This exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw celebrates the work of Grażyna Hase, a pivotal figure in Polish fashion. It showcases over 200 objects, including clothing, accessories, photographs, and films, tracing her career from model to designer and influential mentor.
The exhibition "Grażyna Hase. Zawsze w modzie" at the Museum of Warsaw offers a comprehensive retrospective of the renowned Polish fashion designer, model, and art gallery owner. Featuring over 200 objects from the Museum's collection, including garments, accessories, designs, photographs, films, and press publications, the exhibition charts Hase's significant contribution to Polish fashion from the late 1950s onwards.
The narrative explores her evolution from a prominent model in the late 1950s to an acclaimed designer who established her own brand, eventually becoming a mentor to subsequent generations of Polish designers. The exhibition highlights how Hase's work reflected and influenced the changing fashion, culture, and social norms in Poland throughout the latter half of the 20th century and into the early 21st century. It contextualizes her designs within periods of 'small stabilization' and economic crisis in the PRL, and her brand's development during Poland's transition to capitalism. Warsaw itself is presented as a crucial backdrop and inspiration for Hase's creative output, featuring in photo shoots and housing her influential fashion galleries.