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| Kristina De Coninck for Martin Margiela S/S91 © Ronald Stoops |
The Belgians: An Unexpected Fashion Story
05 JUNE ’15 / 13 SEPTEMBER ’15
The Bozar Centre for Fine Arts, Belgium’s oldest and largest arts centre, dedicates a major exhibition to the DNA of Belgian fashion and its contribution to the international fashion scene. Titled “The Belgians: An Unexpected Fashion Story”, the exhibition features more than 100 designs, from the first pioneers like Norine De Schrijver and her legendary Maison Morin of the 20’s to young promises like the KRJST collective, The Belgians intends to tell a comprehensive story of Belgian fashion design, paying tribute to its bold originality and excellent craftsmanship.
Surreal, avant-garde and explicit. These are three keywords that are usually associated with Belgian fashion, which is internationally recognised. This exhibition gives a unique historic overview of the DNA of Belgian fashion, starting with the legendary Antwerp Six (including Dries van Noten, Walter Van Beirendonck and Ann Demeulemeester) and working up to the individualistic creations of Martin Margiela, A.F. Vandevorst and Raf Simons. The exhibition also highlights the works of several influential players in various fashion and art disciplines. We will also touch upon the importance of the fashion academies, especially the Antwerp Academy and La Cambre in Brussels. Naturally this exhibition would not be complete without emerging talent like Jean-Paul Lespagnard and Christian Wijnants.
Curator: Didier Vervaeren
http://www.bozar.be
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| AF Vandevorst A/W15 © Ronald Stoops |
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| Christophe Coppens, Deer Cape, 2005 Courtesy of BOZAR |
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| Eric Baudouin's Bags Courtesy of BOZAR |
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| KRJST Courtesy of BOZAR |
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| Walter Van Beirendonck, 1995 © Ronald Stoops |
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