Saba Tark at Centraal Museum Utrecht

photo: Richard Terborg

Saba Tark: Nomads of the World exhibition at Centraal Museum in Utrecht

This is the first in a series of exhibitions in which Centraal Museum and HKU (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht) present the work of a promising talent. Each autumn the museum will showcase the work of an art or design graduate from HKU. The series kicks off with Saba Tark (1987, Baghdad), who studied at the MAFAD (Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts) and Design and at HKU. As a young fashion designer from a multicultural background, she is inspired by traditional craftsmanship and experimentation.
Her graduation project Nomads of the World is displayed in the New Utrecht Galleries. The collection is inspired by the fabrics of nomadic people, in which function and beauty are paramount. In this collection, it is as though Saba has created a modern tribe that has fled the hectic nature of everyday life in search of peace, quiet and freedom. In this collection, she has sought a new approach to design that translates craftsmanship and innovation into clothing: she has developed new materials and techniques, adapted design methods and changed silhouettes.

FAB / Runway Malta designer competition at FASHIONCLASH Festival

The focus of Saba Tark’s graduation project was haute couture and craftsmanship, creating a new image with age-old techniques combined with various materials. She draws attention to the cut, hand sewing and finish. Using moulage techniques (draping fabric on a tailor’s dummy) and a ‘zero waste’ design method, she created silhouettes with geometric forms, reducing waste material by 80%.

All the garments, fabrics and shoes are inspired by areas inhabited by nomadic peoples.

-> Sit-In at Central Museum 28 sep with director Edwin Jacobs. 

http://centraalmuseum.nl

Saba Tark participated in various FASHIONCLASH projects.

http://www.sabatark.com/

Saba Tark at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2012 exhibition

FAB POP-UP STORE Aachen

FAB POP-UP-STORE Aachen 
November 24 – December 28

After the success in Hasselt 2011 and Maastricht 2012 the 3rd edition of the fabulous FAB POP-UP STORE is temporarily opening in the Ex-Tango-Shoe-Shop in the heart of Aachen.

Young fashion talent from the Euregio Meuse-Rhine gets the chance to showcase and sell their designs on 200 square meter store space.

Something for everyone!
In the FAB POP-UP STORE you'll find unique clothing, scarves, handbags, jewellery, knitwear, children's clothing and unique Accessories.
Are you looking for special gifts and must-haves for the holidays then you're at the right spot at the FAB POP-UP STORE in Aachen.

FAB POP-UP-STORE AACHEN A cooperation project between Modemuseum Hasselt, FASHIONCLASH Maastricht & designmetropole aachen.
Support by the City of Aachen and the City of Hasselt.

Store location in Aachen: Dahmengraben 16 (Ex-Tango-Schuhgeschäft) 52062 Aachen

http://www.fashionacrossborders.com/

Participating designers:
1STERN DESIGN, AïCHA GERARDS, ANYA LIESNIK, BARIKE, BRANKO POPOVIC
CHANTAL REXHAUSEN, CITYDWELLERS, COMOYOKO, DAMN FV, DANIELLE VROEMEN JEWELLERY, EVA SCHREUDER ONTWERPEN, HEIKE TITTES, HENOT MARLEEN JEWELRY DESIGNER, JULIA MAGR, JULIETTE BOGERS, JULKA, KATRIN ROHNS, LANGEDRIES & NIVELLE BVBAM, LB LENA BERENS, LIESELUND, LIES WAMBACQ, LOU BIJOU, MIRIAM SCHMALEN, MAIKE GERICKE DESIGN, MIEKE DIERCKX, NAWIE KUIPER, NINA FÜHRER, PEPINA PECULIAR®, PYG®, ROBERT TENTEN, SCHARP INC., SLUW, STRIKKS, SÜLZKOTLETT, UNKNOWN DESIGNERS, WORNOUTBELT

FAB POP-UP STORE Maastricht

dress by Ann Boogaerts / Bag by Mieke Dierckx

The second FAB POP-UP STORE opened it's doors 13th December and it can already be said that it's a huge success. The store is open until January 6th and there are still plenty of amazing things waiting for you.
Come and check it out at Entre Deux Maastricht!
FAB POP-UP STORE Maastricht is possible by support of:
Entre Deux Maastricht, Provincie Limburg, Gemeente Maastricht, Stad Hasselt, Centrum Management, Huis voor de Kunsten Limburg, VVV Maastricht, Magisch Maastricht, Lumière Maastricht, Sessibon, Chaussures Mondiales, Fashion Across Borders Vzw, Modemuseum Hasselt, Designmetropole Aachen, FASHIONCLASH

www.fashionacrossborders.com

Check out the video for some opening impressions!

Runway Malta A/W 2012

After the success of the two previous seasons of Malta's one and only international fashion event, we are back in full force this September!

Being held once more at the amazing Montekristo Estate in Luqa, this season's Runway is more creative, more artistic, more original and much more rock n roll!






With a fantastic line-up of international designers like Eleanor Amoroso, the return of the Maltese New Designer Competition and an array of the island's hottest DJs and live band, this season will also incorporate a fabulous new exhibition hall which will showcase some of the best Maltese artists, photographers and designers! 

Designed by the very talented photographer and architect, Kris Micallef, the space will be transformed into an artist's haven and include displayed art, interactive installations, competitions and lots more! 

FAB / Runway Malta competition at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012 with winner Julia Schaetz

FASHIONCLASH will be there again along with F.A.B Fashion Across Borders.
Three talented designers from the Euregion Meuse-Rhine, Brian Geradts, Ann Boogaerts and FAB/Runway Malta  winning designer Julia Schaetz will be showing a collection each in this very diverse group show.


For more information: http://www.runwaymalta.com/

Fashion Across Borders is an initiative of Fashion Museum Hasselt (Belgium), FASHIONCLASH (Maastricht) and Designmetropole Aachen (Germany).

F.A.B / FASHIONCLASH collaboration with Runway Malta is supported by Maastricht VIA2018.

FASHIONCLASH STORE Rechtstraat 88 is closing

FASHIONCLASH STORE in Rechtstraat 88 in Maastricht is closing and so far there is no alternate location. We had the space for temporary use and the contract has ended.
21 st of January is the last day that the store will open doors. There is an extra discount of 20 % at the cashdesk on 19, 20 and 21 January.
Don't miss this opportunity.

For now there is still the FAB Store in Hasselt and FASHIONCLASH Market during FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012 (8, 9 & 10 June).

FAB Store Hasselt
But then if you are still looking for special fashion, accessories and jewelry of young designers then there is still the FAB Store in Hasselt (until May 2012).
In the FAB store there is work for sale of young designers who have a connection with the Euregio Meuse-Rhine (EMR). http://www.facebook.com/fashionacrossborders
www.fashionacrossborders.com

Maastricht VIA2018 Cultuurfrühshoppen

Sunday December 18: About creative industry in Euregio with Guido Wevers
Guests:
-  Branko Popovic, Laurens Hamacher and Kenneth Ramaekers (FASHIONCLASH, F.A.B. Fashion Across Borders, MMH Fashion Museum Hasselt) about fashion industry in Euregio
- David Deprez (Lumière Cinema) and Elbe Stevens (Cinesud) about film industry in Euregio - - Nicole Maurer of Maurer United about Dutch Design Desk
- Chloe Beaufays from Liege Expo 2017
-  live music by Bart Rademakers and Toneelacademie (Theatre academy) Maastricht students

http://www.via2018.eu

Mad Multiple store opening in FAB Store Hasselt

On Friday, December 9, MAD Multiple opens a  'store-in-store'  in the FAB STORE in Hasselt.
Mad Multiple is multiple ad is an initiative of Jewelery & Object of the Mad Faculty where students show what they are capable of. It is the first encounter between future designers and their audience.  For more info, follow this facebook page.

More about FAB Fashion Across Borders and FAB Store Hasselt:
http://www.fashionacrossborders.com/

FAB-Store Hasselt: It's Absolutely Fabulous!

On 3 November Fashion Across Borders (FAB) will open the doors of a unique pop-up store in Hasselt. Young designers from the Meuse-Rhine region will get a chance to display and sell their designs in the shopping gallery 'De Wate Vrienden', located in the heart of the city on the Grote Markt (Grand Market).
In the FAB-store you can find unique fashion, jewellery and accessoires by young designers.
FAB store Hasselt is open from Wednesday till Saturday from November 4th 2011 utill June 1st 2012.

Participants: IXX, TITI+German Kid, sO mINE*, B-MADE, Céline Pinckers, CC, PYG, Veronica Vartic, Lore Langendries, Ingo Binder, Linda Maissan, Irene Heldens, Delphine Quirin, Aicha Gerards and more.


This is also the first official FAB project.
Fashion Across Borders is an initiative of Fashion Museum Hasselt, FASHIONCLASH (Maastricht) and Designmetropole Aachen. FAB is supported by collaboration with MAD-Faculty, City of Hasselt service for local economy, with the support of real estate office Wallter and Maastricht VIA2018.
Follow FAB on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FashionAcrossBorders