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.

Viktor & Rolf Couture Spring Summer 2015

Remember our project (OLD)Fashion(ed) developed in cooperation with Dutch Dance Festival and Museum aan het Vrijthof?
Firstly, (OLD)Fashion(ed), is chosen as one of the exemplary projects for the Art of Impact, the new programme of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and six public funding bodies for culture. The programme supports cultural projects which have an effect on society. This means that with a modest grant from The Art of Impact, (OLD)Fashion(ed) can extend its reach even further in 2015.
Secondly, craftswoman Ingrid Reinhoud collaborated with Viktor & Rolf for their Couture spring summer collection 2015, which they presented this week in Paris. For this collection they drew inspiration from the expressive landscapes of Vincent van Gogh. The collection featured striking 3D flowers and enormous straw hats was created in collaboration with Ingrid Reinhoud who know everything about the crafts of straw braiding.

(OLD)Fashion(ed) by Andrea Leine in collaboration with Linda Friesen & Ingrid Reinhoud
presented at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2014

Unique Jewelry by MILIUS MILAN STAMENOVIC

Please introduce yourself: 
Milan Stamenovic is a 27 years old designer and artist with Serbian origin. He specialised in Culture of Costume and Haute Couture with high honers and has graduated with a distinction in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. Eclectic by nature, Milan chosed the field of fashion as personal expression where he finds the opportunity to produce collections of unique jewellery, leather goods, … all as a result of his creative instinct. Milan's work is the fruit of a reflection that takes shape in the form of sophisticated, artistic versatility and extreme attention to detail. His collections are the confirmation of his rich Middle European style.

Saba Tark - Independent, Sabotaging & Breaking tradition

1. Please introduce yourself to our readers. (Who are you, where do you come from and what is your field of specialization?) 
I’m Saba Tark and I’m 24 years old. I was born in Iraq but I now live in the Netherland.
I’m studying Fashion Design at the HKU (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht) and my specialization is haute couture, textile design and illustrations.