Tag Archives: A.F. Vandevorst

Antwerp Fashion in The Hague!

April 26, 2017 – 08:47

Each year, the Belgian ambassador in The Hagueinvites a province to exhibit works of art in his office. This year, Antwerp is the lucky one to represent its cultural talents in the house of the ambassador and MoMu was more than willing to lend a fashion hand. Inspired by our last exhibition Rik Wouters & […]

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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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A.F. Vandevorst meets Fetish

October 21, 2015 – 10:17

  The DNA of the label by designer duo An and Filip Vandevorst was inspired by military and medical uniforms, Joseph Beuys’ visual language (felt) and the equestrian world of horses, saddles and leather harnesses, juxtaposed with more fragile elements such as skin-coloured silk and lingerie-like fabrics. Their classic X010 boot, for instance, blends male […]

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Shooting MoMu Now

September 9, 2014 – 16:05

Photographing collection pieces for the upcoming ‘MoMu Now’ exhibition and publication happens at our own MoMu studio. It is a stressful but also a delightful adventure. We photograph about 14 silhouettes a day and some accessories. Sometimes silhouettes look really good in our studio but once the unmerciful photographer’s lense is directed at them, you […]

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MoMu 10 by Michaël Smits

August 1, 2014 – 16:00

For the 10th anniversary of Museumnacht tomorrow, MoMu selected 10 silhouettes of designers that play a significant role in the museum collection. Antwerp photographer and artist Michaël Smits was asked to create a digital interpretation of these silhouettes, featuring silhouettes by Veronique Branquinho, Peter Pilotto, Rochas by Olivier Theyskens, Haider Ackermann, Christian Wijnants, Bernhard Willhelm, […]

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From September 25th, exhibition MoMu Now

July 16, 2014 – 15:11

MoMu Now: Contemporary Fashion from the MoMu collection, from 25/09/2014 to 4/01/2015, is a selection of masterpieces from the recent acquisitions of contemporary silhouettes to the MoMu collection. The MoMu collection consists of approx. 25,000 objects, mainly clothing and accessories, 7,000 of which have been added over the past five years thanks to new purchases, […]

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Antwerp Icons containers

December 31, 2013 – 16:48

Antwerp Icons containers from MoMu Fashion Museum Antwerp on Vimeo. Be sure to spot the Antwerp Icons throughout the Antwerp city centre while doing your last-minute shopping! Check out the installation of the containers in this video!

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Antwerp Icons are taking over the city!

September 5, 2013 – 17:15

On the occasion of the celebration Happy Birthday Dear Academie, MoMu – Fashion Museum Province of Antwerp, Antwerpen Open and Toerisme Vlaanderen are presenting the project Antwerp Icons. 12 renowned designers, all graduates of the Antwerp Fashion Department, chose an iconic piece from their archive. MoMu, the Fashion Museum of the Province of Antwerp invited […]

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Antwerp icons photoshoot

August 28, 2013 – 15:39

Keep an eye out for the Antwerp Icons popping up all over Antwerp next week! Happy Birthday Dear Academie! – 12 renowned designers, all graduates of the fashion department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, chose an iconic piece from their archive. MoMu invited photographer Ronald Stoops, make-up artist Inge Grognard and designer […]

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MoMu+Friends Costume introduction at the Flemish Opera with A.F. Vandevorst

April 24, 2012 – 15:06

Belgian fashion duo An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have designed the costumes for the upcoming opera production Le Duc d’Alba. The opera tells the story of the Duke of Alba that has been sent to Flanders to surpress the rebellion against Spanish rule and is to be performed at the Flemish Opera in Antwerp and […]

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