DS Automobiles & FASHIONCLASH

FASHIONCLASH teams up with DS Automobiles

DS: a brand new French luxury brand with heritage…

A French brand born in Paris, DS was officially founded on 1 June 2014. Its stated ambition is to revive the tradition of premium vehicles in the French automotive industry. Drawing on the very best of French know-how, DS perpetuates the values of innovation and distinction inherited from the first DS, launched in 1955. Designed for customers looking for a means to express themselves as individuals, the DS range now comprises the New DS 3, New DS 3 Cabrio, New DS 4 and DS 4 Crossback and last but not least New DS 5 that you will see the 2016 edition of FASHIONCLASH Festival. The DS range stands out with exceptional styling, sensations and refinement down to the last detail, together with premium materials and advanced technology.

http://www.dsautomobiles.nl

Common Carnaval Maastricht

On February 7th Common Carnaval project took part of the official Carnaval Maastricht parade. This was truly an unforgettable experience where the true meaning of Carnaval was brought to daylight under thousands of people who cheered along the parade.
FASHIONCLASH took part at the project, mostly helping development of costumes with the fashion designer Ebby Port. The outcome was a splendid colorful clash material representing various cultures of the world.

Carnaval is one of (if not) the most powerful rituals known to our city. Maastricht cherishes its customs. Both old and new traditions exist right next to one another. It's all a matter of giving each other space. This is what makes Maastricht a good city to live in, to live life in and to visit.
 'Carnaval' is one of the oldest of these traditions. The ritual that culminates in the days of the carnaval festival is built from a wide variety of events: Gatherings of people, in large or small numbers, even when 'Vastelaovend' (the Limburgian name for Carnaval) is still just a date on the calendar we look forward to. Creating costumes, building a float, playing music, having food and drinks. We do all of these things together, as a group.
The theme of the Maastrichtian Vastelaovend is to connect, through ‘Plezeer & Sjariteit’, through fun and charity.
‘Common Carnaval’ is a project by, for and with citizens of Maastricht, those born to the city as well as refugees and newcomers. The refugees haven't just left their city, village or home. When they fled they had to leave the belongings, the moments, and the locations that shaped their every day life behind. They also left their shared rituals: the celebrations they shared with family, friends, neighborhoods, cities or even an entire country.
One of the pillars of the 'Mestreechter Geis', the pride of any Maastrichtian, is the tolerant way of life.

This is why Common Carnaval was initiated as a wholehearted welcome for all refugees.
"We want to meet them, help them participate, and make them feel included in our community.We can do this by sharing our rituals bound to the Carnaval with them. By inviting them to create costumes together, by building objects and a float together, and by taking part in the parade together."

Core value of celebrating Carnaval is questioning society and every one's social role in a humorous, curious, and respectful manner. Therefore a temporary Carnaval's Society was formed, a union that was led by a refugee-Prince (Ali from Syria) and a Princess Carlene who is 'ein vaan us' (Limburgian: one of us, referring to the people who speak the Maastricht dialect). The traditional ‘Council of eleven' leading, consisted of a number of young Maastrichtians, some young artists and a few young refugees or asylum seekers.
During the preparation fase this council tried to connect all inhabitants of Maastricht through the use of mild humor. In the meantime the project received major media attention throughout the country offering a platform for a positive dialogue of intergration.

Origin of Common Carnaval 
The very first draft of the idea to build a float came into being at Zuyd Hogeschool: iArts students named Tess Elschot, Jasper Wüller, Gerold Sewcharan, Raki Eckstein-Kovacs worked on a project adressing the current issue of refugees under the guidance of music theater company 'Het Geluid Maastricht' . After a conversation with 'de Tempeleers' and after receiving a letter of recommendation from mayor Annemarie Penn - Te Strake, 'Het Geluid Maastricht' and 'Bureau Europa' have thought about how to apply the project citywide by attracting multiple partners. Furthermore they embraced the idea of 'commoning', to put development and production processes in the hands of a communal network in order to use a collective way of working where civilians and professional organisations provide added value towards society as a whole. The goal here is to stimulate an increasing level of social involvement. In a project that connects societal, performative and designpractices.

Common  Carnaval is made possible by:
Stichting Elisabeth Strouven Stichting Kanunnik Salden Nieuwenhof, iArts Maastricht, Not Just A Number, Het Geluid Maastricht, FASHIONCLASH, Dear Hunter, COA, Bureau Europa, HS Zuyd, Tout Maastricht, Code 043, Gemeente Maastricht, Studio Noto

http://www.commoncarnaval.nl/

All pictures are by Jonathan Vos

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.

Fashion & Dance at Cinedans Festival in Amsterdam

13th edition of the world’s leading international dance film festival, at the EYE in Amsterdam Cinedans – Dance on Screen will run from 16 to 20 March 2016.

FASHIONCLASH co-curated a program with short films where fashion and dance are flirting with each other.
FASHIONCLASH designer Judith van Vliet designed the costumes for the campaign of the 13th edition.

Held in the EYE film museum in Amsterdam, it is the largest and most diverse dance film festival in the world. Over the course of five days Cinedans will present the very best international dance films, documentaries and installations. Besides the short films, we’ll be screening the very impressive filmed performance of JOHN (Lloyd Newson’s final production with DV8 Physical Theatre) alongside documentaries such as Jaap Flier – Solist and Thin Skin, a film about choreographer Marco Goecke. And Cinedans will also be hosting the Dutch premiere of Wim Vandekeybus’ debut feature film Galloping Mind.

FASHIONCLASH designers in HUF Magazine

Work of FASHIONCLASH Festival designers featured in an editorial for HUF magazine February edition.

In one of the images Tabula Rasa project costume is used, designed by Mieke Kockelkorn for the Spectrum performance that is choreographed by Martin Harriague.
Other featured designers are Minou Lejeune and Bluedenîmes.

Photography: Marta Musial
Styling: Roz Van Vensen
Model: Marne van Opstal

European Fashion Talent Design Competition

EFTDC 2015: Galina Drozd S/S 2016

Serbia Fashion Week open call for entries for European Fashion Talent Design Competition

WHAT IS EFTDC?

European Fashion Talent Design Competition (EFTDC) is a national platform for recognizing and supporting young designers who wish to establish and develop international career in the fashion industry.

WHO CAN APPLY?

EFTDC is open for all students of fashion design and other creative courses, as wečč for young designers under 30 years of age.

CATEGORIES

Women's clothing, men's clothing, children's clothing, accessories and footwear.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Originality, contemporary relevancy, composition, cut and final fit of the garments.

Please make sura that inside of your garments are as well made as the outside of the garments.

EFTDC JURY MEMBERS

- National Fashion Chamber of Serbia representatives

- Mr. Donald Potard (ex CEO of Jean-Paul Gautier Haute Couture House)

- Mr. Marcellous L. Jones ( TheFashionInsider.com Magazine and Fashion Insider TV)

- Mr. Eymeric Francois, French Couturier

TO PARTCIPATE IN THE COMPETITION, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

1. Application – download at www.serbiafashionweek.com

2. Please include your CV

3. 5 sketches in A3 format

4. Sketches may be either scanned and sent electronically with the application. Sketches may be placed on a CD and mailed with the application to the address below.

FIRST PRIZE

• Exhibition of the sketches and one produced model at SFW2016 in April
• Fashion show at the fall SFW 2016
• Photo shooting for the fall edition of SFW2016
• 1^st place plaque
• Reimbursement in the amount of 500 euros for the material for the winning models production
• Editorial in Parisian fashion magazine The Fashion Insider
• Free collection presentation at Serbia Fashion Week (April 2017)

SECOND PRIZE

• Exhibition of the sketches and one produced model at SFW2016 in April
• Fashion show at the fall SFW 2016
• Photo shooting for the fall edition of SFW2016
• 2^nd place plaque

EFTDC 2015: Patricia Blin

THIRD PRIZE

• Exhibition of the sketches and one produced model at SFW2016 in April
• Fashion show at the fall SFW 2016
• Photo shooting for the fall edition of SFW2016
• 3^rd place plaque

SPECIAL TERMS FOR THE EFTDC SEMI-FINALISTS:

10 semi-finalists must produce one model of their choice from the submitted sketches. The model must be submitted no later than April 6, 2016 to the address of the National Fashion Chamber of Serbia. Or the semi-finalist can bring the model personally to the Jury Day on April 8, 2016 in Novi Sad.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All entries must be received by March 6, 2016

APPLICATION ADDRESS

National Fashion Chamber of Serbia

Bulevar cara Lazara 79b

21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

ELECTRONIC ENTRIES

Please send all required documentation via e-mail at serbiafw.eftdc@gmail.com

FASHIONCLASH Designer Market @ de Bijenkorf

Joelle Boers

Preview of FASHIONCLASH Designer Market @ de Bijenkorf

Are you looking for special fashion items or gifts for the holidays? 

Visit the FASHIONCLASH designer Market at de Bijenkorf where you can buy clothing, accessories and jewelry from young designers.

Come to de Bijenkorf and discover the work of: Monique Poolmans, by Sanne Jansen, Oform, Jennifer de Bruyckère, Que Onda Vos, Fernanda Fernandes,  Joelle Boers, MEES Design, Ebby Port, Lies Wambacq, Ho Mulder Design Factory, Fien de Graaf and MIJNshop / MIJNcollectie.

FASHIONCLASH at designSUPERMARKET 2015

The 9th edition of international festival of contemporary design designSUPERMARKET 2015 took place December 10 - 13 at Kafkův dům in Prague's city center.
FASHIONCLASH and designSUPERMARKET teamed up last year and as a result of this collaboration three Dutch designers who participated at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015 where selected to showcase their work. Manon Boertien, Jivika Biervliet and Bluedenîmes represented FASHIONCLASH and the Netherlands.
Like previous year, Czech designers where given the opportunity to pitch their work. During the Modeschau fashion talk with Veronika Ruppert, winners where announced.
Labels Sofyahat, collective of fashion designers Dry Milk of Virgin Mary and jewellery collective Unosto are selected to take part at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2016.
designSUPERMARKET is a high quality and well organized event offering an outstanding selection of emerging Czech designers. designSUPERMARKET is a great platform to discover Czech talents.

http://www.designsupermarket.cz/en/

winners for FASHIONCLASH Festival 

27th Marché des Modes in Roubaix

THE MARCHÉ DES MODES is one of the reasons to visit the Northern France.

The Marché des Modes fashion fair brings more than 100 designers from all over France to Roubaix twice a year.

This year the focus is on the guest The Nehtherlands as the guest country and several FASHIONCLASH designers are taking part. Among them we find Jivika Biervliet, MEES, DV Jewellery by Danielle Vroemen and Studio Myr.

Take a look at some impressions from the event.
http://www.maisonsdemode.com/en

Spot On Fashion Maastricht by FASHIONCLASH

FASHIONCLASH Spot On! ‘Fashion Maastricht’ pop-up exhibition at VVV Maastricht

In the weekend of 28 and 29 November the Dinghuis, historical building in Maastricht known as the VVV Maastricht, temporarily served as a pop-up museum for designers linked to the city of Maastricht.

Continuing the successful 'Fashion Maastricht' in Chengdu China, FASHIONCLASH is presenting the second exhibition focusing on designers that are linked to Maastricht by origin or education.
The presented work stands out for its textile and material research, innovative tailoring or the conceptual approach. This exhibition gives a glimpse of authentic ideas offered by a new generation of visionaries that are shaping the new history of Maastricht, a city with a long tradition of arts and crafts and known for its sense of style, quality of life and dynamic cul- tural scene. Most of the featured designers are alumni of MAFAD, the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design. Among them you can see pieces of designers that are successfully emerging and work of the latest generation of fashion design graduates.

Participants: Anna Gregor, Bluedenîmes, Danielle Vroemen, Ebby Port, Edmeé Jongen, Gabriel Guevara, Jessie Beurskens, Joelle Boers x Sofya Samareva, Julia Aumann, Julia Schmitz, Marsha Kessels, Maarten van Mulken, Lotte Milder, Linda Friesen, Linda Maissan, Marlou Breuls, Mieke Kockelkorn, Mona Steinhaeusser, Minou Lejeune, Reinder Schmidt, Renate Cuiper, Strikks, Verena Klein and Sem Shayne.

Exhibition is curated by FASHIONCLASH.

All images are by BRANKOPOPOVICBLOG.