#SaveTheDate – In its 16th edition, the international and multimedia FASHIONCLASH Festival will electrify Maastricht from 15 – 17 November 2024. We are beyond excited to announce that this will be our 14th participation, and being part of this sensational event once again fills us with immense joy.
by Ruben HilkensOver three days, a new generation of global designers and performing artists will seize the spotlight to exhibit their work to a wide-ranging (inter)national audience. The dynamic program, featuring exhibitions, performances, talks, workshops, and fashion film screenings, celebrates projects that deconstruct, contextualize, and elevate contemporary fashion culture.
Key highlights include The CLASH House with captivating fashion performances, the New Fashion Narratives exhibition at Bureau Europa, the Fashion Film Program & Awards at Lumière Cinema, and the Fashion Makes Sense participation program at Centre Céramique, alongside various other locations around the city.
Dedicated to unearthing and supporting creative talent, FASHIONCLASH champions emerging trends in the fashion world, making these innovations accessible to a diverse audience and driving active public participation. The festival’s participants are pioneering designers and artists who push the boundaries of their disciplines, blending seamlessly between fashion, social design, performing arts, and visual arts.
This eclectic, multi-layered program is a curated selection from various open calls and initiatives by FASHIONCLASH, developed in collaboration with a multitude of organizations and creators. For FASHIONCLASH, the annual festival embodies a critical platform for presenting the fruits of year-long projects and talent cultivation efforts.
Acting as a development and showcase platform for fashion culture, FASHIONCLASH not only fosters individual talent growth but also heightens awareness of fashion’s pivotal role in our world. The FASHIONCLASH Festival is open to all through ticket sales and a plethora of free events. Stay tuned for the detailed program, to be unveiled in September.
For updates, visit www.fashionclash.nl and follow us on Instagram @fashionclash_festival.
The FCF 2024 campaign is developed in collaboration with Maastricht-based art director Ruben Hilkens.
