Panoramadeck presentation hosted by Taskforce Fashion at TextielMuseum

Results Exhibition: Residency for Responsible Fashion
20 January - 27 March 2022

In the autumn of 2020, a second experiment was launched under the title Residency for Responsible Fashion. The designers were challenged to question the current reality and the fashion system, in order to eventually offer possible solutions for the future. Through field trips, desktop research and in-depth conversations with experts from the field, the teams investigated the social-cultural challenges of the cities Tilburg, Maastricht and Rotterdam.
Corona challenged our designers to find new ways of presenting their design-through-research. Rather than merging the different team projects into one presentation, each team created their own local platform. This way, the projects could be presented in a meaningful place with a close relation to the research. From an exhibition space to a primary school class: unconventional and creative solutions were thought of.

Results are presented in a short documentary in which the participants reflect on the process and methodology. In addition, the research is depicted in, among other things, photography, workshops, textiles and jewellery.

Exhibition is organized and designed by designers Anouk van de Sande and Lena Winterink.

Location:
Textielmuseum Tilburg
Goirkestraat 96, Tilburg

Tickets, opening times & info: textielmuseum.nl

Research-by-design results by teams Maastricht, Tilburg and Rotterdam.

Team Maastricht

Antoine Peters
AnoukxVera
Daisy van Loenhout
Esra Copur
Iris Desiree Claessens
Group coach: Branko Popovic

Team Maastricht hosted a day full of workshops with the children of the ‘Manjefiek Malberg school’. Through a series of fashion-related workshops the designers stimulated the kids to talk about their emotions in a fun and playful way. How do they dress up to represent the emotions of ‘amazement’, ‘anger’ or ‘happiness’? What memories do some of their t-shirts recall and how can we exchange them? These and many more questions formed the foundation of the workshops. In addition, the team wrote a manifest on the close relation between social and emotional development.

Team Rotterdam
Bobbine Berden
Juris Efneris
Kalkidan Hoex
Lena Winterink
Lisanne Janssen
Group coach: Esther Muñoz Grootveld

Rotterdam is incredibly rich in diversity and hosts more than 173 nationalities. Yet, there is a huge divide between inhabitants with different backgrounds, education and incomes. Team Rotterdam investigated a neighborhood where this divide is rapidly emerging, because of gentrification: the Oude Noorden. How can fashion play a positive role in enhancing contact and social cohesion in this area?
Rather than focusing on overcoming the differences between inhabitants, the designers chose to focus their research on ways to find shared values and stories. Team Rotterdam proposed a set of tools that encourage new conversations with inhabitants of all ages and backgrounds. With fashion & identity as a base, the designers looked for common ground and connections between longtime residents and newcomers.

Team Tilburg
Gabriel Fontana
Jessica van Halteren
Katja Ravina
Laura Luchtman
Marionella Hanley
Group coach: Iris Ruisch

Team Tilburg investigated how fashion can be a means of social intervention. By extending the concept of fashion beyond clothing alone, with an emphasis on personal style and identity, a community project has been realized in collaboration with the young people from the Tilburg North district.
The team organized two photoshoots on the power of diversity; diversity in people and in fashion styles. With the help of a local team, Team Tilburg portrayed the striking and diverse youth of Tilburg Noord: the results, more than 25 portraits, were presented during the pop-up photo exhibition ‘De Stijl van Noord’ in NS16. De Stijl van Noord gives the young people of Tilburg Noord a face. Without fuss, without filter, but with a lot of style and personality. No professional models, but (future) role models. The photos and the exhibition put these authentic young people from underexposed Tilburg North in the spotlight in a positive way.

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Results of Taskforce Fashion: Residency for Responsible Fashion

We are proud to share the results of ‘Taskforce Fashion 2020: Residency for Responsible fashion’. Yet again, FASHIONCLASH, M-ODE and State of Fashion have joined forces to investigate the relevance and the transforming role of fashion concerning social-cultural issues.
The Residency for Responsible Fashion was Taskforce Fashion's second experiment.

Taskforce Fashion is all about research, experimentation and the transformative role of fashion. The 15 designers were stimulated to question the current reality and fashion system, to ultimately provide possible solutions for the future. Through field trips, desktop research and in-depth conversations with experts from the field, the teams investigated the social-cultural challenges of their cities. Corona challenged our designers to find new ways of presenting their design-through-research. Rather than merging the different team projects into one presentation, each team created their own local platform. This way, the projects could be presented in a meaningful place with a close relation to the research. From a train station to a primary school class: unconventional and creative solutions were thought of.

The aftermovie bridges the physical distance and connects all projects.

PRESENTATIONS
Have a closer look at Taskforce Fashion: Residency for Responsible fashion and discover the diverse projects by the 3 teams. Through photos, videos and text the designers present their reflections on responsible fashion.

TEAM MAASTRICHT 

Team Maastricht hosted a day full of workshops with the children of the ‘Manjefiek Malberg school’. Through a series of fashion-related workshops the designers stimulated the kids to talk about their emotions in a fun and playful way. 

How do they dress up to represent the emotions of ‘amazement’, ‘anger’ or ‘happiness’? What memories do some of their t-shirts recall and how can we exchange them? These and many more questions formed the foundation of the workshops. In addition, the team wrote a manifest on the close relation between social and emotional development. 

TEAM TILBURG 

Team Tilburg investigated how fashion can be a means of social intervention. By extending the concept of fashion beyond clothing alone, with an emphasis on personal style and identity, a community project was realised that has been created in collaboration with the people of the neighbourhood.

The team hosted a photoshoot on the power of diversity; diversity in people and in fashion styles. With the help of a local team, Team Tilburg portrayed the striking and diverse youth of Tilburg Noord. The results, more than 25 portraits, were presented during the pop-up photo exhibition ‘De Stijl van Noord’ in NS16. The exhibition put these authentic youngsters from underrated Tilburg Noord in a positive light.

TEAM ROTTERDAM 

Rotterdam is incredibly rich in diversity and hosts more than 173 nationalities. Yet, there is a huge divide between inhabitants with different backgrounds, education and incomes. Team Rotterdam investigated a neighborhood where this divide is rapidly emerging, because of gentrification: the Oude Noorden. How can fashion play a positive role in enhancing contact and social cohesion in this area?  

Rather than focusing on overcoming the differences between inhabitants, the designers chose to focus their research on ways to find shared values and stories. Team Rotterdam proposed a set of tools that encourage new conversations with inhabitants of all ages and backgrounds. With fashion & identity as a base, the designers seeked for common ground and connections between longtime residents and newcomers.

... AND THERE'S MORE!

The outcomes of our second Taskforce Fashion experiment will be exhibited in the TextielMuseum from January 20 - March 27, 2022. The exhibition combines all results of the 3 teams and reflects on the theme of responsible fashion - in all its variety. To be continued!

Meet the teams - Taskforce Fashion 2020: Residency for Responsible fashion’.

Meet the teams for ‘Taskforce Fashion 2020: Residency for Responsible fashion’.

Yet again, FASHIONCLASH, M-ODE and State of Fashion have joined forces to investigate the relevance and the transforming role of fashion concerning social-cultural issues. 

This year, we critically ask the designers of the future:

“As a designer, how would you like to take social responsibility within your practice?”

Together, we will strive to make a positive contribution to the world around us by taking on a growing responsibility; whether it’s by helping the elderly, fighting racism, decreasing segregation or battling any other social-cultural matter that stands in the way of collaboration, mutual understanding and solidarity.

Collaboration and the design process are central to Taskforce Fashion. For the second experiment, Residency for Responsible Fashion, fifteen fashion designers are selected, who - both individually and in teams of five - zoom in on three cities in the Netherlands: Maastricht, Tilburg and Rotterdam.

TEAM MAASTRICHT
The team consists of Anouk van de Sande, Daisy van Loenhout, Antoine Peters, Iris Claessens and Esra Copur, under the lead of Branko Popovic (FASHIONCLASH).

The city of Maastricht is culturally flourishing and creatives many opportunities for young and emerging creative artists and companies – which is amazing! However, its region, South Limburg, is the unhealthiest region in The Netherlands. For the next few months, Team Maastricht will work on solutions that contribute to Positive Health: living a resilient and meaningful life. They will look at physical, psychological and spiritual functioning, as well as quality of life, social participation and daily functioning. How can fashion design contribute to better well-being? Special attention will be paid to the social participation of children and youngsters in society.

TEAM TILBURG
Under the lead of Iris Ruisch (M-ODE), designers Katja Ravina, Jessica van Halteren, Laura Luchtman, Marionella Hanley and Gabriel Fontana will take a closer look at the city of Tilburg.

The city is known for its industrial nature and rich textile history – no wonder the Textiel Museum is based there! However, in North Tilburg 43,5% of youngsters have a low level of education and 21,4% of households earn the minimum income. With 160 nationalities, the city is rich in culture, ethnicities and identity. By focusing on offering new perspectives through identity building and participation, the city aims to reach eudaimonic wellbeing and ultimately keeping the youth away from the criminal path. During the next few months, Team Tilburg will research how fashion design can contribute to more happiness, welfare and prosperity with a social focus on creating inclusive encounters and stimulating ownership.

TEAM ROTTERDAM
Consisting of Bobbine Berden, Juris Efernis, Kalkidan Hoex, Lisanne Janssen, Lena Winterink and coach Esther Muñoz Grootveld (State of Fashion).

Rotterdam is the second biggest city of the Netherlands and considers itself as the country’s only ‘real’ metropole; with its skyscrapers, cultural highlights and bustling port activity on the one hand, and metropolitan challenges, such as poverty, segregation and polarization, on the other hand. Like any other international metropole, the city is incredibly rich in diversity and hosts more than 173 nationalities. Yet, there is a huge divide between inhabitants with different backgrounds, education and incomes. Team Rotterdam will investigate the role fashion design can play in increasing contact and social cohesion in the areas where diversity is high.

FIND MORE ABOUT THE DESIGNERS & TEAMS -> HERE

Open Call! Taskforce Fashion 2020: Residency for Responsible Fashion

Yet again, FASHIONCLASH, M-ODE and State of Fashion have joined forces to investigate the relevance and the transforming role of fashion concerning social-cultural issues. 

Wanted: Designers willing to make a change!
Are you eager to contribute to a better world? Are you not afraid to take on social responsibility within your practice? Then join the Open Call for our Residency for Responsible fashion. Our key question to you:
As a designer, how would you take social responsibility within your own practice?

Would you like to help the elderly, fight inequality, decrease segregation or battle any other social-cultural matter that stands in the way of collaboration, mutual understanding and solidarity?
Let us know what you stand for. Together we will dive into the societal impact fashion can have, by taking our responsibility and by taking action in three cities in the Netherlands: Rotterdam, Tilburg & Maastricht.

The deadline for applying is the 15th of October 2020.

To apply for our Residency for Responsible fashion, please fill in the form and Don’t forget to carefully read and accept the terms and conditions.

Please note that this call is open for designers living and working in The Netherlands and Belgium.

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