Netherlands fashion festival FASHIONCLASH will be hosting an exhibit at Maastricht city centre from June 11th to the 14th. In light of the fashion industry's recent focus on androgyny, the event aims to discuss gender roles and the concept of masculine and feminine style and its evolution.
From Dries van Noten to Givenchy, luxury labels have aimed to blur gender lines in recent years. Moreover, famed London department store Selfridges has also gone gender neutral, offering a whole floor dedicated to unisex and versatile clothing. While the concept of androgyny isn't a new one--think Prince, Grace Jones and Annie Lennox to name a few--FASHIONCLASH aims to explore its deeper meaning at its 4 day event.
The fashion festival is advertised in a conceptual campaign that celebrates artistic design details and striking creative direction.
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The FASHIONCLASH Festival Will be Held at Maastricht City Centre
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