Magazine

• MoMu restores: Walter Van Beirendonck Autumn/Winter 1996-97 wig

  A contemporary object that has been refreshed is a wig by Walter Van Beirendonck. The piece, which formed part of the Autumn/Winter 1996-97 Wonderland collection, was effectively worn on the catwalk, resulting in a lot of damage caused by use. Read more.
• MoMu restores: 18th-century French dress

  Before the 'Collection Presentation - Fashion from the MoMu Collection', the 18th-century dress in the French style has never been exhibited before. The piece is quite fragile and both the accompanying petticoat and compère (the false front) were missing. Read more.
• 18 years behind the scenes at MoMu with volunteer Maria

  Back in 2003, she made her way to the Fashion Museum carrying a consignment of 19th-century clothes – heirlooms – from an old box and now, 18 years later, 81-year-old Maria Sermeus is still working behind the scenes at MoMu as a volunteer. Read more.
• How MoMu digitises 17th & 18th century copybooks and ledgers

  Discover the 'Melijn archive handwritten text recognition' project, a plan to digitise, transcribe and publish twenty volumes of letter copybooks and ledgers from the 17th and 18th centuries. Read more.
• The choice of...

  In this series, employees and inspirational people choose their favourite piece from the MoMu exhibitions. Read more.
• The choice of...

  In this series, employees and inspirational people choose their favourite piece from the MoMu exhibitions. Read more.
• MoMu spoke with Dries Otten, the interior architect behind the revamped MoMu Studio

  Not only the museum was given a facelift – the space for the children's and adults' workshops was also overhauled. Interior architect Dries Otten successfully set to work on the challenging space of the MoMu Studio. We asked him about his approach. Read more.
• MoMu Pattern-A-Thon shares fashion heritage with the world

  MoMu Library hosts the first edition of the Pattern-A-Thon. This project intends to find new ways of sharing heritage more widely and promoting the active involvement of citizens. Read more.
• MoMu’s Holiday Gift Guide: 7 gift ideas from MoMu to you!

  With Christmas right around the corner, it is always quite the challenge to find the perfect gift. Not sure what to get your loved ones? MoMu has got you covered! Read more.
• Dressing up for the holidays: Spotlight on celebration outfits

  Christmas & New Year are occasions to wear some of our most elegant outfits. But historically, what could be the different reasons why people generally appreciate wearing elegant outfits to celebrate? Read more.