The Belgians, Bozar & Mad
As part of the festival ‘Summer of Fashion‘, The Centre of Fine Arts BOZAR – in association with MAD Brussels – opens its doors today for four special exhibitions to identify the DNA of Belgian creators: “The Belgians. An unexpected Fashion Story.” / Bellissima (The history of 5 dresses which illustrates the pinnacle of Italian haute couture in the 50s and 60s) / Juergen Teller (nude photos of Vivienne Westwood) / Jean-Philippe Toussaint and his video installation. “The Belgians. An unexpected fashion story” is the main exhibition and is devoted to the emergence and success of Belgian designers. Its presents the work of a hundred designers of the early pioneers to the new current generation.
Photo credit: Martin Margiela SS1991 Ronald Stoops
In total, more than 70 designers will be discussed including: AF Vandevorst, Alice Knackfuss, Ali Abdulrashim, Angelo Figus, Anita Evenepoel, Ann Demeulemeester, Ann Salens, Annemie Verbeke, Bernhard Willhelm, Billie Mertens, Bruno Pieters, Carine Gilson, Carine Lauwers, Cathy Pill, Capara, Cedric Charlier, Cedric Jacquemyn, Christian Wijnants, Christophe Coppens, Christophe Beaufays, come across Danaqué, Damien Ravn, Devon Halfnight Leflufy, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene, Dries Van Noten, Edouard Vermeulen, Elisabeth Claes, Kopec Elise, Elise Viste, Elze Lambrecht, Emmanuel Laurent, Eric Beauduin, Erik Verdonck, Filles à papa, Françoise Dury, Franc’Pairon, Gerald Watelet, Gioia Seghers, Haider Ackermann, Haus Coudeyre, Jan-Jan Van Essche, Jean Paul Knott, Jean Paul Lespagnard, Josephus Thimister, Jurgi Persoons, Katrien Van Hecke, Klaas Rommelaere, Kris Van Assche, Laetitia Crahay, Leah Peckre, Lena Lumelsky, House Norine, Manon Kündig, Marie-Sophie Beinke, Martin Margiela, Marina Yee, Minju Kim, Nele Berkmans, Nico Vegas, Nina Meert, Olivier Theyskens, Peter Pilotto, Pierre Antoine Vettorello, Raf Simons, Shone Puipia, KRJST, Tim Coppens, Tim Van Steenbergen, Demna Gvasalia, Walter Van Beirendonck, Wim Bruynooghe and Yvette Lauwaert.
The four exhibitions run until 13 September 2015 – except Bellissima until 6 September 2015 at BOZAR, in Brussels.
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