fashion
Dries Van Noten exhibition-March 1st- 31st Aug Paris A retrospective of the Belgian designer at Les Arts Decoratifs in Paris . The exhibition showcases his collections , along with film clips , photographs , and musical references . You can also take a look at Dries Van Noten ’ s creative processes and sources of inspiration for his pieces . The show is a must see for menswear and print and graphics research .
Charles james : Beyond Fashion 8th May-10th Aug New York The exhibition examining the works of the Twentieth century couturier Charles James , will take place at the newly renovated Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art . James ’ legendary gowns date from 1929-1978 covering many landmark moments of the 20th century . The exhibition explores his design processes and his use of scientific , sculptural and mathematic methods to construct his revolutionary garments , which still remain an influence to designers of today .
Hong Kong fashion and fine jewellery exhibition – June 19th-26th Hong Kong The Hong Kong jewellery and gem fair is celebrating it ’ s 27th year in 2014 at the Hong Kong convention and exhibition centre . The fair is reputed as on of Asia ’ s top three fine jewellery event , attracting thousands of visitors from around the world each year , showcasing beautiful jewels and offering an opportunity for brands to promote their jewellery on a global platform .
Edinburgh International Fashion Festival July 18th-28th Edinburgh Running over two weekends in July , the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival returns for its third year , having already made quite an impression on the international fashion scene . This year sees the festival evolve with a series of events happening across Edinburgh . The fashion festival captivates audiences and the industry in exciting ways with exhibitions , catwalk shows , gala parties and talks in some of the cities best locations .
Vintage Fashion Awards-June 19th Birmingham The Vintage Fashion Awards were created to celebrate small , independent businesses that help keep the vintage scene alive . On Thursday 19th June , the best UK vintage brands will gather to enjoy a night of celebration and entertainment . The event includes live music and a lively after party .
SEEK July 8th -10th Germany SEEK is a contemporary fashion trade show held in Berlin . The bi-annual event focuses on modern clothes for independent minds . Seek admit they don ’ t do fashion , they are not interested in fads and trends , instead they are passionate about silhouettes , textiles and design . The believe clothes are about attitude and they define your lifestyle . The exhibitors care about quality and timeless design , the exhibition celebrates good style , new labels and re-introducing new brands .