted that multifunctionality is central to the brand not because it resists categorisation for its own sake, but because the designer feels the need to justify the price of her clothes by adding genuine value. The Cut described her as a contemporary designer whose work continues to surprise and be quietly innovative, noting that when a designer can make women of any age look cool, she has something special. nss magazine observed that the silhouettes focus on the quality of the cut with an attention to detail that is sometimes overlooked, which captures the restraint and precision that defines the collection.
Why Marie Adam-Leenaerdt Carries the Belgian Design Legacy Into a Contemporary Context
The range on Plush covers dresses, coats and jackets, pants, skirts, tops, and shoes, all executed in the neutral, architectural palette that is the house's signature. The Cut drew a direct line between Adam-Leenaerdt's sensibility and that of Veronique Branquinho, noting the modest yet knowing take on femininity that gives the pieces a depth that purely trend-driven contemporary labels cannot offer. As an LVMH Prize finalist with training at Balenciaga and Givenchy, the designer brings both conceptual rigour and technical credibility to a label that was founded in 2023. For shoppers exploring a similar conceptual, construction-focused aesthetic, TOTEME, Acne Studios, By Malene Birger, and Gestuz are worth comparing on Plush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marie Adam-Leenaerdt uses European sizing and the pieces are cut with architectural precision rather than ease, so fit is exact rather than forgiving. Checking the size guide on each individual product listing is recommended, particularly on the structured jackets and tailored trousers where the cut is close to the body. The transformable dresses and convertible styles have more flexibility built into the construction given their multi-wear function.
For shoppers investing in pieces designed to function across multiple occasions and silhouettes, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt represents strong value for what the construction involves. W Magazine noted that the designer specifically justifies her price point by building genuine multifunctionality into each piece, so one garment effectively serves several purposes in the wardrobe. The neutral palette and timeless construction also mean pieces are not tied to a specific season, extending the cost-per-wear significantly compared to trend-driven labels at a similar price.
The brand is built around sophisticated everyday and occasion dressing for shoppers who want pieces that transition rather than being reserved for a single use. The convertible dresses and reversible styles move from daytime through to evening with a simple adjustment. The tailored suits and structured separates cover office, gallery, and smart occasion settings. The coats are designed as investment outerwear that works year-round.
TOTEME shares the neutral palette and timeless construction philosophy with a stronger Scandinavian minimalism influence and a broader wardrobe range. Acne Studios works in a comparable conceptual, architectural space with a longer heritage and a stronger denim and outerwear offering. By Malene Birger and Gestuz offer comparable contemporary minimalism with a more accessible price point and a broader seasonal range. Marie Adam-Leenaerdt is the most architecturally precise and conceptually driven of the group, with the strongest multifunctionality credentials and Belgian design heritage.
Marie Adam-Leenaerdt is available directly at marieadamleenaerdt.com and through NET-A-PORTER, The Outnet, and SSENSE. On Plush you can browse the available range across all retailers in one place.
Return policies vary by retailer. NET-A-PORTER and The Outnet each accept returns within 28 days, and SSENSE within 30 days. For purchases made directly at marieadamleenaerdt.com, returns for standard items are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Each product listing on Plush identifies the source retailer so you can review the applicable terms before purchasing.