Gluejeans Revolution Jeans, by Bill Tanaka, from Centraal Museum Utrecht
I don’t post about many non U.S. exhibitions, but when I do they are normally British. But today the Netherlands is in for a treat.
Until March 10, Centraal Museum Utrecht presents Blue Jeans, an exhibition looking at a garment found around the world. If one seeks an unrivaled example of world fashion, it is blue jeans.
The show is arranged thematically — its origins during the 17th century as work wear, 20th century high fashion, uniformity, individuality, and modern styles. The exhibition looks at the components of a pair of jeans and both the pollution blue jean production causes and the sustainable efforts some companies have made.
Address: Centraal Museum, Nicolaaskerkhof 10, 33512 XC Utrecht, Netherlands
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11-5
Admission: adults €13, seniors €11, youths 13-17 € 7
Website: centraalmuseum.nl/en/visit/exhibitions/Jeans
My name is Jacqueline WayneGuite, and I'm a fashion historian living in Chicago. I write about fashion, art and design, and my life.
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Oh wow ! Thanks for sharing I will definitely go and report back: I love this series, thanks to you we saw Kitty and The Bulldog (on the Lolita’s in Japan) of which I wrote on Monday (you can see some pics there), and we also found a great photography exposition on the Middle East at the same museum.
Jeans are such an important part of pretty much everyone’s wardrobe that is exposition should be interesting. I will let you know!
You are so lucky to get to go to all these great exhibitions! I’ll definitely check out your post on Kitty and the Bulldog.
Amanda,
I read your blog post on Kitty and The Bulldog and the Lolita’s and very much enjoyed seeing all the pictures that you posted. Helped me to get a better understanding of the exhibit and the Lolita’s. Actually sounds like a very fun concept of dressing for non-business situations, particularly for young women.
Oh I am so glad you enjoyed it ! I also really liked how it is away to have fun, but also to rebel against the norms and express a message of their own. Thanks for the visit!