Lace: P.Lace.S - Looking Through Antwerp Lace

Since the early 1600s, lace has been a luxury item, sought after by royalty and the aristocracy. This exhibition catalogue at MoMu, the Antwerp fashion museum, focuses on the venerable tradition of lace-making in Flanders and its place in the history of lace from the 16th century to the present. Historic pieces from international museums are complemented by contemporary fashion to bring the history of Flemish-made lace up to the 21st century.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 10 May 2021
\n Publisher: Lannoo
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Lace has held a prestigious status as a luxury item, cherished by royalty and the aristocracy, since the early 1600s. Fashion has played a pivotal role in driving the production of lace, and during the 17th and 18th centuries, the lace trade emerged as a significant contributor to the economic prosperity of numerous European countries. This exhibition catalogue, prepared for a show at MoMu, the Antwerp fashion museum, explores the enduring tradition of lace-making in Flanders while placing it within the broader historical context of lace from the 16th century to the present. The catalogue showcases a collection of historic pieces from renowned international museums such as the Met (New York), the V&A (London), and the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam), complemented by contemporary fashion designs from esteemed designers like Van Herpen, Dior, Alaia, Prada, Loewe, and Givenchy. These pieces, along with their cutting-edge production techniques, serve to bring the rich history of Flemish-made lace into the contemporary era.

\n Weight: 1312g\n
Dimension: 229 x 307 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789401474337\n \n