The fashion museum of antwerp momu is located in the modenatie. Nov 01, 2008 the big deal in november is the maison martin margiela exhibition at momu. The mode museum, or momu, is a new kind of museum, which like london s tate modern pushes chronology aside. Get offline map and directions using our gpsmycity selfguided walking tours app for your mobile device. From daunt books to hatchards, heres where to find london s prettiest and most instagrammable book shops. And 20 years ago, fashion curation wasnt taught in london or the. As i was on a monday in antwerp, museums were unfortunately closed. Momu in antwerp houses the largest collection of contemporary belgian fashion in the world and stands out with its immersive fashion exhibitions in 2002 momu presented its first exhibition in the historical modenatie building on the nationalestraat. The city center is divided into several shopping areas that offer something for everyone. She has worked at momu since the museums establishment in the early 00s, curating patterns 2003, beyond desire 2005, unravel.
Antwerp discover fashion museum momu and live the real experience with the green michelin guide find useful information and opening times fashion museum momu in the northern part of zuid, a trendy district of young belgian designers, this museum is housed in a late19c building that has been attractively remodelled by architect marie. It shows both historical pieces from the 16th century and newer designs from among others, veronique branquinho, ann demeulemeester and dries van noten. Crowne plaza antwerpen strives to minimise its environmental footprint by using natural resources such as energy, water and materials in a responsible and sustainable manner. British designer show london in 1987 as part of the antwerp six with dirk van saene, dries van noten, dirk bikkembergs, ann demeulemeester and marina yee. A rare reunion for the antwerp six the new york times. Antwerp stands out as the belgian capital of fashion not in the least thanks to the international influence of the antwerp six. About momu fashion museum antwerp closed for renovations, open to inspire at other locations. From traditional cheesemongers to timeless tailors, these are the oldest shops london still open for business. Crowne plaza antwerpen is the proud holder of the green key ecolabel.
The 10 best restaurants near momu fashion museum antwerp in. One of the main fashion capitals of europe, with a population of over half a million, and home to europes second largest port and the famous diamond district, antwerp is a bustling place filled with lively bars, shops and restaurants, and a thriving music and arts scene. A comprehensive guide to the worlds best travel destinations, its print heritage stretches back more than 30 years, with the online portal reaching its 20year anniversary in 2019. Textile as resistance from 15112019 until 16 february 2020. Sofie is a selfproclaimed luxury shopper and in her book she shares her favorite shopping addresses from around the world, including the best in antwerp, obviously. The world travel guide wtg is the flagship digital consumer brand within the columbus travel media portfolio. Under his guidance momu assigned lab101 to set up a team to work on the concept, creative and technical challenges. Last year her first book, little black book, was published and its been a bestselling read amongst belgians ever since. Antwerp fashion museum momu the green guide michelin.
Momu fashionmuseum in antwerp has an expo dreamsuits about the great nudie cohn at this moment. Bob verhelst, one of belgiums finest scenographer, has a great relation with belgian fashion. The museum has a collection of over 25,000 objects, including clothing, shoes, accessories, walking sticks and lace. Opening in 1797, this is the oldest book shop in britain and once stocked the country house libraries of. A fashion museum therefore sounds logic and should not be skipped if you come visit. Antwerp is europes 2nd best shopping city crowne plaza. Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in antwerp, belgium from st. Exhibition on location at kunsthal extra city antwerp.
Lot of memories coming back but not so much, as we see quite a lot of each other, said mr. Momu fashion museum antwerp nationalestraat 281, 2000 antwerp, belgium rated 4. Vlaeykensgang the secret vlaeykensgang alley dates from 1591 and connects hoogstraat, oude koornmarkt pelgrimstraat with one another. If you are exploring belgium, antwerp is a great city to base yourself. Through the years, momu has developed deep connections with the local fashion scene.
Momu mode museum in antwerp, belgium sight map, attraction information, photo and list of walking tours containing this attraction. For example, sources of inspiration for a designer, connections with other art disciplines, multimedia collaborations, etc. The word magazine is belgiums leading englishspeaking free media platform, documenting and championing the best in neighbourhood living, music and art. Van noten, who opened his first tiny store in antwerp in. B in antwerp is located within walking distance or a short tram ride from all of the citys major sites, making it the perfect base for your antwerp getaway. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Its upmarket shops range from beautifullycurated womenswear boutiques to dries van notens flagship store, while fashionistas rendezvous in its chic cafes.
Antwerp is a city you should definitely put on your to do list. With constantly changing exhibitions, momu is the perfect spot for checking out antwerp fashion. You can also contact the museums administration at the addresses below. We once did an exhibition on yohji yamamoto and the concept behind the exhibition was the shop. Nearby, on the edge of the river scheldt, a giant curvaceous concrete caterpillar a disused hangar for shipping containers is the setting for the academys graduate fashion show every june. Momu fashion museum antwerp 2020 all you need to know. Unizo antwerp, the union of entrepreneurs, is very happy with this recognition. They are called the antwerp six and they made antwerp the fashion city it is today. Momus exhibitions have also travelled to london, tokyo, munich, istanbul, enschede and. Dutch fashion experts have selected antwerp as second best shopping city in europe.
Would you like to receive images or organise a press visit. Read about independent european bookstores selling books in english. The architecture is also really incredible, and so is the museum book shop, that sells exclusive fashion and art magazines and books. Game changers reinventing the 20thcentury silhouette at momu antwerp comme des garcons, autumn winter 2012. Antwerp city breaks city breaks in belgium eurostar.
Its dotted with local and international names, as well as being home to momu, antwerp s worldclass fashion museum. Antwerps fashion museum, the momu, is situated in the centre of the fashion district. Antwerp s fashion museum, the momu, is situated in the centre of the fashion district. Most fashionable boutiques in antwerp culture trip. In 2017, costume designer frieda dauphinverhees donated part of her private collection to the study collection, in collaboration with the department of costume design of the royal academy of fine arts. Since 1983 collections under the label walter van beirendonck.
Since then, momu has presented two temporary exhibitions every year. Momu fashion museum antwerp updated january 2020 top. Founded 2002, the museum collects, conserves, studies and exhibits belgian contemporary fashion. Its dotted with local and international names, as well as being home to momu, antwerps worldclass fashion museum. Paris antwerps modemuseum, known as momu, is closing its doors for two years for a. See all 1 momu fashion museum antwerp tours on tripadvisor. There is a way in which one wants to read antwerp as. Momu mode museum is the fashion museum of the province of antwerp, belgium. Think about dirk bikkembergs, ann demeulemeester, walter van beirendonck, dries van noten, dirk van saene and marina yee. That is why momu has created a study collection, which is available for. Antwerp tourism antwerp hotels antwerp bed and breakfast. Antwerps momu fashion museum closes for twoyear renovation.
Please contact us directly or use the information available in the press room. Momu exhibition celebrates balenciagas influence on fashion. In september, kaat debo, director of momu, the antwerp fashion museum. The fashion museum momu mode museum is a great representation of this. Momu library welcomes you to a temporary new location at diva, the new diamond and silver museum at suikerrui in antwerp. Also the fashion museum momu, the renowned antwerp fashion academy.
Images from momu fashion museum province of antwerp. Discover old rare books, signed copies, first editions, secondhand books and new bestsellers in londons top bookshops and book markets. John sandoe books, kings road this glorious place lives on a back road just off the king. A large selection of the momu library collection is available for all visitors. One year ago the premiere of this great whitepainted expo was set in the momu the fashionmuseum in antwerp. Here you can find the latest momu press releases and press kits. The diamond city had to give in to london the absolute number one but is ranked higher than classics milan and paris. Barefoot cobblers in vivobarefoot store, neal street london. The antwerp six changed the way belgian fashion was perceived when they showed their avantgarde collections at london fashion week in 1986. Momu believes that direct contact with materials and techniques can be very educational. Best places for shopping in antwerp world travel guide.
All practical information about your visit to antwerp. There is something for everyone, whatever your taste. Van noten, who opened his first tiny store in antwerp in 1986 and has built his international. Two silhouettes from around 1960 from the collection of frieda dauphinverhees momu antwerp stany dederen. Your goto attraction in antwerp to experience the citys rich fashion history and the inspiration it offers its iconic designers. Yee, had loaded its clothes into a truck in 1986 and drove to london, a trip that ended up. We recommend booking momu fashion museum antwerp tours ahead of time to secure your spot. We invite you for our next presentation in antwerp on. The museum is specifically focusing on belgian contemporary fashion designers due to the arisen of a group of antwerp trained fashion designers during the eighties and ninetiesmartin margiela, dries van noten, ann. Published every two months, the magazine is distributed in over 500 distribution points across the country. Antwerp city card transport to and in antwerp spending the night in antwerp good to know.
My favorite would have been the momu fashion museum. The momu library is an academic library for historical and contemporary fashion, textiles, and ethnic costume. Founded on 21 september 2002, the museum collects, conserves, studies and exhibits belgian fashion. Antwerp travel guide a must see city travel with sheila. Media in category images from momu fashion museum province of antwerp the following 200 files are in this category, out of 695 total. Restaurants near momu fashion museum antwerp, antwerp on tripadvisor. Momu works with designers and their team to develop the exhibition concept and the design of the exhibition. Sitting snug and unassuming between the avenues many secondhand shops and furniture stores, erik tonen books fills the nostrils with that unbeatable fragrance of old pages known all too well by the dedicated bookworm. From the classics to travel guides to specialty books, brussels, belgium has a lot to offer the avid reader. The forest green shop on the fulham road is four storeys high and has more than 20,000 books and 6,000 prints and old maps. Book market, every third sunday of the month march till october. Momus exhibitions have also travelled to london, tokyo, munich, istanbul, enschede and melbourne. Jacket and shawl in chintz, skirt in glazed printed cotton, 17701800. These eight boutiques have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to whats in, whats out, and what makes the hearts of antwerps fashionistas pound a little faster every time.
As i work for the momu as a guide, it was a very interesting experience for me to see the same exhibition, but in a different place. The historic city of london is home to some of the bestpreserved victorian. The fashion museum of antwerp momu transforms this problem in one of their strengths by digitally unlocking their hidden treasures to the public. The interactive wall was initiated by studio dos santos.
Nudie made his over the top suits for a lot of musicartists like john lennon, johnny cash, elvis, etc. An amateur guide to book shopping throughout europe. An interview with antwerp s fashion retail pioneer geert bruloot in an exclusive interview for the word, philippe pourhashemi talks to retail pioneer geert bruloot about the influence of london in his early days, the making of the antwerp six and how japan paved the way for belgium. With over 15,000 books, an archive full of valuable reference works, hundreds of contemporary and historical magazines, and a fastgrowing digital database of images, the momu library is one of the top in its field worldwide. Do you need to book in advance to visit momu fashion museum antwerp. The other antwerp antiquarian that comes heartily recommended is erik tonens shop in the kloosterstraat. There are many museums but the one i love the most is the citys fashion museum momu. In london, energy was sapped by brexit and megxit the coronavirus threat cast a pall over milan and paris who can forget the. If youre looking to stock up for the holidays or just fill the space on your shelves with great reads, here are the top 10 worthwhile bookshops for book lovers in brussels.
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