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‘Made in China’ exhibition dismantles negative connotations, puts crafts to forefront

A new exhibition at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, in the south of the Netherlands, has put to question our preconceived notions of the term ‘Made in China’, aptly the name of the exhibition. This comes particularly in the face of globally renowned designers that are becoming ever-prominent on the fashion landscape, and therefore serve as the...

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Paul Smith opens an art gallery in his London flagship store

British designer Paul Smith has announced the opening of a new art gallery in his brand’s flagship store in London, England. Officially opening its doors on October 10, the new Paul Smith Space is to become a permanent fixture in the basement of the designer’s store on 9 Albemarle Street in Mayfair. Further cementing the intersection between...

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Black Dandyism to take centre stage at Met Gala 2025

Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art have revealed the theme for the next Met Gala and The Costume Institute’s associated spring 2025 exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’. The gala will take place at its usual time slot, the first Monday of May, this time landing on May 5. Star-studded attendees of the event will be asked to...

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Exhibition shows creativity and craftsmanship of Moroccan fashion designers

"We do not want to reinforce stereotypes," says Ninke Bloemberg from the curatorial team of the exhibition 'MOḌA - Moroccan Fashion Statements'. For those looking to explore new facets of Muslim fashion and willing to broaden their perspective, the exhibition at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is not to be missed. This...

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'Yes, I do' exhibition breaks through clichés and reveals hidden stories

A sea of white, an overdose of romance and clichés. That could be the image that sceptics have of an exhibition about 250 years of bridal fashion. Because how do you give the theme of bridal fashion depth, also for those who are not (yet) brides-to-be? Fortunately, the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, succeeds in doing so with flying...

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Brazilian fashion and innovation spotlighted at LFW

The ‘Brazil: Creating Fashion For Tomorrow’ opened London Fashion Week this season with an exhibition spotlighting the pivotal role of Brazilian women in the fashion industry, featuring brands including Farm Rio, PatBo, and Catarina Mina, as well as innovative solutions that address the challenges of the climate emergency. The ‘Chain of Women’...

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The Design Museum unveils new exhibition celebrating sustainable fashion's future

Coinciding with the ongoing London Fashion Week and London Design Festival, the city’s Design Museum has unveiled a new exhibition that sets out to celebrate and champion a more sustainable future for fashion. ‘Tomorrow’s Wardrobe’, which is free and open to the public, encourages visitors to explore and learn about the potential of a more...

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LCF to open free exhibition exploring wellbeing through fashion

The London College of Fashion (LCF) at the University of the Arts London (UAL) has announced a new exhibition entitled ‘Collective Care’ at its new East Bank campus in London. The exhibition will open its doors on September 24 and will run until December 14 and invites the public to reconsider the relationship between fashion and community...

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The Design Museum to explore the world of Tim Burton

London’s Design Museum has announced it will share more than 600 items, including the Rave’N dance dress worn by actor Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, as it delves into the world of director Tim Burton. ‘The World of Tim Burton’ will run from October 25 to April 21, 2025, and will feature over 600 items from Burton’s remarkable 50-year career,...

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Ukrainian war-themed jewellery exhibition makes fashion week debut

In a poignant reflection of Ukraine's ongoing struggle, a groundbreaking exhibition of political jewellery is set to open in Kyiv next week. 'Brave to Live', featuring works from 17 Ukrainian artists, will make its domestic debut from September 1-4, 2024, as part of Ukrainian Fashion Week's 55th season. The exhibition, curated by the LANKA...

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Leading designers and fashion icons curate 'Fashion Statements' exhibition at LA's ASU FIDM museum

LA's only fashion museum, ASU FIDM museum, is set to unveil its inaugural exhibition curated by 36 creators and cultural influencers, including leading designers Jeremy Scott, Kevan Hall, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, fashion icons Dita Von Teese, and Oscar-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips. Named "Fashion Statements," the...

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Lightroom to premiere new exhibition exploring the catwalk

Lightroom in London will premiere a new immersive exhibition exploring the history of the fashion catwalk show this autumn. ‘Vogue: Inventing the Runway,’ will run from October 25 to March 30, 2025, and will delve into the inner workings of catwalk shows from intimate couture salons of the early 20th century to the unforgettable pop-culture...