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The '31 vueltas a un bolso' Exhibition: Celebrating Innovative Handbag Design and Spanish Fashion History

Discover 31 innovative handbag designs by prominent Spanish creators, marking VICOSTA's 50th anniversary.

The '31 vueltas a un bolso' exhibition offers an insightful exploration into the handbag as a pivotal fashion element. Commemorating the VICOSTA firm's 50th anniversary, it features 31 distinct designs by prominent contemporary Spanish designers. Each creation is presented alongside portraits of its maker, providing an innovative view on fashion history and creative expression.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, held from September 30 to November 14, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the VICOSTA brand by exploring the essential fashion element of the handbag. It showcases 31 unique designs from contemporary Spanish designers, presented alongside portraits of the creators with their work, offering an innovative perspective on fashion history.

Curatorial context

In commemoration of the VICOSTA firm's fiftieth anniversary, the Museum of Costume presents '31 vueltas a un bolso'. This exhibition delves into the handbag as a fundamental component of fashion history, offering an innovative perspective through the creative vision of prominent contemporary Spanish designers. The display features 31 distinct designs, each accompanied by portraits of the creators, highlighting the fusion of artistic expression and historical significance. The exhibition aims to bridge the gap between historical icons of the 20th century, as selected by fashion journalists, and the symbolic meanings embedded in contemporary pieces, as explored by the designers. This dual perspective provides a rich exploration of the handbag's evolution and its role in shaping fashion narratives.

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Information regarding ticketing and admission is not provided on this page. Visitors are encouraged to consult the museum's official channels for details on accessing the exhibition.

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Venue
Museum of Costume
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 30, 2004 – Nov 14, 2004
Artist line / attribution
Featuring designs by Angel Schlesser, Blanca Jimenez de la Hoz, Carla Royo Villanova, Carlos Díaz y Francisco Jiménez, Cesard del Olmo, Daniel El-Khum, David Delfín, Elio Berhanyer, Fernando Lemoniez, Fran Marto, Francis Montesinos, Gervasio Pérez, Hannibal Laguna, Ion Fiz, Javier Larrainzar, Jesus María Montes, Jose Miró, Juan Duyos, Kina Fernández, Loking Shoking, Lucia Hidalgo, Natalia Cañellas, Pedro Narváez, Pepa Bueno, Pilar Lara y Miriam Merchante, Reneé López De Haro, Roberto Torretta, Roberto Verino, Sebastián Alcalá, Susana Pérez, and Vicente Gallart.
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