Networking Event APBC: Music, Fashion & Design

Curated by fashion designer Jan-Jan Van Essche, who is currently presenting the exhibition KHAYAL, MoMu welcomes creatives on Monday, 24 February for an inspiring programme on the cross-pollination between music, fashion, and design. These three disciplines constantly strengthen and influence each other – a central theme during this networking event. The evening will be moderated by transdisciplinary artist Baloji.

The programme offers a fascinating insight into how interdisciplinary collaboration can lead to meaningful creations:

• Filmmaker Ramy Moharam Fouad, musician Willem Ardui, and fashion designer Jan-Jan Van Essche discuss their four-year collaboration.
• A live interview with designer and musician Kiangana BLESS, who shares her vision and experience.
• Nicholas Daley, the British-Jamaican designer, presents his unique approach to the relationship between music and fashion.
• Blackbird Soundsystem provides the soundtrack for the evening.

In addition to the content-rich programme, there will be ample opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other creatives.

MoMu offers a platform to reflect on the synergy between disciplines and how they can strengthen each other. An evening that stimulates, inspires, and invites new collaborations.

This event is a collaboration with ANTWERP. POWERED BY CREATIVES. and the City of Antwerp.

Nicholas Daley's work centers on community, craftsmanship, and culture. A Central Saint Martins graduate, he launched his brand in 2015. His designs blend personal narrative with black British and diasporic themes, emphasising tradition and diversity. Recognised as a 2019 International Woolmark Prize semi-finalist and 2020 LVMH Prize finalist, he collaborates with brands like Mulberry and Adidas.

Ramy Moharam Fouad is an Antwerp-based director, photographer, and actor. His successful collaborations in music, fashion, and film have established him early on. Known for his unique visual style and eye for detail, his work spans music videos, commercials, fashion projects, and short films.

Kiangana Mupatshi, an Antwerp-based creative entrepreneur with roots in Borgerhout and Kinshasha, founded Everything Bless in 2017. Her brand focuses on handmade African-inspired fashion and accessories. She incorporates sustainable practices and collaborates with designers from Ghana, Congo, Senegal, and Kenya. She also works in set design and visual merchandising.

Blackbird Soundsystem was founded in 2015 out of a shared passion for reggae in its many different forms. They built their own soundsystem to deliver the best reggae experience and have played at festivals like Reggaebus and Dour.