This episode of The Most is made possible with the support of Modemuseum Hasselt and ‘Activewear’, the acclaimed fashion exhibition running until December 30 2021. Get your tickets for the all-new “STREETWEAR” expo, an addition to ‘Activewear’ - curated by Dominique Nzeyimana.

Episode 42! Robin De Flô, aka Flo – co-founder  & creative director of new sustainable repurposing project A(R)KAIV – joins Dominique Nzeyimana to capital-letter Talk. You likely know Flo best from his former store/brand A Cut Above: a cult Belgian label & movement that, for years, provided a unique reflection of Belgian skateboard, hip-hop and punk subculture.

On this episode, hear Flo’s story of growing up and making his own way in the knock-down world of (fashion) retail, the (r)evolution of A Cut Above, his home-fed love of music & navigating nightlife and business. Flo also discusses walking for Raf Simons, partying with Virgil Abloh, wanting to quit fashion for good, falling back in love through music, friends and vintage and how it all lead to the dawn of A:(R)KAIV. Flo opens up about a life of successes, stumbles and forever growth. He also discusses flipping high-end fashion back to its origins, moving on after loss, finding the right business partners, what the future holds, wedding-saving and being the plug for Virgil Abloh.

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A CUT ABOVE [°2008—2016]
A:(R)KAIV [°2021]
© Daan Pauwels

© Dominique Nzeyimana - From left to right: Pascaline Smets, Robin de Flô and Virgil Abloh

© Marleen Daniels - Robin de Flô walking for Raf Simons at Paris Fashion Week 1997

© Daan Pauwels - A(R):KAIV Fall Winter 2021

• Get your tickets for the live Q&A with Guillaume Schmidt from Patta and UNRUN founders Elodie Ouédraogo and Olivia Borlée & Dominique Nzeyimana on Saturday December 18 2021 (3PM) here. Globally respected name Patta combines activism, community building and covetable design with highly sought-after collabs. The topic of conversation: streetwear’s influence on the world of fashion, the role of black-owned brands and further expert insights on fashion, streetwear and sports design.

• The ultimate prep before your visit:
Listen to the The Most podcast episodes providing in-depth conversation with an exclusive line-up of guests related to “STREETWEAR” . Episode 41 out now, with the great Guillaume “Gee” Schmidt of Patta.