Monthly Archives: November 2015

Belgian Shoe Talent In The Picture: Nathalie Verlinden

November 24, 2015 – 10:17

MoMu and Flanders Fashion Institute have joined forces and are putting Belgian shoe talents in the picture! With MoMu’s ‘FootPrint – The Tracks of Shoes in Fashion’ exhibition and FFI’s #ikkoopbelgisch campaign, the collaboration between MoMu and FFI was the perfect match! Each week from 17th November to 14th February, different contemporary Belgian footwear brands […]

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Science Day: MoMu’s Little Programmers for Dag Van De Wetenschap!

November 23, 2015 – 16:00

It’s that time of the year again where everyone is a scientist for one day! Science Day (Dag Van De Wetenschap) is the biggest science event in Flanders and Brussels and MoMu had something special up its sleeve. It is no secret that 3D printing has taken the world by a storm. With technology evolving […]

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Breakfast Talks: Patrick Cox – Canadian Rock ‘n Roll

November 19, 2015 – 17:36

    On Sunday 15 November, MoMu invited Patrick Cox to talk at the ‘Valerie Traan Gallery’ in the heart of Antwerp. The relaxed open space of the gallery was the perfect setting for a cozy breakfast talk. Surrounded by great artworks and the colorful design furniture, our first speaker Patrick Cox was ready to immerse the audience in his life.  The Canadian […]

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The Empty Shop Is Coming To Antwerp!

November 19, 2015 – 16:02

    THE CONCEPT – From 1st to 20th December, the Empty Shop will be located in Pulcinella close to Kammenstraat in Antwerp. With its high-end clothing collection drive concept, the Empty Shop is an empty store with empty hangers, cabinets and mannequins that will be daily filled and styled with clothing donations. Every evening, […]

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FootPrint – Boot in leather and metal, Dirk Bikkembergs S/S 1998

November 13, 2015 – 16:00

With 600 unique shoes, FootPrint shows the craftmanship and artistic vision that left a mark on the fashion scene of its time. Geert Bruloot, curator and diehard shoe collector, tells the story of four iconic shoes in the exhibition. Today, the leather and metal boot by Dirk Bikkembergs. FootPrint: The Tracks of Shoes in Fashion […]

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FootPrint – Boot in felt, A.F. Vandevorst A/W 2009-10

November 13, 2015 – 12:56

With 600 unique shoes, FootPrint shows the craftmanship and artistic vision that left a mark on the fashion scene of its time. Geert Bruloot, curator and diehard shoe collector, tells the story of four iconic shoes in the exhibition. Today, the felt boot by A.F. Vandevorst! FootPrint: The Tracks of Shoes in Fashion until 14th […]

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Belgian Women’s Day – Suffragette Costume

November 11, 2015 – 10:30

November 11th is celebrated as Armistice Day throughout the world to remember the end of WWI but in Belgium it’s also Women’ s Day. Belgium has its own Women’s Day (next to the International Women’s Day of March 8th) since 1972 because Simone de Beauvoir had only one free day to travel to Belgium, which […]

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Sinterklaas kapoentje, leg wat in mijn…

November 10, 2015 – 10:47

  Schoentjes genoeg in het MoMu met de nieuwe tentoonstelling FootPrint, maar er kunnen er altijd nog een paar bij. Download snel het patroon op onze website, of haal het op aan de balie van het museum of in de deelnemende winkels. Maak er een fantastisch ontwerp van en breng je schoen naar het MoMu tussen […]

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FootPrint – ‘Marilyn’ pump in red leather with Swarovski crystals, Ferragamo’s Creations A/W 2011-12

November 7, 2015 – 10:30

With 600 unique shoes, FootPrint shows the craftmanship and artistic vision that left a mark on the fashion scene of its time. Geert Bruloot, curator and diehard shoe collector, tells the story of four iconic shoes in the exhibition. Today, the ‘Marilyn’ pump by Salvatore Ferragamo by Ferragamo’s Creations. FootPrint: The Tracks of Shoes in Fashion […]

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FootPrint – Customized ‘Tabi’ boot, Maison Martin Margiela S/S 1990

November 6, 2015 – 10:30

With 600 unique shoes, FootPrint shows the craftmanship and artistic vision that left a mark on the fashion scene of its time. Geert Bruloot, curator and diehard shoe collector, tells the story of four iconic shoes in the exhibition. Today, the story of Martin Margiela Tabi boot! FootPrint: The Tracks of Shoes in Fashion until […]

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