Monthly Archives: July 2010

Mourning jewellery in 19th century Europe

July 29, 2010 – 09:35

Associated with rituals of death since medieval times, black jewellery became fashionable in the 19th century. Mourning jewellery, such as the cross-shaped and butterfly-shaped jet brooch from the MoMu Collection, was worn on solemn or festive occasions.

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The black of Raf Simons

July 28, 2010 – 10:04

Belgian designer Raf Simons has a special relationship with the colour black, as seen in silhouettes from his Autumn/Winter 1999/2000 collection, inspired by Joy Division.

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The little black dress

July 23, 2010 – 16:42

Chanel’s little black dress from 1926 was not the first black couture dress, but it became associated with the stylish, liberated new woman embodied by Gabrielle Chanel herself.

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The black of Iris Van Herpen

July 19, 2010 – 11:48

Iris Van Herpen discusses the silhouettes featured in Black and explains why black is her favourite colour.

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The black of Ann Demeulemeester

July 13, 2010 – 10:12

For over 20 years, Ann Demeulemeester has drawn inspiration from her use of black, revealing herself to be a master in its application, with such materials as leather, feathers and fur.

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Black room at Hotel Les Nuits

July 13, 2010 – 10:11

Antwerp hotel Les Nuits offers a special arrangement: visit MoMu’s ‘Black’ exhibition and spend the night in the black room, breakfast and bubbles included!

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A unique confrontation
at MoMu’s Black exhibition

July 2, 2010 – 10:30

Black is often linked to piety and soberness, but in the 17th century it was a sign of social standing. That’s why Flemish painter Anhony van Dyck portrayed Marten Pepijn wearing a black doublet. MoMu confronts this painting with a 17th century doublet from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. A unique confrontation not to be missed!

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