Magazine
The story of Textile as Resistance: Curators take the stage
Who are Samira Bendadi and Mashid Mohadjerin and where did they find their inspiration for the moving and captivating stories for the new exhibition ‘Textile as Resistance’? Read more.
Black as Mourning color: 5 did-you-knows about black
The colour black – dull, sheenless, lugubrious black – fits the bill perfectly as colour of choice for your mourning outfit on All Saints Day the 1st of November. Black has been around some time; in dark times it is the preferable shade to wear. Read more.
And the MoMu Award goes to...
Every year MoMu awards an aspiring graduate from the fashion academy. This year the award went to Quinten Mestdagh with his collection Default by bliss. MoMu was intrigued by the young designer’s unique graphic style and the execution of his storytelling. Read more.
Kindred Spirits: The radical poetry of Japanese and Belgian designers
From 18 October 2019 to 19 April 2020, the exhibition ‘Cool Japan’ at MAS will take you on a whirlwind tour of the global fascination for Japanese visual culture. Get acquainted with Japanese and Belgian avant-garde fashion thanks to loans from MoMu. Read more.
Meet our MoMu Young Voices
Meet our MoMu Young Voices: 11 youngsters between the ages of 19 – 29 years old with a shared passion for fashion and art. These young enthusiasts will present their first event on 5 October at Bar Chapel. Who are they and what are they up to? Read more.
4 surprising objects from the MoMu Library collection
The misconstrued idea that a library is dusty, boring and old could not be more wrong when it comes down to our MoMu Library. With more than 15.000 books about fashion, costume and textile, MoMu Library houses a large collection. Read more.
Pride and Antwerp Fashion: 4 Belgian designers who challenge the notions of body, gender and beauty
Antwerp Pride is right around the corner commemorating and celebrating the long journey torwards acceptance and equal opportunities the LGBT+ community has made. Discover 4 Belgian designers who challenge the notions of body, gender and beauty Read more.
Behind the MoMu scenes: What happened to the MoMu collection?
Until 2021 MoMu temporarily closes its doors for a thorough renovation. What happens in the meantime behinds the scenes of the museum with its impressive collection? Read more.
Leaving the Nest: A Brief History of the Royal Academy’s Graduation Show
As the end of yet another school year approaches, the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts are about to send the newest generation of graduates out into the wide world. Read more.
Olivier Theyskens, A Fashion Odyssee
From 15 June 2019 until 5 January 2020, the Museum for Lace and Fashion in Calais is presenting the exhibition ‘In Praesentia’ curated by Lydia Kamitsis. Seven of Theyskens’ signature pieces creations from the MoMu collection will be on display Read more.