Haute à Porter at Modemuseum Hasselt

Fashion Museum Hasselt presents the must-see ‘Haute-à-Porter’, curated by the internationally acclaimed costume designer, journalist and photographer Filep Motwary.  “Haute-à-Porter,” is a wonderous journey through the beautiful relationship between haute couture and and ready-to-wear.

Forza Fashion House Fashion Talks
During FASHIONCLASH Festival we have the honor to welcome Filep Motwary as one of the speakers in one of the Fashion House Maastricht Fashion Talks on July 2nd. Kenneth Ramaekers, the director of the museum will also join the panel discussion of the Heritage Fashion Talk.

-> Fashion Talks will take place at Centre Céramique in Maastricht.
#Heritage: 12.00 – 13.30 #Future: 15.00 – 16.30

Special Offer!
You can visit the exhibition until 11th of September 2016.
Make sure you keep your FASHIONCLASH Festival fashion show ticket, because by showing the ticket the museum will provide you free entrance!

Haute-à-Porter
Haute couture is synonymous with craftsmanship, luxury, extravagance and spectacle. But aren’t these typical features of contemporary prêt-à-porter? The exhibition examines this question further and researches the changing relationship and cross-fertilization between haute couture and ready to wear.
Through a variety of themes and a selection of spectacular silhouettes and accessories from high end designers and fashion houses, the exhibition highlights the significance of haute couture for contemporary fashion. Completed with photography, film, art and music, Haute-à-Porter offers a unique insight into the fashion industry of the last 30 years.

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Some impressions from the the exhibition. 
Photography Branko Popovic

Haute-à-Porter at Modemuseum Hasselt

Haute-à-Porter: From the 2nd of April until the 11th of September 2016 Modemuseum Hasselt presents ‘Haute-à-Porter’, curated by Filep Motwary, known for his costume design, journalistic activities and photography.
Haute couture is synonymous with craftsmanship, luxury, extravagance and spectacle. But aren’t these typical features of contemporary prêt-à-porter? The exhibition examines this question further and researches the changing relationship and cross-fertilization between haute couture and ready to wear. Through a variety of themes and a selection of spectacular silhouettes and accessories from high-end designers and fashion houses, the exhibition highlights the significance of haute couture for contemporary fashion. Completed with photography, film, art and music, Haute-à-Porter offers a unique insight into the fashion industry of the last 30 years.

Participant designers and houses: Dior, Chanel, Erdem, Kenzo, Burberry, Lanvin, Rochas, Nina Ricci, Vivienne Westwood, Yohji Yamamoto, Dries Van Noten, Christian Lacroix, Delpozo, Jil Sander, Viktor & Rolf, Thierry Mugler, Anna Molinari, Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garçons, Giambattista Valli, Rick Owens, Blumarine, Undercover, Giles, Thom Browne, Marios Schwab, Sacai, Alexander McQueen, Anrealage, Schiaparelli, A.F. Vandevorst, Olivier Theyskens, Gucci, Iris Van Herpen, Stephen Jones, Alexis Mabille...

Photographers and artists presented in the exhibition: Peter Lindbergh, Miles Aldridge, Nagi Sakai, Luigi and Iango, Charles Fréger, Francesco Brigida, Emma Summerton, Mikael Jansson, Erik Madigan Heck, Matthias Vriens-McGrath, René Habermacher, Michael Thompson, Fabien Baron, Thanassis Krikis, David Dunan, François Berthoud, Krishna Godhead, Sheila Metzner, Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello, Michal Pudelka, Ali Mahdavi, Txema Yeste, Daniel Jackson, Kevin Tachman, Iris Van Dongen, Koen Vanmechelen, Giampaolo Sgura, Sebastian Kim, Bill Georgoussis, Tim Richardson, Matthew Brookes...

The scenography of the exhibition is by Lien Wauters

ABOUT MODEMUSEUM HASSELT
The collection of the Modemuseum Hasselt (Fashion Museum Hasselt) counts over 17,000 (1750s till today) items ranging from clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories to undergarments. The collection policy is aimed at acquiring and conserving historical pieces of clothing as well as items from contemporary designers. The Fashion Museum Hasselt presents exhibitions that focus on a certain designer, technique or period; or on crossovers between fashion and other art forms. Internationally acclaimed exhibitions were In Her Shoes, UltraMegaLore, Devout/Divine – Fashion vs. Religion, Axelle Red – Fashion Victim and Hello, My Name is Paul Smith.

ABOUT THE CURATOR
Filep Motwary started his career at the Greek editions of Vogue and L'Officiel in early 2000. He then worked for fashion houses such as John Galliano, Christian Dior and Chloe. Today he is Fashion Features Editor of Dapper Dan Magazine and has interviewed more than 200 fashion pioneers. Among others, he photographs for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Joyce.com, Giambatista Valli, Hyeres Festival, Christian Louboutin. His blog Un nouVeau iDeal (2004-2015) was listed in "The world's top fashion blogs" in 2011 by Susie Bubble and William Oliver. He is still active as a costume designer and he is the founder of The Kinsky.