Fashion in Latvia: Folk Costume, Woven Sashes and Textile Design
Latvian folk costume, the Lielvārde sash and the Song and Dance Festival keep regional textile traditions alive.
Fashion in Lithuania: National Costume, Linen and Woven Sashes
Lithuanian national costume is handmade in linen and wool, with woven sashes and regional colours of red,...
Read MoreFashion in Malta: The Story of Maltese Lace
Maltese bobbin lace, worked in ecru silk with its signature Maltese cross, travelled from convents in Mdina...
Read MoreFashion in Norway: The Bunad and Norwegian Dress Traditions
The bunad, Norway’s regional festive dress with silver jewellery and detailed embroidery, is worn proudly on 17...
Read MoreFashion in Moldova: The Embroidered Altiță Blouse
The altiță, a hand-embroidered blouse shared by Moldova and Romania, joined UNESCO’s heritage list in 2022.
Fashion in Finland: Marimekko and Bold Print Design
Marimekko, founded in Helsinki in 1951, made Finnish print design famous around the world with bold patterns...
Read MoreFashion in Greece: From the Chiton to the Evzone Fustanella
From ancient linen chitons and woollen peploi to the pleated fustanella of the Evzones, Greek dress has...
Read MoreFashion in the Czech Republic: Kroj, the Traditional Folk Dress
The Czech kroj varies from village to village, with ribbons, embroidery and headwear that signal status, and...
Read MoreFashion in Belgium: The Antwerp Six and a Design Legacy
The Antwerp Six put Belgian fashion on the map in 1986. MoMu marks 40 years with a...
Read MoreFashion in the Netherlands: Clogs and Traditional Dress
Dutch klompen, the wooden clogs that became a national symbol, and how they are made and worn...
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