MoMu at Future Front Row
April 13, 2024
On the 23rd and 24th of March the screening of the holographic fashion show Future Front Row was presented in Antwerp during the Flanders Technology and Innovation Festival. d_archive was invited by Antwerp’s Mode Museum to work on the digitisation of a 115 year-old ensemble from their Collection and bring it back to life digitally […]
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digital archives: a playful exploration of fashion heritage
December 15, 2023
On November 26th we ran our very first workshop titled “Digital archives: a playful exploration of fashion heritage” at MoMu – Fashion Museum Antwerp. Ten participants had a chance to choose a garment from our library of historical 3D replicas and digitally rework them into new artefacts following their creative vision. The concept of “playing” […]
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who says it’s out of style?
November 23, 2023
Imagine mixing and matching different styles from different times, being allowed to pick them from the most prestigious and interesting museum and vintage archives worldwide. How would it all look when you put it together? Our first collection features 3D replicas of garments from different eras and contexts, and we had some fun styling them […]
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3D replicas and preservation
October 27, 2023
Beyond threads, textiles and masterful construction techniques, fashion is a reflection of our culture and society. However, fashion items are often fragile and ephemeral, making them difficult to preserve for future generations. Over the decades, preservation practices have evolved and improved, allowing museums and other institutions to meticulously restore and maintain the original status of […]
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about d_archive and digital craftsmanship
September 21, 2023
You might be familiar with the 10,000-hour rule, which says it takes 10,000 hours of dedicated practice to achieve mastery of complex skills. Our four-person team has a cumulative total of more than 90,000 hours, collected in over 10 years of experience. We are experts in fashion and its digitization processes, having worked in this […]
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