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Dandies, Antoinette and Iris van Herpen: 26 Fashion exhibitions of 2025

Those looking to fill their 2025 diaries with cultural outings are in for a treat. A number of intriguing fashion (-related) exhibitions have already been announced both home and away, with several currently already on display in museums. This is FashionUnited’s selection for the coming year. Opening in 2025 Du Coeur À La Main: Dolce & Gabbana –...

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Ian Berry exhibits in Turkey for the first time

For the first time, renowned denim artist Ian Berry is exhibiting in Turkey. The show “Beyond Denim” opened its doors at the beautiful art centre Kalyon Kültür in the Şişli neighbourhood of Istanbul and will be on view until February 2025. The exhibition consists of some the artist’s most known works as well as those especially prepared for the...

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Martin Margiela at auction: A rare window into fashion's avant-garde past

In a landmark auction set for January 27th, Paris will witness the largest single sale of Martin Margiela designs from his early career, offering fashion collectors and museums an unprecedented glimpse into the designer's revolutionary aesthetic. Kerry Taylor Auctions and Maurice Auction will present over 270 lots from the private collection of...

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Channel 4 to search for UK’s first TV knitting champion

British television station Channel 4 has announced a new knitting competition show featuring 10 ambitious knitters who will compete to become the UK’s first TV knitting champion. The ‘Game of Wool’ show, produced by Glasgow-based Hello Halo, will be presented by Olympic champion diver and knitting enthusiast Tom Daley and feature eight 60-minute...

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Irving Penn exhibition celebrates 20th-Century visual culture

In a highly anticipated exhibition that promises to recalibrate our understanding of photographic art, the MOP Foundation in Spain is set to present "Irving Penn: Centennial" - a comprehensive retrospective from one of the twentieth century's most iconic photographers. Spanning 175 of the photographer’s works, the exhibition - opening on 23...

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Birkenstock celebrates 250 years of history with retrospective book, online encyclopedia and exhibition

To celebrate its 250-year heritage, comfort shoe brand Birkenstock is looking back at the story of a small workshop that became an international company. The book, titled "The Book of Birkenstock," offers a visual retrospective of the company's evolution over the last two and a half centuries. While the book focuses on the brand's know-how, it...

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Fashion from Dior to Saint Laurent: Brooklyn Museum turns 200

The Brooklyn Museum is one of the largest, oldest and most important museums in New York. Now it is celebrating its birthday - with a large golden exhibition and gifts from famous artists. The renowned Brooklyn Museum in New York is celebrating its 200th birthday with a gold exhibition - and is receiving gifts from famous artists. The exhibition...

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What to know about Asvoff winner 'Made in Italy made by the Chinese'

'Made in Italy by the Chinese' received the award for best Chinese film at the Asvoff fashion film festival, which took place from November 7 to 10, 2024. The documentary tells the story of how Chinese immigrants, mainly from the port city of Wenzhou, appropriated the famous 'Made in Italy' label, which is supposed to glorify the know-how of...

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Asvoff: A documentary on the designer Mary Quant tells the story of female emancipation

Asvoff, the fashion film festival presented by Diane Pernet, has inaugurated its 2024 programme with "Quant", a documentary on the British stylist Mary Quant, one of the most iconic fashion designers of the 60s. By giving women the opportunity to show their legs, Quant embodied, from a sartorial point of view, female liberation. The documentary,...

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Paul Smith to present exhibition examining the essence of "home"

As the winter holiday season approaches, the fashion industry's discerning eye turns towards lifestyle trends that can captivate consumers. In a timely move, the Paul Smith Space in London is set to host a thought-provoking group exhibition that delves into the deeply personal interpretations of "home." Titled Domus Meus the exhibition runs from...

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Tim Burton exhibition opens at the Design Museum

The latest iteration of Tim Burton’s retrospective exhibition has opened in London at the Design Museum, showcasing more than 600 items from the director’s body of work, including Batman Returns, Wednesday and Edward Scissorhands. ‘The World of Tim Burton’ runs until April 21, 2025, and has smashed the Design Museum’s advanced ticket sales, with...

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Miu Miu ramps up cultural activations with Art Basel Paris

Miu Miu is ramping up its cultural cachet, partnering with Art Basel Paris for a major activation titled Tales & Tellers. The project, held at the Palais d'Iéna from October 16 to 20, 2024, was conceived by artist Goshka Macuga and curated by MACBA director Elvira Dyangani Ose. It featured Miu Miu’s Women’s Tales short-film series alongside...