Note: This research paper was written for the class: Fashion & Design in 2022 and has been translated by me from Dutch to English. No AI was used in the translating or writing of this text. A sense of superiority and rarity is often associated with the exclusive sector of the fashion industry. Luxury designs are often associated with celebrities wearing them during shows on the red carpet. But haute couture and luxury clothing are more than that. There is a sense of exclusivi

Note: This short paper was written for the class: Introduction to the Fashion and Garment industry back in 2022 and has been translated by me from Dutch to English. No AI was used in the translating or writing of this text. Clothing seems to be getting cheaper all the time, and trends seem to change by the minute. Why is this? And where does this clothing come from? The documentary The True Cost investigates these and other questions. This film attempts to expose the health a

This guest lecture, presented by Saskia Manshoven , a researcher in Circular Economy at VITO, explored the transition from fast fashion...

On the 22nd of October, we visited MoMu Antwerp for a guided tour of the exhibition, Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor. MoMu’s interpretation centers on makeup and its role in fashion, art, and self-expression. The exhibition features a mix of mediums: archival fashion pieces, paintings, objects, and even AI-generated "art". While the theme held promise, I found the execution lacked a solid narrative. The museum often seems to prioritize showcasing its archive over constructing a s