Oceanista - Fashion & Sea

Name: Oceanista - Fashion & Sea
Start: 2025-10-10T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-12T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Schedule

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Het Scheepvaartmuseum | Amsterdam, NH

Oceanista - Fashion & Sea is an immersive exhibition at Het Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam, running from October 10, 2025, to April 12, 2026. The exhibition explores the deep connection between maritime history and contemporary fashion, highlighting how elements like the yellow raincoat, Breton stripes, and fisherman's sweaters have inspired designers worldwide. It features works from renowned international designers such as Chanel, Maison Margiela, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Thom Browne, Balmain, Off-White/Virgil Abloh, and Moncler, alongside Dutch designers known for their sustainable and distinctive designs, including Iris van Herpen, Duran Lantink, Botter, Martan, Camiel Fortgens, Darwin Winklaar (Niño Divino), and Yousra Razine Mahrah. The exhibition delves into how the sea influences fashion through materials, silhouettes, prints, and symbolism, prompting discussions on sustainability, heritage, and identity. It also invites visitors to reflect on the concept of sustainable fashion and how personal expression can align with a cleaner planet. The exhibition is included in the museum ticket, and the Netherlands Museum Pass is valid. Opening hours are from 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday to Friday. For more information and programming, please visit the museum's website.