Fashion & Lace
Studio
Unique in Belgium, the Studio showcases the recent acquisitions of the Brussels Fashion & Lace Museum.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
23.02.24 - 10.11.24
Jules François Crahay
The name Jules François Crahay may not ring a bell, and yet… This Belgian is ‘one of the last geniuses of couture’. For the first time, and thanks to original research, the museum is devoting an exhibition to him. An opportunity to discover or rediscover this unfairly forgotten couturier.
Jules François Crahay began his career in Liège before making his mark in the Parisian world of haute couture. In 1959, his first collection for the Nina Ricci fashion house triggered a wave of praise and orders. The press compared him to Christian Dior…
Permanent exhibition
Lace room
Through previously unseen pieces, recently acquired or specially retrieved from storage, you will plunge into the extraordinary history of Brussels lace. A fabric that has since disappeared
Brussels lace has gained international renown over the centuries. Its finesse, quality and beauty made it the preferred textile of the elites from the 17th century. It found its way to the greatest royal courts of Europe, adorning the apparel of both men and women.
This year, Art Nouveau has pride of place in Brussels. The style was decidedly modern and drew inspiration from nature, an inexhaustible source of creativity. For this fifth lace season, the Fashion & Lace Museum and the Art & History Museum are exhibiting items from that period.
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