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MoMu sits down with Antwerp Fashion Department graduate Floran Polano to discuss the inspiration behind his collection Embraced Me, Strangled Silk.

How do you preserve fashion heritage that can no longer be physically displayed? MoMu brings a fragile evening dress from the 1920s back to life through 3D technology and a downloadable sewing pattern.

The second edition of the MoMu Hackathon took place during the weekend of 22 and 23 November and brought together 35 participants from different parts of the world for two days of intensive collaboration.

The festive season is just around the corner, and MoMu Shop is here to help you choose. From unique souvenirs to beautifully designed books and unexpected gifts: discover seven hand-picked gift ideas for any fashion enthusiast.

Since last year, Dirk Bikkembergs’ paper archive has been available at the MoMu Library. A digitised version is now online, featuring 80 boxes of designs, visuals and inspiration from his career spanning 1977 to 2012.

Weighted silks are among the fastest-degrading materials in heritage collections. Through SAFESILK, the Universities of Antwerp and Ljubljana are seeking an effective treatment for affected objects. MoMu contributes case studies from its collection.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Marina Yee. A pioneering member of the Antwerp Six, she helped shape the identity of Belgian fashion on a global scale.