Black at MoMu (Fashion Museum)

Momu’s newest exhibition illustrates the historic phases of the colour black, with examples from paintings, historic costumes and contemporary fashion. It also looks more deeply into the textures and the potentials of black in diverse materials, including fur, leather and lace. In addition, the exhibition includes masterpieces by contemporary designers who have a special connection to black.

With silhouettes by Belgian designers as well as international couture houses: Ann Demeulemeester, Olivier Theyskens, Dirk Van Saene, Givenchy (Riccardo Tisci), Chanel, Gareth Pugh and more.

Event starts March 25, 2010 and ends August 8, 2010