FASHIONCLASH is an international and interdisciplinary showcase and development platform for a new generation of fashion practitioners and a community driven network.

FASHIONCLASH initiates, produces and presents work of a new generation of fashion practitioners who research, reflect, contextualize and celebrate contemporary fashion(culture).

How can fashion contribute to a better, healthier and more inclusive society?

Since 2009 FASHIONCLASH has realized more than 200 successful projects and events and offered the stage to over 1000 talents from all over the globe and presented/participated in projects in The Netherlands, Brazil, South-Africa, China, Poland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Germany, Malta, Portugal, Serbia and Italy.

FASHIONCLASH believes passionately in the positive contribution the art of fashion can make to personal and artistic development, identity building, society, culture and economy. As an innovative and experimental showcase platform we:

  • CONNECT - We unite talent, cultures, knowledge and organizations. We use our network to establish meaningful interactions, brand awareness and inclusive audience engagement.

  • INNOVATE - We initiate bespoke fashion concepts and events to showcase a unique vision of fashion. We provide a voice that enables everyone involved to make an impact.

  • ORGANIZE - We develop outstanding projects and concepts to engage with a broad audience and drive sustainable growth, exposure and positive impact.

  • CHALLENGE - We generate dialogue by addressing current topics in our society and bringing value driven (fashion) practitioners and people.

  • PRESENT - We create various innovative opportunities and formats to showcase fashion related products, ideas and fashion makers

The Team

We are a small, dedicated team op people. Depending on the needs and desired impact of the showcase at hand - designers, models, support and technical staff are allocated to specific projects. We build on a large network of suppliers, interim staff and volunteers. Where possible other positions are staffed by (local) external experts.

Photos: Laura Knipsael

FASHIONCLASH foundation is officially founded in 2009 by Branko Popovic, Nawie Kuiper, Els Petit and Laurens Hamacher.
As of 2023, the founding members Nawie Kuiper and Laurens Hamacher, decided to pursue their dreams outside of FASHIONCLASH. Miep, “the unofficial office manager” has left too. Their marks on what FASHIONCLASH is today and the legacy will never be out of sight. They are the honorable co-creators of of the FASHIONCLASH Family.

THANK YOU to everyone who has been part and/or contributed to FASHIONCLASH over the years.