# Extreme Ebony Exhibits The Mode Museum 'Black' Show Displays Work from the Antwerp Six By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mode-museum-black References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/masters-of-blac.php) & [momu.be](http://www.momu.be/) There is something so alluring, mysterious and flattering about black that I'm not surprised by the Belgium Mode Museum 'Black. Masters of Black in Fashion and Costume' exhibition. I mean, some of the most noted fashion designers in the world were born in Belgium--the [Antwerp Six](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-bathing). The Antwerp Six--Dries Van Noten, Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene and Martin Margiela--are among those showcased at the Mode Museum 'Black' exhibition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Black Fashion Trend:** The 'Black. Masters of Black in Fashion and Costume' exhibition shows the increasing popularity of black fashion. - **Belgian Designers Trend:** The Mode Museum 'Black' exhibition displays the excellence of Belgian fashion designers. - **Mysterious Fashion Trend:** The alluring and enigmatic nature of black fashion is highlighted at the 'Black. Masters of Black in Fashion and Costume' exhibition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The 'Black. Masters of Black in Fashion and Costume' exhibition showcases a range of potential design innovation opportunities for the fashion industry to experiment with as they explore black fashion further. - **Museum Industry:** The Mode Museum 'Black' exhibition creates a platform for museums to showcase fashion designers and explore the impact of black fashion on the industry. - **Retail Industry:** The 'Black. Masters of Black in Fashion and Costume' exhibition offers insight into how the retail industry can explore the allure and mysterious appeal of black fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Functional Synergy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-exhibition.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Major High Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands.md) - [Multi-Designer Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-vincents.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Limited-Edition Designer-Forward Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-market.md) - [West African Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-in-west-africa.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md)