On September 4, 2018, a visit of the delegation will take placeSt. Petersburg to Antwerp (Belgium). One of the topics of the trip is fashion and creative industries.

The mission aims to intensify cooperation between government representatives and the business community of St. Petersburg and Antwerp, strengthen existing business ties, and create a platform for business communication between representatives of St. Petersburg and Belgian businesses.

In the field of fashion Belgium not only has a rich heritage, but is currently a vibrant fashion center. In terms of fashion, Antwerp has an exceptional history. It began in 1663, when was founded in AntwerpRoyal Academy of Fine Arts. In 1963, the prestigious The Faculty of Fashion opened its doors and already in the early 80s became a world leader, and "Antwerp Six" ("The Antwerp Six") it has become the subject of frequent discussions in the media. And now, in the XXI century, a unique fashion story continues to unfold in Antwerp. The city is proud of its fashion workshops and shops, as well as talented people.

Designers and manufacturers of clothing and accessories, representatives of educational institutions, employees of the infrastructure for the support and development of creative industries and SMEs, representatives of government authorities, the leadership of industry associations, etc. should take part in the track "Fashion & Craft".

The program of the event includes the following activities.

Fashion Walk. Learn more about Antwerp as a vibrant city of life in this cultural exploration of the city, which focuses on modern design, architecture and history. The emphasis is on the recent past, when the city turned into a leading fashion center. During this walk you will stop at shops, buildings and other places that have played an important role in the development of Antwerp as an international fashion city.

Fashion Visit. A visit to the atelier and showroom of one of the modern designers.

Fashion Talk: "Fashion and creative industries: drivers of the economy of the future?»

Key speakers and topics.

Flanders District of Creativity.

Flanders District of Creativity State Agency for the support and Development of Creative Industries in Flanders.

Topics of the speech:

• Mission & vision;
• Creative industries & DC Network;
• Sustainability.

The Antwerp ModeMuseum (MoMu).

MoMu houses the largest collection of modern Belgian fashion in the world, and the museum is also known for its immersive fashion exhibitions.
 

Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool | University College Antwerp |
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts – Fashion Department.

Antwerp boasts one of the oldest academies of fine arts and one of the most famous fashion colleges in the world. Many graduates of the Antwerp Fashion Faculty of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts are among the world's leading fashion designers.

Antwerp. Powered by creatives.

An interactive platform for cooperation, the purpose of which is to create opportunities for the emergence of specific business projects between the creative sector and other sectors, encouraging entrepreneurs Antwerp to innovate and help creative entrepreneurs grow.
 

CreaModa.

A professional organization for every company engaged in fashion, clothing or clothing in a broad sense in Belgium. Creamoda protects its members in all spheres of economic life. In addition, the professional federation advises, encourages and guides its members in various fields.
 

Circular Economy Hub – Plein Publiek.

A creative space aimed at promoting and stimulating the sustainable use of energy, water, waste and materials and the joint creation of models of a circular economy. Visiting the project will allow you to learn the latest trends in Sustainable and.

During the visit, you will get acquainted and visit the workshops of the following brands that use the "sustainable fashion" model in their activities:

• W.R.YUMA– glasses made of plastic waste printed by 3D printing; 
• HNST– denim clothing made from 50% recycled denim;
• Pure by Luce– sportswear produced according to the model of «sustainable fashion»
   

You will also hear a presentation by the agency Flanders DC on the basics of "sustainable fashion".

Participation in the event is free of charge. Participants pay for travel, accommodation, visa, insurance and per diem at their own expense. You can apply for participation by filling out the registration form.

Detailed information about the program and conditions participation.

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