Welcome to our winter retreat, where we embark on an immersive journey at the intersection of fashion design, styling, and the performing arts. Here, we transcend traditional boundaries, viewing the catwalk as a theater stage and fashion collections as art pieces.
Our journey begins by delving deep into the essence of fashion as performance, where clothes become more than functional objects but embodiments of stories, emotions, and cultural narratives. Throughout the retreat, participants engage in a dynamic array of activities, experimenting with diverse silhouettes and materials, pushing the boundaries of convention in terms of both functionality and representation.
This retreat is for you if you want to explore textiles as a soft construction material, build sculptures from fabrics, and create fashion performances. It is also for those who wish to work with costumes, masks, and garments in an abstract way and discover clothes as dynamic spaces of expression.
Our journey begins by delving deep into the essence of fashion as performance, where clothes become more than functional objects but embodiments of stories, emotions, and cultural narratives. Throughout the retreat, participants engage in a dynamic array of activities, experimenting with diverse silhouettes and materials, pushing the boundaries of convention in terms of both functionality and representation.
This retreat is for you if you want to explore textiles as a soft construction material, build sculptures from fabrics, and create fashion performances. It is also for those who wish to work with costumes, masks, and garments in an abstract way and discover clothes as dynamic spaces of expression.
OVERVIEW
FASHION PERFORMANCES
At the heart of our retreat lies the creation of fashion sculptures and fashion performances, where participants translate their newfound insights and creative explorations into composition, text, voice, sound, and movement. Drawing inspiration from their imagination, observations, and experiences, participants craft immersive fashion experiences that transcend the traditional confines of runway shows.
INSPIRATIONS
During the Fashion Performance retreat, participants will draw inspiration from various disciplines, including theater (such as Jerome Bel), contemporary art (featuring artists like Franz Erhard Walther, Rebecca Horn, and Annette Messager), and fashion (including renowned figures like Hussein Chalayan, Nozomi Ishiguro, Tamás Király, and Rick Owens). These diverse references will enrich the program, offering participants valuable context and inspiration for their creative explorations within the realm of fashion performance.
At the heart of our retreat lies the creation of fashion sculptures and fashion performances, where participants translate their newfound insights and creative explorations into composition, text, voice, sound, and movement. Drawing inspiration from their imagination, observations, and experiences, participants craft immersive fashion experiences that transcend the traditional confines of runway shows.
INSPIRATIONS
During the Fashion Performance retreat, participants will draw inspiration from various disciplines, including theater (such as Jerome Bel), contemporary art (featuring artists like Franz Erhard Walther, Rebecca Horn, and Annette Messager), and fashion (including renowned figures like Hussein Chalayan, Nozomi Ishiguro, Tamás Király, and Rick Owens). These diverse references will enrich the program, offering participants valuable context and inspiration for their creative explorations within the realm of fashion performance.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Week 1: Exploration and Inspiration
February 3 (Monday): Arrival and Orientation
Week 2: Creation and Performance
February 10 (Monday): Concept Development
February 3 (Monday): Arrival and Orientation
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Welcome and registration
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Orientation session: Overview of the retreat and objectives
- 7:30 PM: Welcome dinner
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop: Theatrical techniques in fashion performance
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Creative exercise: Character development and text creation
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Group discussion: Sharing inspirations
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lecture: Influential contemporary artists in fashion
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Studio session: Developing ideas inspired by Franz Erhard Walther and Rebecca Horn
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Reflective practice: Journaling and sharing
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Movement workshop: Integrating body language and voice in fashion
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Improvisational techniques: Movement as expression
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Group reflection: Integrating insights into practice
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Seminar: The work of Hussein Chalayan and Rick Owens
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Hands-on workshop: Creating fashion sculptures inspired by iconic designers
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Sharing session: Presenting fashion sculptures
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop: Exploring natural materials in fashion performance
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Creative session: Building textures and shapes
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Group discussion: Environmental considerations in fashion
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop: Crafting immersive fashion experiences
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Collaborative exercise: Designing a fashion performance concept
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Feedback session: Sharing concepts
Week 2: Creation and Performance
February 10 (Monday): Concept Development
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Group work: Refining performance concepts
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Individual sessions: Mentorship and guidance
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Presentation of concepts for peer review
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Rehearsal day: Bringing concepts to life
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Continued rehearsals with feedback
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Relaxation and self-care workshop
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Final rehearsals: Polishing performances
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Technical setup: Integrating sound and visuals
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Dress rehearsal
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Fashion performance showcase: Participants present their work
- 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Closing reception and networking
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Reflection workshop: Insights and learnings
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Group discussion: Future directions in fashion performance
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Creating action plans for continued exploration
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Community workshop: Engaging local artists and the public
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Collaborative art project: Fashion and community
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Final group reflection
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Farewell breakfast
- 11:00 AM: Departure
learning outcomes
- Understanding fashion as performance: Gain insight into the performative nature of fashion, exploring how clothing serves as a medium for storytelling, expression, and cultural critique.
- Choreographic and narrative exploration: Delve into choreographic and narrative techniques within the context of fashion design, discovering how movement, composition, and storytelling intersect in fashion-performances.
- Critical analysis and social commentary: Develop a critical understanding of fashion's role in society, examining its implications on identity, body politics, and gender expression from a feminist perspective.
- Creative experimentation: Engage in hands-on experimentation with silhouettes, materials, and design elements, pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion presentation and exploring innovative approaches to garment construction and styling.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Foster collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange with fellow participants, facilitating the synthesis of diverse perspectives and approaches in the creation of fashion-performances.
practical information
- Dates: February 3-16, 2025
- Main facilitator: Anna Ádám
- Language: English
- Creative infrastructure: Lights, mike, sound, costumes, props...
- Price: 1000 € (including accommodation, meals, workshops, professional photo shooting...)