LOOKS, LOOKS, LOOKS offers a deep dive into the creative practice of the Fashion Department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. The exhibition showcases student silhouettes alongside graphic material like sketches, providing a unique look into the artistic process from initial idea to finished garment.
LOOKS, LOOKS, LOOKS traces the journey from initial conceptualization to realized garment, highlighting how students at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp are guided in refining their own unique artistic identities. The exhibition immerses visitors in the visionary world of a new generation of designers, showcasing the complex, rigorous, and considered approaches to cut, craft, and detail that define the department's pedagogy. By integrating candid images of the studio environment and students into the scenography, the exhibition shifts the focus to the people and creative ecosystems where innovation takes root.
Since 2002, the physical proximity between MoMu and the Fashion Department within the ModeNatie building has fostered an ongoing dialogue between fashion heritage and emerging talent. This exhibition makes that dynamic cross-pollination tangible, demonstrating the strength of the students and the intensity of the department's training. Through a selection of student works ranging from first to third-year cohorts, the exhibition reveals the richness and dedication required to navigate the challenges of contemporary fashion design.