Meet the designer

A F E R D I T A

Aferdita is the perfect example of a self-made businesswoman.
From managing a boutique specialized in exclusive fabrics and custom-made clothing, she grew into the founder of her own Belgian fashion label.

Trained as a bookkeeper, following in her father’s footsteps, she quickly realized that this wasn’t her true calling.
“When my childhood sweetheart proposed to me in 2009, I began searching for wedding dresses. I couldn’t find anything that felt like me, so I started experimenting myself. I didn’t end up making my own dress, but I knew — fashion was my future.”

Encouraged by her mother, who worked in the industry, Aferdita returned to school and graduated in Fashion.
For years she created clothing for friends and family, and in September 2015 — after a year and a half of preparation — she opened her first business.

She started from zero, building her clientele piece by piece.
Her warm personality, eye for detail and dedication to quality quickly earned her appreciation from customers across Flanders.
“This is just the beginning,” she often said. “I keep raising the bar. My dream has always been my own label.”

When the store closed at the end of 2020, it was a difficult moment.
“Harder than I expected,” she admits. “Suddenly I had no direct contact with my customers. But at the same time, it marked the beginning of something new. Fashion and design are my passion — I don’t have to do this; I am this. And in that period, with my husband by my side, I began building my own label.”

September 2022 became a milestone: the launch of AFERDITA, her fashion brand carrying her own name — which means goddess of love.
“Everything is made with love,” she says.
Aferdita introduced both a ready-to-wear and a couture collection, designed around her signature values: quality, timelessness, femininity, elegance and tailor-made craftsmanship.

“I designed pieces I could never find myself — elegant clothing for real women, beautifully made, comfortable, and entirely handcrafted in Belgium.
I know I’m not the only woman looking for this.”

Her determination and talent haven’t gone unnoticed.
AFERDITA was awarded the Handmade in Belgium label by Unizo and was nominated for two Roeselare Awards: Trader of the Year and Starter of the Year.
“These nominations mean so much to me. They’re recognition for everything I’ve put into this.

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