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Fashion is a means of expressing our identity. It has a strong tradition of male and female stereotypes and is often heavily loaded with social and cultural signifiers. In this talk show Sylvana Simons spoke with the new generation fashion designers about designing for a gender-fluid and culturally diverse reality.

What is the significance, both nationally and internationally, of the Temporary Fashion Museum? Now that the project is drawing to a close, it is time to take stock and divulge our findings. Various views, from experts from academia, the museological world and the fashion industry, were voiced on 5 May during a public discussion.

Following an introduction to traditional and new embroidery techniques by Desirée Hammen, participants will try out a variety of embroidery techniques themselves.

Cut wages by a third or sack half the workers? This evening looked at the dilemma facing a Chinese clothing factory and encouraged us to think about our own behaviour and the ethics of consumption today.

Bring your own damaged woollen clothing to repair.

After a delicious lunch the participants set to work with the stains they made...

The dominant system in fashion is wasteful and polluting. Various designers and companies are trying to find more sustainable alternatives. But it isn't easy.

An afternoon in The New Haberdashery for the stylish (and less stylish) man.

Fashion exists not only in the physical domain but can also create new realities through animation and virtual reality. Fashion designer and animator Jacob Kok enjoys working in both realms.

Give unworn clothing a new, loving owner and help build an archive that is both public and personal.

What would it be like in someone else's body? The Gender Swap Machine installation provides a unique virtual-reality experience questioning gender identity and intimacy.