This was FASHIONCLASH Tilburg

FASHIONCLASH Tilburg was a free, one-day fashion event held on Saturday 2 March 2024 at Theater De Nieuwe Vorst. The event programme included performances, fashion films, an exhibition, a talk and an upcycling workshops. Read on for a recap of the programme and impression of FASHIONCLASH Tilburg 2024.

Performance: The CLASH House

‘The CLASH House’ is a showcase and development program for designers who focus on crossovers between fashion and other art disciplines – especially performing arts. The designers that enter the coaching program of The CLASH House explore alternative ways of making and presenting fashion.

Participants: Esra Copur | Ruben Jurriën | Fynnandmathis

For Fynnandmathis, fashion it is not an industry-governed business, but a cultural phenomenon that arises from people and their daily clothing behavior. By styling existing clothing and working closely with communities, they create events where fashion works as a tool that enables exchange and empowerment. Prior to the start of The CLASH House, they captures the visitors in a spontaneously created catwalk.

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Performance: Who cares what you wear?

‘Who cares what you wear?’ is an interactive educative performance (Dutch spoken) for young people (10+) with the aim of drawing attention to issues in the field of fashion and sustainability. Influencers Rose & Rosie go in search of what young people already know about fashion and sustainability and what they think about it. By vlogging about topics related to fashion, climate change, waste, and sustainability, they create interaction with the audience.

Fashion Film Program

Fashion (short) film has become an established format in which designers and brands present their ethics and aesthetics. In this multimedia age, fashion film has become a growing way to capture a story and reach a wide audience through online platforms and media.

This screening consisted of a selection of fashion films that have been on display during FASHIONCLASH Festival 2023 in Maastricht.

Participants: APRÈS NOUS, LE DÉLUGE - Annalie van Doorn, Daan Kamphorst, Yana Engelbrecht | Funhouse Fransje - Fleur van Heezik, An Smid | HUM (we/us) - Ashim Ahluwalia, Shilpa Chavan | Manusama Nuance - Ottilie Maters, Manusama Nuance | RETAZOS - Cristian Velasco | SKIN HUNGRY - Marije Seijn, Annie van Noortwijk | THE DOOR IS OPEN, I'LL WAIT - Helen Sotropa, Kevin Johnson | The Leap* - Amber Rozema, Solar Vlaar, Yana Engelbrecht, Jelena Bondt and Damiano Bodei | I am Motherland* - TheNEWtribe | We Belong Together - Flo Meijer, Nadie Studio | Off the top of my hat* - Luca Tichelman & Rens de Waal

* This film is a FASHIONCLASH (co)production;
** Selected for FASHIONCLASH Fashion Film Award 2023.

Pop-Up Sales

The Pop-up Sales during FASHIONCLASH Tilburg featured sustainable and unique pieces of clothing, t-shirts, accessories, jewellery, hats and even toys. A great space for meeting upcoming designers and brands in person, and to find out more about their work and purchase their unique and sustainable designs.

Exhibition

Via an Open Call, a selection had been made of designers and artists who exhibited their work during FASHIONCLASH Tilburg. The multimedia exhibition featured clothing, textile, photography, video, and installation works by emerging makers; a new generation of designers and artists who explore and question the boundaries of their discipline. With their works, they move between the transdisciplinary domains of fashion, social design, and visual arts.

Talk: Social (Fashion) Design by means

The talk, moderated by Haiko Huvenaars (Candour.Digital, Textalk), included various speakers sharing their vision on fashion & participation of young adults and teenagers. The panel consisted of representatives from STORE Rotterdam, New Order of Fashion, Noordvoerders and Studio Noord.

Workshop: Upcycling

In this workshop, participants learned how to creatively breathe new life into their damaged garment. By using simple embroidery techniques (mending) and creating patches, you can give your old garment a new, longer life! Participants could bring their own piece of clothing or choose something from the selection of clothing and textiles on location.

FASHIONCLASH Tilburg is powered by Gemeente Tilburg, Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie, Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie, UIA - Urban Innovative Actions and Theater De Nieuwe Vorst.

All photos: JinzenVisuals