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.

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‘Haute-à-Porter’ ... the book ( release date April 1, 2016)
 
      Along with the exhibition a book will be published by Lannoo, with interviews and contributions from: Angelo Flaccavento, Alexander Fury, Antonio Mancinelli, Colin McDowell, Farida Khelfa, Irene Silvagni, Maria Luisa Frisa, Robin Schulie, Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Nicole Phelps, Pierre Hardy, Rick Owens, Valerie Steele, Stephen Jones, Thom Browne, Tim Blanks, Vivienne Westwood, Yohji Yamamoto, Robin Givhan, Viktor & Rolf, Zandra Rhodes, Jean-Jacques Picart, Lars Nilsson, Veerle Windels, Jun Takahashi (Undercover), Alexis Mabille, completed with visuals by more than thirty renowned photographers and artists.