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Fashion in the 1920s & 1930s

  • Exhibitions
From November 6, 2025 to February 2, 2026 the van Buuren Museum and Gardens will collaborate with the Fashion & Lace Museum for a unique exhibition dedicated to fashion from the 1920s and 1930s. Through a selection of period clothing and accessories, this exhibition will explore the evolution of the feminine silhouette in the Art Deco era.

A Stylistic Revolution
During the interwar period, fashion underwent a profound transformation. Silhouettes broke free from the constraints of the 19th century, adopting simpler, more geometric lines in harmony with the Art Deco aesthetic. Straight-cut dresses, simple by day and adorned with refined embroidery and luxurious fabrics by night, reflected a new way of life where elegance met modernity. Straight-cut dresses, simple by day and adorned with refined embroidery and luxurious fabrics by night, reflected a new way of life where elegance met modernity.
Designers and Influences
The exhibition will highlight iconic creations from this period, showcasing the perfect blend of innovation and sophistication. From Parisian couture houses to Brussels ateliers, visitors will discover how interwar fashion shaped a timeless style that continues to be admired today.
A Dialogue with the van Buuren Museum & Gardens
In this unique setting, the exhibited pieces will engage in a dialogue with the architecture and décor of the Van Buuren Museum, whose interior was designed in the Art Deco spirit after the Van Buuren couple’s visit to the 1925 Exhibition. A true immersion into an era where art, fashion, and design intertwined with boldness and elegance.