For the Love of Textiles

Within 2 weeks I did see 2 great exhibitions I really have enjoyed. One about Textiles in the TextielMuseum in Tilburg and the other one about Fashion in MoMu in Antwerp . Ever since a little boy I was fascinated by textiles. My late Mother was very good in sewing and knitting. I remember her making out of a piece of fabric - which she bought a market-stall- beautiful dresses, shirts, skirts and trousers for herself. One of the highlights was a dress for the wedding of my brother in a black checked voile with flowers on it. Very difficult fabric to work with. I can see her puzzling about how to cut it because all those checks needed to be placed perfect so they were not broken at the seams. and of course she could do it and she made it even better than one you could buy in a store.  For me she made once a Safari suit in light brown corduroy, a checked shirt with a round shaped collar.  Flared trousers with V stitching on the knees (very fashionable in the 70's) and...

A few months ago it was a big surprise for me to read that H&M would do a collection with guest designer Martin Margiela. I never buy anything for myself at H&M.  Don't like the quality and the fitting is not good for me either. I am more a COS man  (the better and bit more expensive range from H&M) But..the collaboration between Margiela and H&M could be different I thought. Lookbooks were placed on the Web... And Yes... I got a good feeling.. That Coat perhaps... That shirt.. A Sweater.. The collection was launched a few weeks ago.. While in the The Hague to see the 50's exhibition we had some spare time to go and to H&M. First impression at the Ladies department..What a mess... but great outfits.. Male department..Hardly anything.. I tried on this coat ....but could hardly get into the sleeves due to the fact that there was no lining.. Pity..because I liked the look.. Next..on the hunt for that Big Blue Sweater.. Sold Ou...