FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015 Campaign

FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015 - the Gender Edition and Campaign Launch 

On 1st of March the Open Call for Entries ended. We have received a staggering amount of applications ranging from Europe to South America as well as Asia– the creative standard set by the applications exceeded our expectations. A summary of the chosen designers and a detailed outline of the program for the upcoming edition will be published in the following weeks. Consequently, the FASHIONCLASH Team is proud to present to you the campaign for the upcoming FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015.

FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015 Theme - GENDER

FASHIONCLASH believes that fashion as an art form can critically discuss current controversial issues which are discussed in society. This year's overarching theme during the FASHIONCLASH Festival is GENDER. This theme shapes the campaign and the overall festival but is mostly visible in the exhibition area, various performances as well as several locations situated in and around Maastricht city centre. The concept of gender refers to sociocultural implications that define our biological sex – simply put the roles that differentiate between masculinity and femininity. The past few months we have seen many fashion designers, such as Vivienne Westwood, Dries van Noten or Givenchy, decide to break the traditional gender stereotypes in fashion. For instance presenting male’s skirts, which are still viewed as solely reserved for women, or the rise of unisex as the new androgynous. Even selfridges has pioneered with a pop-up store offering genderless clothing. This has led us to imagine a world without gender. A world where all restrictive boundaries regarding gender roles and identities don't exist. Is this a possible reality ?

FASHIONCLASH FESTIVAL 2015 would like to invite you to celebrate the diversity of people and stimulate them to express their true self, whether that be provocateurs or conformists. We believe clothing is an extension of personal identity. An autonomous identity an individual has the right and freedom to build themselves. From this perspective fashion has an important empowering function, it can aid us to accept those that are different. Various designers and artists are going to present their vision of gender during the FASHIONCLASH Festival Exhibition, which is situated next to the runway shows.

FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015, the 7th edition of the international and interdisciplinary fashion festival takes place on June 11th – 14th in Maastricht. The 4-day festival program complete with fashion shows showcasing upcoming creative talent, exhibitions, fashion film, theatre and dance performances, pop-up stores, lectures, workshops and a dynamic Side Program, giving promising young professionals from across the globe the opportunity to present their work to a diverse international audience and industry professionals.

www.fashionclash.nl

Campaign credits:
photography: Lonneke van der Palen
graphic design: Noto
make-up: Pebbles Gravee at M.A.C Cosmetics
hair: Kelly Derks at KEVIN MURPHY
costume: Mieke Kockelkorn
model: Merel Visschedijk
video: Strictua www.fashionclash.nl

Open Call for Entries for FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015

Open Call for Entries for emerging designer for FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015 and the launch of the FASHIONCLASH Festival Award

FASHIONCLASH platform is looking for new generation designers and artists for FASHIONCLASH Festival. Next to the extensive program there is a brand new feature in the festival, namely there are various talent awards. Designers, artists, photographers, performers etc. are invited to sign up for various program parts of the festival such as the fashion show program, exhibition, designer Market and the FASHIONCLASH Side Program. Participants of the festival are also having chance to win several awards including the FASHIONCLASH Festival Award worth 5,000 euros, KALTBLUT Magazine Award and various other awards.Would you like to win one of these awards and get the opportunity to present your work to an international audience, sign up!

Deadline for submission is 1 March 2015. More information and application form: here

Stijl Fashion Event 2014

Stijl Fashion Event 2014

Staged in the beautiful Sint Jan Church, Stijl Maastricht organized the second edition of Stijl Fashion Eevent.  The theme and of the evening and styling was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales. Compared with the fist edition the ambiance appeared more glamourous.
The show is a presentation of brand new FW 2014 fashion items available in Stijl stores in Maastricht. After the show fashionista's where given the opportunity to purchase their favorite looks.
The show also featured pieces by our local emerging designer Joelle Boers. It proved that young designers work can merge very well with commercial brands.

For more information: http://www.stijlmaastricht.nl

 Here are few highlights from the event and the show.

 © Photography courtesy BRANKOPOPOVICBLOG

Stijl Fashion Event in Maastricht

 

Yesterday I attended the Stijl Fashion Event at SAM decorfabriek in Maastricht. It was nice for change to attend an event that is actually not orginized by us (FASHIONCLASH).
Stijl Fashion Event is initiated by Stijl Maastricht, which is a one of the better stores in Maastricht. There are two stores, Stijl Maastricht and Stijl Wyck. This fashion event was a celebration of the 5th anniversary of Stijl Maastricht and 1st anniversary of Stijl Wyck. Stijl is known for representation of sophisticated Scandinavian fashion brands like Won Hundred, Tiger of Sweden, Selected Femme but also Dutch labels like StudioRUIG, Land and The Boyscouts.
The show was elegant and the whole event very well organized.It is clear why Stijl is successful and this show proves another smart move in client engagement.
On the other side, this kind of events are positive happenings in the context of 'Maastricht Modestad' development. Having said that, there is still a long way to go for Maastricht.

Congratulations to Stijl!

For more information: http://www.stijlmaastricht.nl/

Here are few highlights from the event and the show.

© Photography courtesy BRANKOPOPOVICBLOG

 

Call 4 Entries for the COLOGNE CATWALK 2013

CALL 4 ENTRIES FOR THE COLOGNE CATWALK 2013

On September 14th and 15th, 2013 the COLOGNE CATWALK takes place again at the stunning location THE NEW YORKER | DOCK.ONE in Cologne.

A jury of well known fashion-, design and lifestyle personalities will choose five young national and international fashion designer to present their collections in a professional produced and choreographed show at the evening of Saturday, September 14th, 2013.

After the big success in 2012 the program of the COLOGNE CATWALK will be extended by a Fashion Market. Local, national and international young couture labels will present and sell their collections to consumers. Further information about the Fashion Market will follow soon.

All applicants for the COLOGNE CATWALK 2013 must sign up on www.edaab.com/login and upload their profiles and photos of their collection(s).

The entry form can be downloaded at http://www.daab-media.com/Company/news/COLOGNE_CATWALK_2013.html


Deadline for all applications is May 31st, 2013 Entry forms have to be sent in completly filled out and signed by email to mail@daab-media.com or by post to DAAB MEDIA GMBH, Sarah Bender, Scheidtweilerstraße 69, 50933 Köln.

The five winners will be announced on June 15th, 2013.

For more information please contact us at mail@daab-media.com or join us on facebook and download the free CC App on iTunes.

|FAT| Arts & Fashion Week Marks 8 YEARS

Toronto, ON – April 23-27, 2013

FAT| Arts & Fashion Week presents contemporary art and design through runway shows, performances, fashion films, photography exhibits and art installations. This annual event is a groundbreaking platform for up-and-coming talent, with work by artists and designers from Canada and around the world.

Recognized internationally, this multi-faceted festival combines the world of design, art and contemporary expression to establish progressive and dynamic ways of looking at fashion.

UTA BEKAIA & IDEAL GLASS – The Purple Jester
picture by Ayakamay ayakamay.com

WHEN: April 23 – 27, 2013. Daily: 7pm-12am

WHY: To celebrate and showcase innovative talent in fashion, art and design across Canada and around the world.

THEME: How does fashion impact the human condition? The |FAT| 2013 theme FASHION THERAPY examines aspects of the psyche which seek resolve through fashion. FASHION THERAPY will be presented across five days of programming based on the sub-themes: Drama, Craving, Escape, Crisis & Euphoria.

VENUE: 213 Sterling Road, Toronto, Ontario

TICKETS:$30 in advance available at http://fashionarttoronto.ca/buy-tickets/

$35 at the |FAT| venue

Get the full |FAT| effect – visit our interactive website: http://fashionarttoronto.ca

The |FAT| 2013 schedule is now LIVE: http://fashionartotonrto.ca/2013-schedule

M.Sexton
picture by Jonathan Hooper

Festival Highlights:

April 23-27: 50 FASHION COLLECTIONS ON THE RUNWAY From designers across Canada & around The World

April 23-27: FASHION ON FILM International filmmakers create iconic imagery through fashion & moving image

April 23-27: THE DRESSING ROOM PROJECT A virtual & on-site multimedia art experience

April 23-27: FOCUS MEXICO Presented by Mexico Tourism Board Fashion & art from Mexico's hottest designers & image-makers: runway, photography and film

April 23-27: |FAT| FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Captivating images capture relationships between fashion and the psyche

+MUCH MORE Tweet us at #FAT2013 

Follow us @FAToronto

www.fashionartoronto.ca/

Models casting FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2013

Do you want to be a model and walk on the catwalk? FASHIONCLASH is looking for models for the international fashion event FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2013 (June 7 - June 9, 2013)

Castings: 
January 21: Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
January 22: Grand Hotel de l'Empereur Maastricht 
February 18: Cologne (CologneManagement office, Krefelder str. 36)

If you are interested in modelling please e-mail which casting you would like to attend: models@fashionclash.nl

Click on the image below above for more information.

FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2013

Open Call for submissions for FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2013!

FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2013  is in the making and it is going to extraordinary because we are celebrating our 5th edition.
FASHIONCLASH Maastricht is an inspiring fashion event that shows the art of fashion in the broadest sense of the word. The idea of FASHIONCLASH Maastricht is to create an international and interdisciplinary event where upcoming designers and artists from various disciplines get the opportunity to present their work to a diverse international audience.
The program includes Fashion Shows, an Exhibition, Theatrical presentations, the CLASH project, Party, New Downtown program and more!
Because we are celebrating the 5th anniversary, FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2013 will be 9 days instead of 3!
You can sign up for the fashion show program, for the exhibition and for the designers in the city project (downtown program). You can download the application form here: http://fashionclash.nl/?p=5549
The deadline to apply is 22nd of February 2013!

FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2013 is taking place from May 31 - June 9

* FASHIONCLASH Maastricht fashion shows & exhibition at SAMdecorfabriek Maastricht

* FASHIONCLASH Side Program 1 - 9 June / Various locations in Maastricht

Open Call for |FAT| Toronto, Arts & Fashion Week 2013

OPEN CALL 4 FASHION DESIGNERS & ARTISTS - |FAT| Arts & Fashion Week 2013

|FAT| Arts & Fashion Week 2013 invites fashion designers, fashion/installation artists, fashion photographers, filmmakers, performers and visual artists to apply to show their talent and their work for the 8th edition of |FAT| April 23 -27, 2013.

CALL 4 SUBMISSION DEADLINE   

Early Deadline: December 21, 2012
Final Deadline: January 9, 2013

TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PRESENT AT |FAT| VISIT: http://fashionarttoronto.ca/apply/

FASHIONCLASH Maastricht Day 2

FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012

In just 2 weeks, hottest weekend in Maastricht!
Tickets & Info here.

BRANKOPOPOVIC Transformed star pt. II / pictures