The 13th edition of the renowned international and interdisciplinary Fashionclash Festival takes place in Maastricht from November 26–28, 2021. This three-day hybrid event—combining online and offline elements—offers emerging designers and performing artists from the Netherlands and abroad a prime stage to present their work to a diverse (inter)national audience. Expect a rich lineup of exhibitions, fashion and theater performances, expert talks, interactive workshops, and film screenings that explore, contextualize, and celebrate today's dynamic fashion culture.
Fashionclash Festival champions the discovery, nurturing, and evolution of cutting-edge developments at the nexus of fashion and society, bringing them to wide audiences. We push designers to craft immersive performative experiences, experimenting boldly with presentation formats and fostering inclusive audience participation. Our featured talents are boundary-pushers navigating the transdisciplinary realms of fashion, social design, and visual arts.
The program draws from curated submissions and Fashionclash-initiated projects, developed in co-production with esteemed partners.
Fashionclash Festival blends online and offline components:
– The Clash House: Talent development trajectory and presentations by five designers
– New Fashion Narratives: Virtual showcase with performances and installations
– Fashion Film & Video: Program of fashion films, video, and digital fashion
– Open Mic Night: Theatrical evening with ten performances and shows
– Talks: Moderated conversations with speakers and participants
– Fashion Makes Sense: Participation projects 'Stand-In' and 'Off the top of my head'
– Individual Events: Initiatives at locations in Maastricht, Aachen, and The Hague.
The festival is highly accessible via ticket sales and free activities, spanning online and offline formats. For €15, unlock the full three-day online program, streamable evenings at fashionclash.nl.
FCF21 by Luca Tichelman
