January 26, 2023

A NEW WINDOW ON THE CREATIVE WORLD: #BIAAF PROGRESS

#BIAAFPROGRESS

November 2, 2022

Fashion Design for Young Professionals in Central Saint Martins

#BIAAF2022

October 25, 2022

FASHION AND NEW MATERIALS. DESIGNING THE FUTURE

#BIAAF2022

October 5, 2022

OUR WINNER JEF MONTES AT TRANOÏ SHOW

#BIAAF2022

September 27, 2022

How to build a brand

They are Claudia Pérez and Pablo Izquierdo, the creators behind the NAGUISA shoe brand. Textilianas x BIAAF podcast

July 1, 2022

Taller "Designing the Circular Design Team"

#DRS2022BILBAO

June 22, 2022

FASHIONCLASH or the new vision of fashion, social design and visual arts

OPEN CALL FOR FASHIONCLASH FESTIVAL #14

June 17, 2022

Jef Montes, Tal Maslavi and Asier Quintana Villa, winners of our VIII edition of the BIAAF Contest

#BIAAF2022

June 3, 2022

MEET BIAAF’S 8TH EDITION JURY!

Next June the 14th, the winners of BIAAF’S 8th Edition’s shall be revealed on the occasion of its Awards Ceremony and Final Exhibition in Bilbao.

June 2, 2022

The winners of our 8th Edition shall be announced next June 14th

Finalists from 12 nationalities shall compete for the 3 prizes awarded.

March 3, 2022

SUSTAINABLE MAKERS ASSEMBLY 2022

#SUSTAINABLEMAKERS

January 19, 2022

TEXTILIANAS INTERVIEWS ANDRES GALLARDO, DON’T MISS OUR LATEST PODCAST!

HOW TO MAKE THE PRODUCT THE CENTRE OF YOUR BRAND

November 8, 2021

OPEN LETTER FOR JAVIER VIAR

BIAAF MOURNS DEATH OF JAVIER VIAR, MEMBER OF OUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

October 6, 2021

FROM SUSTAINABLE TO CIRCULAR DESIGN

“A design thinking experience”

October 1, 2021

THE 8th EDITION OF OUR COMPETITION IS HERE!

CREATE! The best is yet to come

July 5, 2021

DISCOVER JOHN ZUCCA'S NEWEST COLLECTION

John Zucca (Chia-Hung Chen), finalist of our international fashion contest in the2014 and 2016 editions has launched a new collection.

June 17, 2021

Talent recognition

1st edition of the Kantera BBK Awards, with which the work carried out by Juanjo Moreno and BIAAF is awarded.

April 30, 2021

Alaïa and Balenciaga. Sculptors of the shape

«In the history of fashion, these two great silent figures, immune to the effects of trends, have had a lot to say to each other.» OLIVIER SAILLARD

April 20, 2021

The new revolution in the world of fashion is unstoppable

The digital world is growing stronger and offers many opportunities. JOIN TO THE CONFERENCE!

March 2, 2021

What is FASHIONCLASH?

An interdisciplinary showcase and development platform for fashion & fashion culture and a worldwide network of emerging fashion makers based in Maastricht, The Netherlands.

January 20, 2021

Meet Pedro Pérez, designer of the final exhibition of the VII BIAAF

Reveals the ins and outs of the design of the exhibition, from the creation of the idea to its final execution.

December 16, 2020

The bag collecction that was sold out in a weekend

The #BILBAOBBKLIVE Loves the Planet & People bag collection, that was sold out on a weekend.

November 18, 2020

Katiuscia Gregoire, Kim Yeonghyeon and Christian Padilla, new winners of the 7th International BIAAF Contest for emerging fashion talent

The organization reinforces its commitment to generating an innovative future and to ensuring that talent, cutting-edge training, creativity and work open up opportunities for young, internationally connected designers.

October 28, 2020

BIAAF Final Jury Session to be held next November 11th.

Finalists from 17 nationalities shall compete for the 3 prizes awarded

October 5, 2020

BIAAF CONTINUES WEAVING THE FUTURE

30 finalists of 17 nationalities and 4 continents compete for the highest award

September 25, 2020

I International Cristóbal Balenciaga Conference

Two days with the Master of Haute Couture October 1 and 2, Getaria. Online, free event.

July 23, 2020

Aristocrazy & BIAAF Bootcamp 2020

Aristocrazy, BIAAF and La Fábrica accompany young designers at the bootcamp where it merges: art, tradition and innovation

July 12, 2020

LEINN ARTS, the first degree of entrepreneurship in the creative industries

Mondragon and Last Tour launch a pioneering degree that will strengthen the educational ecosystem in the creative sector

June 30, 2020

Fashion Ideas Forum by Modaes

We interviewed Pilar Riaño, CEO at Modaes, in a key moment for the fashion industry on the occasion of the Fashion Ideas Forum

June 21, 2020

César Rodríguez Salinas, the guardian of art

We interviewed César Rodríguez Salinas, Textile Conservator at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag (The Hague, The Netherlands)

June 5, 2020

Hoping for a brighter future: 30 great fashion stories

Emerging talents’ passion for fashion overcomes all obstacles in a unique 7th Edition of BIAAF’s International Contest

May 31, 2020

Fashinnovation celebrates its second edition on June (5th-8th)

BIAAF joins as an institutional partner in this initiative that seeks a more responsible industry with the environment and people.

May 24, 2020

Spring Summer trends 2021

Next May 26 Kutxakultur will host the WGSN trends presentation. Are you ready to know what comes in SS2021?

May 6, 2020

BIAAF continues betting on young talent in the final phase of its international contest

BIAAF continues betting on young talent and helps designers from all over the world in the final phase of its competition.

April 23, 2020

BBK launches the #KREOENTI project to support local commerce

BBK launches the ’Kreo en ti ’, a solidarity web platform (kreoenti.bbk.eus) with which it will support the survival of the small Biscay business.

April 19, 2020

Fashinnovation Worldwide Talks 2020

We interviewed Jordana Guimarães founder of Fashinnovation a few days before the start of Worldwide Talks 2020.

April 19, 2020

BIAAF joins in the international program Transmissions of the Balenciaga Museum.

BIAAF takes part in the Transmissions program promoted by the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum with prestigious schools from all over the world

March 22, 2020

Museums you can visit without leaving home

We select the best museums that you can access these days while you stay at home.

March 11, 2020

These are the finalists of the VII edition of our international competition

The jury selects the finalists from more than 1,200 designers from 90 countries.

March 4, 2020

BIAAF, MORE THAN FASHION

1,200 designers participate in the VII edition of the international fashion design contest.

February 3, 2020

A new edition of Aristocrazy Design Bootcamp is coming

A new edition of Aristocrazy Design Bootcamp will be held from February 12 to 15 in collaboration with BIAAF

January 30, 2020

María Victoria Cañas will visit the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

María Victoria Cañas, President of BIAAF, will visit tomorrow the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

January 29, 2020

Olafur Eliasson will show his work at the Guggenheim museum

Olafur Eliasson will show his work at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao from February 14 to June 21. These are the highlights of this exhibition.

January 19, 2020

British Council looks for the next fashion leaders

British Council launches an open call to find the most innovative projects in the fashion industry.

January 12, 2020

Inti Núñez and Erica Oubiña will present Point Break at Kutxa Kultur

The young designers Inti Núñez and Erica Oubiña will show their collection in Kutxa Kultur

November 6, 2019

BBK BIAAF FASHION LAB

On November 15, a pioneering project with emerging designers will be presented at Sala BBK in Bilbao "BBK BIAAF FASHION LAB"

October 8, 2019

VII. Edition Internacional Fashion Competition

Bilbao International Art & Fashion announces the VII Edition of its international fashion contest.

September 25, 2019

Education4Fashion Tech, a platform devoted to promote technology on fashion

The University of Boras, Politecnico di Milano and London College of Fashion have started a strategic partnership for higher education within the novel field of Fashion-Tech.

July 24, 2019

BBK Foundation and BIAAF launch call for young fashion designers

One more year the BBK Foundation and BIAAF launch a high performance training call for young fashion designers

July 17, 2019

Bilbao BBK Live closes its 2019 edition with more than 112,000 attendees

The Bilbao BBK Live festival becomes as one of the biggest music festivals in Europe

June 6, 2019

Circular Market calls for the textile sector on June 17 in Donostia

The circular economy platform will bring together textile companies from the Basque Country to explain how they work and offer new opportunities to SMEs.

May 25, 2019

7 keys to understand the new exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum

Jenny Holzer’s exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum is a special invitation to think about materials, lights and the relevance of both in Arts.

May 9, 2019

This is the first Bilbao BBK Live fashion capsule collection with BIAAF

Design carves out a niche at Bilbao BBK Live with an exclusive capsule collection thanks to BIAAF

May 8, 2019

Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition

On the occasion of the International Museum Day 2019 the Balenciaga Museum organizes a conference focused on the new roles that museums play as active in their communities

May 2, 2019

Bilbao Art District from May 2 to 12

Bilbao Art District is back in the city of contemporary art, we tell you all the news in this post!

April 29, 2019

The University of Navarra signs an agreement with BIAAF

The School of Architecture and the basque platform BIAAF consolidate their collaboration to promote training and education in the Fashion Design sector

April 18, 2019

Camp: Notes of Fashion, the great exhibition of the MET

The first Monday of May, something unique happens: the great MET gala inaugurates the most relevant and influential international fashion exhibition

April 14, 2019

The Christian Dior exhibition in London is a must

The Victoria and Albert Museum opens a large exhibition that pays homage to Christian Dior

April 13, 2019

Latest calls of the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum

BIAAF, in its framework of collaboration with the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation, brings you the latest calls of the Museum

April 6, 2019

MOLA leads sustainability in the Latin American fashion industry

MOLA, a Latin American sustainable fashion hub, has become an international benchmark with its meeting in Montevideo.

April 6, 2019

Waste No More: the project that gives new uses to clothes that we do not want

In Waste No More they are pioneers in seeing the new possibilities of the clothes that we throw away.

March 26, 2019

Zero, the experience you have to enjoy at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao

ZERO is a new introductory gallery and immersive optical device that will locate visitors as they begin their experience in the Museum’s lobby.

March 16, 2019

Higinia Garay, the Basque artist you should know

Enjoy a illustration exhibition with an invitation to reflect until May 15 at Azkuna Zentroa

March 14, 2019

Soul of Glass, Aristocrazy Design Bootcamp

A BIAAF project in collaboration with Aristocrazy and Madrid Design Festival.

March 12, 2019

Fashion and heritage. The keys to the new exhibition at the Balenciaga Museum

You can discover at the Balenciaga’s Museum the new exhibition that goes beyond the aesthetic, a dialogue between fashion and heritage

March 4, 2019

Animalia Fashion in Firenze

An unexpected encounter between Haute Couture and Nature at Pitti Palace to discover the wonders of the animal world!

March 3, 2019

Sustainability and Latin American fashion meet in Uruguay

The MOLA Latin American sustainable fashion international hub has announced its next action.

February 14, 2019

Young designers from New York, Tel Aviv, Bilbao and Antwerp meet at Madrid Design Festival

Until Saturday, February 16, BIAAF, a reference platform for emerging design, brings together young fashionistas in an innovative workshop

February 1, 2019

An approach to Haute Couture techniques

The masterclass will introduce participants to the techniques of Haute Couture.

January 24, 2019

Elio Berhanyer dies at 89

Elio Berhanyer dies the last master of Spanish fashion at 89 years of age.

January 22, 2019

Museo del Prado 1819-2019. A place of memory

This exhibition launches the extensive programme organised by the Museum to mark the 200th anniversary of its foundation.

December 29, 2018

Balenciaga and Spanish painting

In the summer of 2019 the museum is presenting an exhibition that connects the work of Cristóbal Balenciaga with the tradition of 16th- to 20th-century Spanish painting.

December 29, 2018

The fashion and design exhibitions that you cannot miss in 2019

2019 will undoubtedly be a great year for lovers of fashion and design. 12 months with a wide variety of exhibitions from fashion and painting to design and architecture. This is our selection:

December 24, 2018

2018 has been our best year

This year, we have achieved our main goals and here we tell you some of them

December 18, 2018

Victoria Cañas, named Illustrious Citizen of Bilbao

Victoria Cañas, president of BIAAF, is recognized with the highest distinction granted by the Bilbao City Council

December 4, 2018

Looking for sustainable alternatives makes us more creative

Elisa Palomino, lecturer at Central Saint Martins, visits Bilbao for the European sustainable fashion conference organized by BIAAF and the British Council in collaboration with BBK and BIDC

November 26, 2018

Moda Latinoamericana, the documentary that will change the industry

Rodrigo Muller explains how he’s living this unique project in Latam and how he sacrificed his life as a model in London to build a better world 

November 9, 2018

BIAAF organizes in collaboration with the British Council: Sustainable Fashion Workshop

The next 20 and 21 November BIAAF organizes in collaboration with the British Council, BIDC and BBK the European workshops: Sustainable Fashion 

November 8, 2018

Tamara de Lempicka, the Queen of the Art Decó

The first survey show in Madrid dedicated to Tamara de Lempicka includes a selection of around 200 works coming from over 40 private collections, museums and lenders worldwide. 

November 8, 2018

Roy Lichtenstein: Posters

Discover the world of Roy Lichtenstein at the last exhibition of the Canal de Madrid Foundation 

November 8, 2018

Kutxa Kultur, internships for designers

Among the activities developed by Kutxa Fundazioa, the Kutxa Kultur Moda program has as its mission to be a platform to support the world of fashion creation and design in Gipuzkoa. 

October 29, 2018

The BIME registers 20,000 attendees in its latest edition

The prelude to a week of music and cultural events in Bizkaia, BIME achieves a new success led by MGMT. 

October 26, 2018

The universe of Miriam Ocariz in Bilbao

Sala Rekalde presents the universe of Miriam Ocariz in this exhibition, her personal look and the representation of her imaginative nature.

October 12, 2018

Distinción. Balenciaga Museum

The Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum hosts the exhibition ‘Distinción. A century of fashion photography,’ produced by the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona (Barcelona Museum of Design).

October 12, 2018

Everything we know about the MET Gala 2019

We already know the topic and the hosts of the MET 2019 gala. 

October 12, 2018

Majorelle Gardens, a must in Marrakech

This week we have been in Marrakech, the city with the most cultural wealth in Morocco. Five intense days in which we have been able to learn Architecture, textiles, craft techniques and History. 

October 12, 2018

Yves Saint Laurent's Museum in Marrakech

One of the must-sees in Marrakech for any fashion lover is the Yves Saint Laurent museum. 

October 11, 2018

Cloeth, the Basque startup that will revolutionize your wardrobe

Cloeth aims to facilitate access to quality clothing. In addition, its goal is to give users a new experience, to rotate their wardrobes every month and enjoy fashion in a new way. 

October 1, 2018

The Black Image Corporation, new exhibition from the Prada Foundation

The exhibition explores the asthetics of the African American women of the 40s and 50s

September 30, 2018

Paola Guimeráns: design, smart fabrics and education

We interviewed for the first time Paola Guimeráns, specialist in education in the area of e-textiles and an expert in Wearable Technology. 

September 27, 2018

Italy in Hollywood, at the Ferragamo Museum

The exhibition delves into the years in which the Italian became the shoemaker of the stars

September 24, 2018

After 68, Art and artistic practices in the Basque Country 1968-2018

The new exhibition of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum covers Basque art from the year 68

September 15, 2018

Madrid Fashion Film Festival 2018

The festival of fashion films is back with an edition dedicated to Japan 

September 10, 2018

BBK and BIAAF join forces in their training project at Central Saint Martins

"Disobedient Bodies: The Reimagined Human Form" the new BBK and BIAAF training project for fashion designers at Central Saint Martin’s 

September 6, 2018

The Thannhauser legacy, from Van Gogh to Picasso

The new exhibition from the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao

September 4, 2018

Worth Partnership Project

The British Council and Worth Partnership Project launch the European Sustainable Fashion award for designers and SMEs from all over Europe

September 3, 2018

La vie en rose, at Museo del Traje

The new exhibition will open its doors on November 16 in Madrid

August 26, 2018

Rickard Lindqvist and WEF present a a workshop on Kinetic Pattern at Balenciaga museum

Rickard Lindqvist, consultant to Vivienne Westwood and Nudie Jeans, presents his research with the Zero Waste method

August 15, 2018

Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams

The Victoria & Albert Museum will held next years its most spectacular exhibition.

August 9, 2018

Federica Levrero, Fashion Consultant

We talk exclusively with Federica Levrero educational consultant, specialized in fashion, art and design. Referent in the Southern Cone for her impeccable work she welcomes us in Montevideo where she has his base of operations.

August 8, 2018

The best Fashion Films of the season

Fashion Films have become one of the most successful disciplines within the audiovisual sector and more and more fashion houses and publications shoot their own short films every season. Today we gather some of the best of the year, what are your favorites? We start with Gucci, one of the most avant-garde companies on the… Continue reading The best Fashion Films of the season

August 6, 2018

QUIER, innovation in the fashion industry

QUIER is a design studio based in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, founded by Silvia Querede and Noelí Gómez.

August 1, 2018

110 years, 110 works

The Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao celebrates its 110 anniversary with a grand exhibition

July 21, 2018

Latam Fashion Summit

Latam Fashion Summit will make history in Mexico, we met with Samantha Stams, Co-founder and Director of Latam Fashion Summit.

July 17, 2018

Exclusive interview with Lucia CHAIN

Chain is a brand based in Buenos Aires. Their designs are made under the "zero waste" concept, the revaluation and recovery of the national industry, honest, inclusive and fair work and care for the environment. 

July 15, 2018

120,000 people in one of the most special editions of BBK Live

Not even the rain could with the most loyal fans of Florence & The Machine, XX or Gorillaz. The BBK Live imposes one more year as the musical meeting of reference.

July 12, 2018

Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color

The newest exhibition from the Museum at FIT reflects on the colour pink and its connotations

June 29, 2018

Fashion. Spanish design through photography

PhotoEspaña pays tribute Spanish fashion is their new exhibition

June 29, 2018

Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years

Rotterdam helds a new retrospective of the Dutch duo.

June 29, 2018

Chagall, The Decisive Years

The Guggenheim Museum delves into one of the most interesting periods of the Russian artist.

June 24, 2018

BIAAF inaugurates the Transmissions exhibition at the Balenciaga Museum

BIAAF participates together with the most relevant design schools on the international scene in the "Transmissions" exhibition at the Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga

June 21, 2018

Interview with Maite Tuset, Artistic Director at MAC

Maite Tuset, artistic director at MAC, is one of those women who inspire you and encourage you to be a better professional and person, we spoke with her in the framework of the VI edition of our contest.

June 14, 2018

Europe's most relevant exhibition of emerging fashion art and design

Every two years something so extraordinary happens that it is difficult to explain, every 730 days the city of Bilbao vibrates with a project that 12 years ago seemed crazy.

June 13, 2018

MAC joins #BIAAF2018

On the occasion of the VI edition of our emerging design competition, MAC offered a masterclass with Maite Tuset - artistic director - to learn about the latest catwalk trends.

June 8, 2018

Exhibition of emerging fashion of the Sixth Edition of BIAAF

BIAAF Fashion unveils the exhibition of the most important fashion and art competition in Europe.

June 4, 2018

Joana Vasconcelos. I am your mirror

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao explores the body of work of the Portuguese artist

June 4, 2018

Latin American fashion meets in Uruguay thanks to MOLA

These have been the highlights of MOLA, the biggest fashion sustainability event in Latin America

May 29, 2018

Heavenly Bodies, Fashion and The Catholic Imagination

Met Museum’s most espectacular exhibition explores the connection between fashion and Catholicism.

May 28, 2018

The final jury session has taken place!

Last Friday, 18 May, the international jury chose the winners of the Sixth BIAAF Contest

May 25, 2018

Frida Kahlo, Making Her Self Up

The Victoria & Albert museum dedicates an exhibition to the aesthetics of the mexican artist

May 18, 2018

BIAAF International Jury has chosen the 6th Edition winners.

BIAAF’s international Jury, chaired by Sara Sozzani Maino has chosen the winners of our 6th edition.

May 4, 2018

Intimate Stories of Shoes at Sutton House

Opening 9th May, as part of London Craft Week, London College of Fashion, UAL, presents Footnotes, an exhibition of artist responses to the College’s historic shoe archive hosted throughout Sutton House.

May 1, 2018

Revolutionizing the industry from the ocean

Andrea Salinas welcomes us to talk about her work as Creative Director at Now_Then and about sustainability in the fashion industry.

April 29, 2018

The future of Fashion

These materials look like science fiction but they are the future of fashion, a report produced by Victoria & Albert Museum in the context of Fashion From Nature

April 24, 2018

BIAAF calls its international jury next May 18th.

BIAAF’s international jury shall meet next May 18th at Azkuna Zentroa to choose the winners of the 6th Edition of our competition for emerging designers. 30 finalists from 12 nationalities compete for the maximum recognition. 

April 22, 2018

Goya and the Court of Enlightenment

The exhibition that Bilbao talks about and that you can only see until May 28 at the Museum of Fine Arts. 

April 22, 2018

Fashion from Nature

Victoria and Albert Museum (London) presents Fashion from Nature, a must for this spring. 

April 21, 2018

Esther Ferrer: Intertwined Spaces

Most of the works in this exhibition have never been shown before. They will be activated in special ways, by means of performances and interactions with visitors.

March 29, 2018

MOLA will revolutionize Latin American fashion this year

MOLA 2018, the most important sustainable fashion event in Latin America, presents all its novelties for the new edition. 

March 26, 2018

Cristóbal Balenciaga: Fashion and heritage

The new exhibition of the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum "Fashion and Heritage" is one of the must-see of this season. 

March 18, 2018

Naciones Unidas incluye a BIAAF en su plataforma de alianzas por los ODS

Tras meses de trabajo de investigación, Naciones Unidas reconoce el trabajo de BIAAF por los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. 

March 16, 2018

BIAAF will participate in the sustainable fashion summit of SFN

Next Saturday, April 7, we will participate in the sustainable fashion summit at "Museo del Traje" in Madrid organized by Slow Fashion Next. 

March 7, 2018

Emerging design breaks records in Bilbao

The sixth edition doubles the number of participants: 1,673 entries from 90 countries

February 20, 2018

Being Modern: MoMA in Paris

Fondation Louis Vuitton’s Frank Gehry-Designed Building Showcases a Selection of 200 Works Tracing MoMA’s History of Collecting.

February 19, 2018

Cai Guo-Qiang at ’Museo del Prado’

Cai Guo-Qiang Begins Month-Long On-Site Creation at the Prado Museum for The Spirit of Painting

February 19, 2018

MUSA says no to plastic bags

Sandra Muro, founder of MUSA, launches her own brand; an initiative that promotes the replacement of plastic bags by organic cotton tote-bags.

February 17, 2018

Everything you need to know about the new edition of MOLA

From 22nd to 27th of May, MOLA, the most important Latin American sustainable fashion platform will take place in Montevideo (Uruguay). 

February 4, 2018

Warhol at CaixaForum Madrid

An exhibition on the creative development of Andy Warhol, from his beginnings as a graphic designer in New York until his death.

February 4, 2018

Norman Foster’s vision of the future

This exhibition seeks to popularize the architect’s work and his vision of the future while revealing his sources of inspiration. The exhibition underlines the continuity of his concerns and highlights the variety of his interests.

February 4, 2018

Sorolla and Fashion at Thyssen Bornemisza Museum

In collaboration with the Museo Sorolla, the Museo ThyssenBornemisza is organising an exhibition on the influence of fashion in the work of Joaquín Sorolla that will run simultaneously at both museums.

January 28, 2018

Opencall: Local Design at the Balenciaga Museum

If you are a young fashion designer, you can not miss this opportunity

January 27, 2018

Discover the talent of Cristóbal Balenciaga thanks to Google Arts & Culture

Thanks to Google Ars & Culture we discovered the impressive legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga that continues to inspire emerging designers today.

January 26, 2018

BIAAF, the great fashion event in 2018 according to the Bilbao City Council

Bilbao City Council publishes a guide with the great cultural events of the city in 2018, our international competition is included.

January 17, 2018

Gianni Versace - Retrospective

Berlin pays homage to the late designer with a new exhibition

January 16, 2018

Skunkfunk continues to bet firmly on sustainability

On the occasion of the publication of the sustainability report of the Basque company, we interviewed its founder, Mikel Feijoo.

January 13, 2018

Everything we know about the MTV Awards Bilbao 2018

In November, the MTV Awards 2018 will be held in Bilbao and this is all we know

January 12, 2018

Margiela/Galliera, the master of disruptive fashion arrives in Paris

The Palais Galliera dedicates a new retrospective to Belgian designer Martin Margiela

January 10, 2018

2nd stage of the 6th edition is on! - BIAAF

We are looking forward to receiving your works! Save the date! February the 17th is the last day to send your works for this stage of the competition.

January 3, 2018

2017 in data

2017 has been an amazing year full of trips and experiences. These 365 days have been full of people with initiatives, projects and desire to consolidate BIAAF as international flagship in the emerging fashion. 

January 2, 2018

The Guggenheim receives 1.3 million visitors in 2017

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao experiences the best year in its history on its 20th Anniversary

December 21, 2017

Vivienne Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

A new documentary examines the life of the british designer

December 19, 2017

Michael Jackson, icone de l’art

An exhibtion in Paris will examine the influence of the king of pop in contemporary art

December 19, 2017

Arcimboldo. The Floras and Spring

The Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao latest exhibition

December 10, 2017

Sybilla opens flagship store in Madrid

Sybilla opens store in the capital after its opening this year in Palma de Mallorca.

December 10, 2017

Double homage to William Morris and the Arts And Crafts movement

A new exhibition in Madrid and a LOEWE capsule collection pays homage to the artist.

December 8, 2017

Rafael Matías, the best option to buy fabrics online

Rafael Matías inaugurates ecommerce to continue offering the best quality in their products

December 8, 2017

Eduardo Arroyo at the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is today presenting the exhibition Eduardo Arroyo. Le retour des croisades

December 3, 2017

Chillida Leku will reopen in 2018

The prestigious Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth will manage the Basque artist’s art gallery.

December 1, 2017

Opera: Passion, Power and Politics

Until the 25th of February at the V & A Museum you can enjoy this exhibition about the history of the opera.

December 1, 2017

Polimoda and CFDA, new collaboration

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and fashion institute Polimoda announce new collaboration

November 30, 2017

The Body: Fashion and Physique

How has the ideal of beauty evolved in the fashion industry?

November 30, 2017

Jean-Paul Gaultier, Fashion Freak Show

Jean-Paul Gaultier announces his ’Fashion Freak Show’

November 30, 2017

From Haute Couture to pret-a-porter

The Costume Museum (Madrid) pays tribute to Pedro Rovira.

November 30, 2017

Picasso / Lautrec

The new and amazing exhibition at the Museo Reina Sofía until January 21, 2018

November 30, 2017

Samsung EGO 2018

EGO is a committee for young talents in fashion which is held twice a year as part of MBFWM, a great space for the promotion of Spanish fashion and foremost reference.

November 28, 2017

’The elegant Mountain’ at the Basque Museum

’The elegant Mountain’ fascinating exhibition of scarves at the Basque Museum 

November 28, 2017

Hermes. The Worlds of Leila Menchari

The Grand Palais pays homage to the windows of the french firm

November 23, 2017

Fair Saturday

Fair Saturday is a global cultural movement that takes place every last Saturday of November, the day after Black Friday.

November 23, 2017

Manolo Blahnik: The art of shoes

From November 28th a new retrospective dedicated to the great shoes designer will open its gates in Madrid

November 20, 2017

Another fashion is possible!

230 people debate in Bilbao about the future of the fashion industry

November 20, 2017

Sustainable Fashion Workshop

In December, British Council organizes "Sustainable Fashion Workshop", an activity within its sustainable fashion program.

November 20, 2017

Azzedine Alaia, the sculptor of fashion, dies at 77

The Tunisian designer was a revolutionary in his way of understanding the fashion industry

November 19, 2017

VI EDITION OF BIAAF COMPETITION

Bilbao International Art & Fashion calls emerging designers worldwide for its 6th Edition 

November 19, 2017

David Hockney at Guggenheim Museum

82 portraits and 1 still-life, the new exhibition at Guggenheim Museum

November 15, 2017

The British Council presents a Sustainable Fashion Workshop in Madrid

The workshop will take place between 12th and 14th December

November 14, 2017

Google celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Guggenheim Museum

Google Arts and Culture pays homage to the museum with a mind-blowing short film.

November 13, 2017

AVAF, the new and amazing exhibition at MATE

The renowned brazilian artist Eli Sudbrack - avaf, arrives for the first time to Peru to inaugurate his exhibition "abstracto viajero andinos fetichizados", inspired by the Iconography Wari.

November 8, 2017

BIAAF leads the SDGs in emerging design

BIAAF reaffirms its commitment to the SDGs by showing its work in the meeting of the UNESCO network of the Basque Country and taking part in "Strategic alliances" organized by Innobasque.

October 31, 2017

Sustainable Fashion guru, Carry Somers, for the first time in Bilbao

16th November, it will be her first visit to Euskadi, in an event organized by BIAAF in collaboration with British Council.

October 30, 2017

Textile Preservation workshop at the Basque Museum

Registration for the masterclass are now opened

October 29, 2017

Bilbao nominated for the Best European City Award

The city competes againts Ljubljana and Vienna and the ceremony will take place November 8th

October 28, 2017

Jewellery workshop inspired in Anni Albers

A few months ago we talked about the new exhibition dedicated to textile artist Anni Albers at the Guggenheim Museum. Probably many of you have already enjoyed the pieces displayed, a selection of spectacular tapestries, lithographs, textile designs, etc. If you did, you may have encountered a few pieces of jewellery too. Those pieces were… Continue reading Jewellery workshop inspired in Anni Albers

October 24, 2017

BIAAF enhance the Basque Country - United Kingdom axis

UK is a key international territory for the creative industries. In this post we make a review of the different projects that we promote from BIAAF to strengthen the Basque Country - United Kingdom axis.

October 20, 2017

CEAM joins the campaign of the 6th BIAAF competition

CEAM (Centro de Estudios de Alta Moda), after nearly 20 years of experience, has become one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Peru.

October 20, 2017

Deriva

Recycled materials, free-toxic products, fusion of tradition, culture and innovation ... these are the keys to Deriva. Founded this year by Alba Albelda and Ramón Goñi, this Basque company has arrived as force to reckon with.

October 19, 2017

Dutch Design Week

The programme for the 16th Dutch Design Week (DDW) is complete and everything is now online.

October 19, 2017

SDG and 2030 Agenda

On 6 November, BIAAF will participate in the meeting on Agenda 2030 organized by UNESCO Etxea - UNESCO Center of the Basque Country. 

October 18, 2017

British fashion meets in Bilbao

The British Consulate brings to Bilbao the creativity and avant-garde of the British fashion industry. 10 emerging designers will participate in the first British fashion show to be held in Bilbao. 

October 16, 2017

Starting your own fashion label

This dynamic course is delivered by the consultant and business owner Toby Meadows, who developed the course to support fashion entrepreneurs in their journey to becoming fashion business owners.  

October 16, 2017

DS Brussels Fashion Days, Spanish Edition

The Spanish fashion, guest of honor in the sixth edition of the DS Brussels Fashion Days.

October 13, 2017

XX Guggenheim Bilbao

As the perfect finale to the commemorative events in honour of its XX Anniversary, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents a fantastic show aimed at sharing its celebration with the entire population.

October 12, 2017

Atelier by ISEM

The Spanish accelerator for fashtech startups 

October 12, 2017

Empower Talent by Kering

"Supporting talent and encouraging creativity are part and parcel of the Kering vision, as expressed in our signature ‘Empowering Imagination" François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering.

October 11, 2017

BIAAF launches YouTube channel

From today, you can see all videos of BIAAF in our Youtube channel. 

October 10, 2017

Items: Is Fashion Modern?

Items: Is Fashion Modern? explores the present, past-and sometimes the future-of 111 items of clothing and accessories that have had a strong impact on the world in the 20th and 21st centuries-and continue to hold currency today.

October 4, 2017

FASHION RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Fashion Retail Management is a Master’s programme aimed at forming a retail shopping experience professional and is operated in partnership with Gucci.  

September 28, 2017

BIAAF designers at Central Saint Martins

The designers of BIAAF return to Central Saint Martins thanks to the grant from the BBK Foundation, in the framework of our collaboration with Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa 

September 25, 2017

Zinemaldia 2017

Monica Bellucci, Ricardo Darín and Agnès Varda to receive Donostia Awards at the 65th edition 

September 25, 2017

Barcelona Fashion Summit

Barcelona Fashion Summit will be back in 2018!

September 22, 2017

Business of Fashion

BOF: The People Shaping The Global Fashion Industry.

September 20, 2017

BAU DESIGN FORUM

On September 21 and 22 BAU, the third edition of the BAU Design Forum is held, the interdisciplinary design and communication conferences organized by BAU, Barcelona’s University Design Center. 

September 20, 2017

DAVID CATALÁN

We talk with David Catalán about his spectacular and latest collection: Sound Traffic.

September 15, 2017

Fashion Forward Dubai

Fashion Forward returns to Dubai Design District this October.

September 15, 2017

Inglés Sustainable Fashion Program: Globally sustainable

The growth of the fashion industry has also meant in recent years a considerable increase in the global consumption of clothes. 

September 13, 2017

Paris Fashion: A Cultural History

17th October, Valerie Steele presents the new edition of her book: Paris Fashion, A Cultural History.

September 5, 2017

DWeek 2017

Save the date. From 16th to 23rd November... DWeek will be back!

September 5, 2017

Madrid es moda

MADRID ES MODA (MeM) Urban Fashion Festival, organized by the Association of Fashion Creators of Spain (ACME), presents its V edition. It will take place from 11 to 19 September. 

September 4, 2017

NICE

We are committed to mapping the global fashion industry. This week we talk with Tone Skårdal Tobiasson, editor of NICE Fashion.

September 1, 2017

EcoChic Design Awards

Talented stylist Sean Kunjambu and photographer Wing Shya capture the mood of each of the EcoChic Design Award 2017 finalists’ unique waste reducing designs in a photoshoot to remember. 

August 31, 2017

Kutxa Kultur Moda Program

Kutxa Kultur Moda offers an annual residence. Six designers, who give a permanent space in Fabrika in addition to training, promotion, advice, diffusion and parades for a year. 

August 30, 2017

GETXO PHOTO is back!

From august 30th to october 1st, 2017

August 28, 2017

MOMAD Forum: new digital technologies

The MOMAD Forum is committed to training in new digital technologies in the 4th edition of MOMAD Metropolis.

August 28, 2017

MOLA first edition

Three days in Uruguay during 36 hours of event, more than 1500 attendees from 10 countries, 25 presentations, more than 75,000 people reached ... this was the first edition of MOLA.

August 28, 2017

66th edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid will be holding its 66th edition from 14th to 19th September at Feria de Madrid. 

August 25, 2017

FASHION HEROES

These are people from all over the world that have made strides to further eco-friendly fashion.

August 22, 2017

Fashion Transparency

Is it possible to know all the details of a fashion brand value chain? Can we know who and how has made the clothes we wear? Provenance revolutionizes the industry with its innovative tool.

August 21, 2017

RiverBlue

RiverBlue is a shocking documentary directed by David McIlvride and Roger Williams who aims to raise awareness about the effects of the fashion industry on the environment.

August 21, 2017

Slow Motiv: From Colombia to Chile

We interviewed to Patricia Rincón, Colombian slow fashion designer and Co-founder of Slow Motiv.

August 10, 2017

Javier Barroeta School

The school Javier Barroeta launches the course Modelista & Diseñador/a Haute Couture.

August 9, 2017

Alicia Koplowitz-Grupo Omega Capital Collection

Over the past few decades the Alicia Koplowitz - Grupo Omega Capital Collection has become one of the most important art collections in Europe.

August 9, 2017

La dama argentina de la moda sostenible

We met Paula Gray, one of the most influential Latin American designers according to ELLE magazine. Creative and hard working, she explains us her new projects.

August 1, 2017

Balenciaga Open Night

Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum proposes a night-time visit animated by live music

July 31, 2017

Expedition: Fashion from the Extreme

We discovered the most extreme exhibition at the FIT Museum in New York. 

July 28, 2017

Asociación de Moda Sostenible de Perú

Fashion Café with Asociación de Moda Sostenible de Perú

July 28, 2017

Museo de Textiles Tradicionales de Cusco

We visited the Museo de Textiles Tradicionales de Cusco.

July 27, 2017

Anni Albers, touching vision

From October 6th, the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao examines the work of the textile artist

July 27, 2017

MATE

In our trip through Latin America we have visited different universities, production and art centers. Undoubtedly, one of the most rewarding experiences was to get a closer look at the work of the Peruvian photographer Mario Testino. 

July 24, 2017

Two new Yves Saint Laurent museums will open in October

Located in Paris and Marrakech, they will display the work of the famous French designer

July 20, 2017

Vogue by the decade

A series of short documentaries about the prestigious magazine, narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker

July 17, 2017

Hubert de Givenchy, a retrospective in Calais

The Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode celebrates his lifelong work with a new exhibition

July 13, 2017

LOEWE Craft Prize 2018

Inscription for the second edition of the competition have begun

July 10, 2017

Force of Nature at The Museum at FIT

The exhibition reflects on the influence of nature in design

July 6, 2017

Mary Quant: Fashion Icon

An exhibition in Manchester examines the work of Swinging London’s most notable designer

July 3, 2017

Movistar Barcelona Fashion Film Festival

The first fashion film festival of Barcelona bets on emerging talents

June 30, 2017

Mario Testino, awarded with the French Legion of Honour

The Peruvian photographer was awarded for his professional and philantropic merits

June 29, 2017

Virtual Shoe Museum

Liza Snook presents her shoe collection online

June 29, 2017

Sonia Delaunay. Art, design and fashion

The monographic exhibition about the artist open in Madrid next July 4th

June 27, 2017

Bilboko Kalealdia 2017

Art fills the streets of Bilbao, from June 26th until July 1st

June 27, 2017

The Business of Fashion

The $1 trillion fashion industry is animated by the ideas, emotions and actions of a core community of influential global insiders.

June 27, 2017

BIAAF will be in Bolivia and Peru

After Uruguay, BIAAF arrives in Bolivia and Peru next July.

June 27, 2017

BIAAF will present its work in Peru in collaboration with CEAM

CEAM (Centro de Estudios de Alta Moda), after nearly 20 years of experience, has become one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Peru. 

June 27, 2017

Centre for Sustainable Fashion(CSF)

Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) is a Research Centre of the University of the Arts London based at London College of Fashion.  

June 27, 2017

FASHIONTECH BERLIN

#FASHIONTECH Berlin is the platform for all the uprising ideas and business models that influence the way fashion is designed, produced, distributed, marketed and sold. 

June 22, 2017

Earth Matters

An exhibition that reflects on the importance of sustainability in fashion and design

June 22, 2017

Frivolité, at the Euskal Museoa of Bilbao

A walk through the French court taste of the 18th century

June 21, 2017

SPANISH COSTUMES: DARKNESS AND LIGHT

The second exhibition of the Spanish Season of Palais Galliera examines the history of popular costume

June 21, 2017

SIKKA INGENTIUM by DANIEL CANOGAR

The video-installation reflects on culture and technology and can be seen until October 15th

June 20, 2017

ASVOFF (A Shaded View Of Fashion Film) 2017

The fashion films festival winners are now available online.

June 19, 2017

Danit Peleg

The first 3D-printed fashion collection printed entirely using home printers.

June 19, 2017

LVMH PRIZE 2017

French-Belgian designer Marine Serre wins the prize

June 16, 2017

The Ephemeral Museum of Fashion

The exhibition will be displayed at Galleria degli Uffizi until October

June 13, 2017

We Wear Culture, Google new Project

3000 years of fashion, just one click away

June 13, 2017

Women's Empowerment in Latin American Fashion

From June 8 to 11 we were in Uruguay supporting Latin American fashion.

June 12, 2017

Telva Tribute: Paco Rabanne

A retrospective pays homage to the spanish designer

June 9, 2017

Sustainable Development and Fashion

During the first day of MOLA, the most important Sustainability Forum of Latin America took place. 

June 6, 2017

Bill Viola: A Retrospective

From June 30th to November 9th Bilbao will host the msot important pieces of work of the renowned videoartist

June 5, 2017

MOLA: International Sustainable Fashion Event

MOLA is the first platform for latin-american students, designers, brands and professionals, that exposes the richness we all have as collective identity.  

June 2, 2017

Fashion and Films II: Dressing Ideas in Films

Fashion, trends, films and advertising come together in a marathon of films at the Guggenheim Museum

June 1, 2017

Salvatore Ferragamo: 1927 The Return to Italy

The exhibition shows some of the most important Italian masterpieces of the 20s

May 31, 2017

"David Bowie is" in Barcelona

The retrospective can be visited until the 25th of September

May 29, 2017

Who is Rachel L. Mellon?

Cristobal Balenciaga Museum displays her legacy in a new exhibition

May 29, 2017

Fashion Weekend Lab Madrid

An event to develop your fashion start-up ideas

May 28, 2017

BIAAF's first time in Uruguay

From June 8 to 10 we will be in Montevideo, Uruguay, presenting BIAAF to the attendees of MOLA (Moda Latinoamericana). 

May 22, 2017

Uruguay will host the most important fashion event in Latinamerica

International experts will analyze sustainability, technology and innovation in fashion industry

May 22, 2017

Givenchy designs the new uniform of the Orfeón Donostiarra

The dress pays tribute to his friends Cristobal Balenciaga

May 22, 2017

Paris, fin de siglo

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao displays masterpieces from Signac, Redon and Toulouse-Lautrec, among others

May 19, 2017

Balenciaga Museum opens a showroom to sell local designers creations

You can apply with your project until the 11th of June

May 19, 2017

Rachel L. Mellon Collection at Cristobal Balenciaga Museum

The exhibition showcases the personal collection of one of Balenciaga’s best friends and customers

May 18, 2017

Craft the leather

The most special formative program in vegetal-leather of Italy

May 18, 2017

IED Design Fest

IED Madrid Design School presents the 3rd edition of the festival

May 17, 2017

Fashion Revolution

Carry Somers, founder of Fashion Revolution will be at MOLA (Montevideo, Uruguay), but... What is Fashion Revolution?

May 15, 2017

LVMH & CSM: INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY IN LUXURY

Celebration of new strategic partnership between LVMH & Central Saint Martins.

May 15, 2017

E College of fashion

E, The College of Fashion & Design is the first center of Chile and Latin America in create a new methodology to learn fashion design

May 15, 2017

Bilbao Art District celebrates the Week of the Arts

From the 15th to the 21st of May, art will take the streets of Bilbao 

May 15, 2017

MOLA: International Sustainable Fashion Event

MOLA is the first platform for latin-american students, designers, brands and professionals, that exposes the richness we all have as collective identity.

May 14, 2017

III BIAAF Forum: Fashion Entrepreneurial Essentials

More than 250 designers from the world of fashion meet in Bilbao at the ‘Fashion Entrepreneurial Essentials’ forum

May 8, 2017

Fashion Entrepreneurial Essentials

The III BIAAF Forum, "Fashion Entrepreneurial Essentials" shall take place next May the 11th from 9.30 hs to 14.00 hs at the Iberdrola Tower Auditorium, Bilbao.

May 2, 2017

Naiz app

With Naiz app you can get your measurements and your exact size scanning your silhouette only using your front camera.

April 28, 2017

Christian Dior, couturier du reve

The exhibition celebrates 70 years of the french fashion house

April 27, 2017

Galería Weekend Santiago

Galería Weekend Santiago will be the best opportunity to discover more than 25 galleries

April 26, 2017

Bilbao-based designers Eder Aurre and Ifeelnut at the Assembly Design Festival of Graz

They will showcase their collections from 5-7 of May

April 26, 2017

Unstopp is born as the first fashion innovation platform in Spain

Its main objective is to connect entrepreneurs, professionals and consolidated companies in the fashion sector

April 25, 2017

Mark Hogarth, sustainable fashion

Mark Hogarth, creative director of Harris Tweed Hebrides, graduated in geopolitics at Strathclyde University (UK).

April 25, 2017

The World of Anna Sui in London

The exhibition focused on the American designer opens May 26th

April 25, 2017

Innovation: the stores of the future

New technologies transform physical stores

April 24, 2017

Isabel Cantista at III BIAAF Forum

Isabel Cantista, PhD in Management and Business Studies from the University of Sheffield and graduated in Law from the University of Coimbra.

April 21, 2017

3RD FORUM BIAAF

All the information about the 3rd Forum BIAAF, "Fashion Entrepreneurial Essentials"

April 14, 2017

James Clark at III BIAAF Forum

James Clark, senior lecturer and subject leader at London College of Fashion, will be at III Forum BIAAF.

April 13, 2017

Kniterate: Machine of Tomorrow

Kniterate is a compact digital knitting machine that brings fashion fabrication into your workshop.

April 10, 2017

POMPEII AT III FORUM BIAAF

Pompeii is one of the most successfull spanish startup, its founders will be at III Forum BIAAF.

April 7, 2017

FIND YOUR FASHION JOB

Do you want to work in fashion industry? Check our list of jobs.

April 7, 2017

The First Monday in May

"The First Monday in May": An unprecedented look behind the scenes of two of New York’s premier cultural events.

April 7, 2017

H&M Global Change Awards

The winners propose innovative innitiatives about sustainability in fashion

April 5, 2017

Shanghai Fashion Trade Show

As the only official trade show of Shanghai Fashion Week, MODE Shanghai Fashion Trade Show is organized by Shanghai Fashion Week Committee also. It is building a professional platform, on which hundreds of creative minds with their brands show themselves up in front of buyers from all around world. With the support of all the… Continue reading Shanghai Fashion Trade Show

April 4, 2017

FASHION BUSINESS PROGRAM

Last Friday 31st of March took place the Diploma Ceremony for the designers.

April 1, 2017

III Forum BIAAF

Registration for the 3rd BIAAF Forum is now open!

March 29, 2017

Obras maestras del arte italiano de entreguerras

The Mapfre Foundation hosts some of the Italian masterpieces of the XX century.

March 29, 2017

Rei Kawakubo/Comes des Garcons. Art of the In-Between

The MET Museum dedicates a highly anticipated retrospective to the japanese designer.

March 28, 2017

Age of Empires, a walk through Ancient China art at the MET

The exhibition, centered around the Qin and HAn dynasties, shows objets never before seen in the West

March 28, 2017

Irving Penn at MET Museum

The most comprehensive retrospective to date of the work of the great American photographer Irving Penn (1917-2009).

March 27, 2017

Fashion in Motion: Inspired by Balenciaga

Students from Central Saint Martins show their designs for the project Balenciaga and the Popular Costume

March 25, 2017

Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion

Discover how Cristóbal Balenciaga’s exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs shaped modern fashion.

March 15, 2017

Disobedient Bodies, JW Anderson curates the Hepworth Wakefield

The exhibiton reflects upon the connection between art and fashion

March 15, 2017

Textilae, the first APP about textile

Textilae works as a complete encyclopedia about fabrics

March 14, 2017

III Forum Bilbao International Art & Fashion

The III Forum Bilbao International Art & Fashion will take place the 11th of May at Torre Iberdrola, in Bilbao.

March 14, 2017

Moritz Feed Dog 2017, Fashion Documentaries Festival

Moritz Feed Dog 2017 begins, Barcelona’s Festival of Fashion Documentaries

March 10, 2017

Made in New York Fashion Hub in Brooklyn will open in 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city will transform large, underutilized buildings in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

March 9, 2017

MARGIELA: THE HERMES YEARS, MoMu

The MoMu museum of Antwerp will display, from the 31st of March to the 27th of August, the exhibition Margiela-The Hermès Years, which follows the collections that the Belgian designer made for the Parisian house from 1997 to 2003.

March 9, 2017

PALAIS GALLIERA & BALENCIAGA

The Palais Galliera presents "Balenciaga, L’Oeuvre au Noir" as part of its Spanish season programme.

March 9, 2017

NATIVE AMERICAN MASTERPIECES

This choice selection of exceptional Native American works of art is drawn entirely from New York’s Charles and Valerie Diker Collection-one of the most outstanding and comprehensive private collections of its kind.

March 9, 2017

Abstract Expressionism at Guggenheim

The Guggenheim Museum presents Abstract Expressionism, a selection of works by the artists who spearheaded a major shift and new apogee in painting in New York which began in the 1940’s.

February 24, 2017

Renoir: Intimacy

On the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Bilbao Fine Artas Museum organizes a cycle of cinema classics that have something to say about the painter and his time.

February 8, 2017

LOEWE Craft Prize 2017

The finalists of the LOEWE Craft Prize 2017

February 8, 2017

Pelotari Project

Nace Pelotari Project, una firma de moda para hombre identificada con un estilo de vida en el que conviven el rigor atemporal de las esencias, el vértigo de la tecnología y el imperativo de la versatilidad.

February 7, 2017

Guided tours through the History of Fashion

In conjunction with Madrid Fashion Week and with the collaboration of Value Retail, the Museum is offering a series of guided tours through the history of fashion on 17, 18 and 19 February at 12 noon, 1pm and 5pm.

February 3, 2017

British Fashion Night in Madrid

The British Embassy celebrates the creativity and avant-garde of the British fashion industry during British Fashion Night in Madrid.

January 30, 2017

Fortuny at the Hermitage

On December 6, the prestigious Hermitage museum opened its door to the Mariano Fortuny - "The Magician of Venice" exhibition.

January 24, 2017

Javier Barroeta, Escuela de Alta Costura

Javier Barroeta Escuela de Alta Costura’ launches its next short courses in Bilbao.

January 18, 2017

Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968

’Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968’ a spectacular exhibition at The Museum at FIT.

January 11, 2017

Philippe Halsman

Selection of more than 300 photographs by Philippe Halsman, considered one of the most important photographers of the 20th century.

January 9, 2017

Albert Oehlen - Behind the image

Albert Oehlen ha expuesto en instituciones y galerías de renombre internacional, tanto en Europa como en EE. UU.

January 8, 2017

Exhibition Highlight: Neska Dress

Exhibition highlight. "Coal and Velvet. Takes on popular costumes from Ortiz Echagüe and Balenciaga"

January 8, 2017

Renoir: intimacy

Renoir: intimacy brings together more than 60 works by the French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir

December 23, 2016

Franca Sozzani

Franca Sozzani, Editor in Chief of Italian Vogue, Dies at 66.

December 20, 2016

BIAAF 2016

2017 is presented as a year of opportunities for BIAAF and we hope you will join us.

December 18, 2016

Fashtech Conference 2016

An event on technological innovation in the fashion industry.

December 16, 2016

Bulgari and Rome

’Bulgari and Rome’ the last exhibition of Thyssen Bornemisza Museum.

December 16, 2016

Balenciaga and Ortiz de Echagüe

Exhibition highlight. "Coal and Velvet. Takes on popular costumes from Ortiz Echagüe and Balenciaga"

December 13, 2016

Masterclass - Ion Fiz

The basque fashion designer, Ion Fiz, will share his knowledge and experience in Bilbao.

December 10, 2016

INTOFashion

An interactive website providing information, guidance and inspiration for young people wanting to follow a career in Fashion and Design.

December 4, 2016

JOB OFFERS

Do you want to work in fashion industry? Check our list and start a new and challenging adventure!

December 3, 2016

Balenciaga Popular Costume Tailoring Project

Last November 26th, twelve young fashion designers showed their works in Azkuna Zentroa. In this event, they shared this experience in Central Saint Martins and they were helped by Maria Nishio and Stephanie Cooper. “Balenciaga Popular Costume Tailoring Project” was possible thanks to the support of BBK Foundation.

November 27, 2016

Victoria Cañas

President and Founder of Bilbao International Art & Fashion

November 20, 2016

Pedrusco

Pedrusco, contemporary jewellery since 2012.

November 12, 2016

Workshop: Balenciaga Popular Costume

Workshop ’Balenciaga Popular Costume’ with Stephanie Cooper and Maria Nishio. 26th November in Bilbao.

October 31, 2016

Fashtech Conference

Fashtech revolution is here. Get involved!

October 28, 2016

Teresa Lanceta

Teresa Lanceta: ’Farewell to the rombhus’, from November 3, 2016 to January 29, 2017.

October 1, 2016

From the Imperial Theater: Chinese Opera Costumes of the 18th and 19th Centuries

’From the Imperial Theater: Chinese Opera Costumes of the 18th and 19th Centuries’ on display until October 2017.

October 1, 2016

BIME STARTUP SUMMIT 2016

BIME is Europe’s leading conference and festival dedicated to exploring new opportunities between the music industry and tech, gaming, sync and new technologies.

September 29, 2016

The Countess Greffulhe

The exhibition features extraordinary fashions from the legendary wardrobe of Élisabeth de Caraman-Chimay, the Countess Greffulhe (1860–1952). A famous beauty celebrated for her “aristocratic and artistic elegance”.

September 29, 2016

The Orange Label Project

Fashion industry says NO to violence against women

September 25, 2016

ITALIAN FASHION IS GOING GREEN

Can Fashion Industry get involved in sustainability? Italy intends to elaborate a global sustainability guide and share it with all countries that produce fashion.

September 24, 2016

GETXOPHOTO 2016

GETXOPHOTO is a festival dedicated to visual arts which takes place in Getxo - Basque Country- from 1st September to 2nd October.

September 24, 2016

BALENCIAGA. A TIMELESS LEGACY

Cristóbal Balenciaga is regarded as one of the leading and most influential couturiers of the 20th century. This exhibition shows the work of Cristóbal Balenciaga and his contribution to history.

September 23, 2016

Fashion Film Festival

Nowadays, there are a lot Fashion Film Festivals around over the world. Nevertheless there are few such as Madrid, Berlin and Santiago.

September 23, 2016

CSM, Marangoni & Antwerp

Central Saint Martins, Marangoni and Antwerp are the schools that shape the fashion every year.

September 22, 2016

Fashion Film Festival Milano 2016

Fashion Film Festival Milano for its third edition is confirmed incubator of talent, quality platform internationally recognized and large cultural meeting point.

September 21, 2016

Sustainable Textile Printing by Atakontu

’How laser engraved can help to reduce water waste’ by Atakontu.

September 21, 2016

BIAAF & Central Saint Martins

12 young fashion designers have travelled to London in order to make a crash course in the prestigious fashion school ‘Central Saint Martins’.

September 19, 2016

Iris Van Herpen

Iris van Herpen: Dutch designer who has introduced technological innovation in fashion.

August 29, 2016

International Fashion Trade Show Paris

From 2nd to 5th September at Porte de Versailles during the unveiling of the SS17 collections, the Who’s Next and Première Classe trade shows invite visitors to extend their summer holidays with a trip to the Mediterranean.

August 29, 2016

Designer showrooms at London Fashion Week

The British Fashion Council (BFC) celebrates the designers who will showcase their latest collections in the Designer Showrooms at Brewer Street Car Park from 16th – 20th September.

August 24, 2016

Shadows by Warhol

Andy Warhol at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao; Discover the exhibition of his work entitled Shadows, from February 26 to October 2, 2016.

August 24, 2016

Structures of existence: The Cells

“Space does not exist; it is just a metaphor for the structure of our existence.” Louise Bourgeois

August 13, 2016

DRAMA by Mikel Colás

Ane Aldaya, in collaboration with Lle Godoy, presents "DRAMA" a Fashion Film about Mikel Colas’ last collection.

August 12, 2016

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID

Spain’s major fashion event organised by IFEMA will be taking place from 15 to 20 September.

August 8, 2016

LOEWE Craft Prize 2016

In 2016, the LOEWE FOUNDATION launches the LOEWE Craft Prize, an annual international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship.

August 2, 2016

Fashion Weekend Lab will take place in Madrid

Fashion Weekend Lab held its first edition during the days 21, 22 and 23 of October at Campus Madrid, appearing as the first entrepreneurial event that encourages the creation of fashion startups. During the weekend, the 100 participants will work on different teams in order to create from an own idea a minimum viable product.… Continue reading Fashion Weekend Lab will take place in Madrid

August 1, 2016

Joséphine Douet: Coutures

The last exhibition of Joséphine Douet is taking place in Museo del Traje in Madrid until 18th of September.

July 28, 2016

Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology

The Costume Institute’s spring 2016 exhibition explores how fashion designers are reconciling the handmade and the machine-made in the creation of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear.

July 27, 2016

Game Changers: Reinventing the 20th century silhouette

The exhibition ‘Game Changers – Reinventing the 20th century silhouette’ looks at the groundbreaking work of fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga.

July 25, 2016

Hyperrealist Sculpture 1973-2016

On display in the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Hyperrealist Sculpture 1973-2016 presents a selection of the most representative artists of this movement.

July 18, 2016

Balenciaga master of lace

Lace, a fabric with a long historical tradition and associated to the most powerful classes until its mechanisation, is the perfect example to show how Balenciaga’s creativity and industrial technology can join forces.

June 24, 2016

BIAAF 2016

The awards ceremony of the 5th Bilbao International Art & Fashion Competition took place in Bilbao, where the opening of an exhibition with the designs of the 33 emerging designers selected as finalists also took place.

June 16, 2016

INTOFashion

Una plataforma interactiva que ofrece información e inspiración a los jóvenes que quieren hacerse una carrera en el mundo de la moda. INTOFashion se presentó en Bilbao de la mano de Bilbao International Art & Fashion. Al evento, coincidiendo con los premios BIAAF 2016 acudieron representantes de escuelas de moda y diseño, personas destacadas del… Continue reading INTOFashion

June 1, 2016

The 5th Bilbao International Art&Fashion awards

Last May the 20th, an international jury proclaimed the Portuguese Leonor de Assis Ferreira, the Turkish Hazal Karasah and Andrea Martinez from Bilbao as winners of the 5th BIAAF competition.

December 2, 2015

CreaModa 2015

On November 28th, CREAMODA took place at Bilbao Exposition Center. A national contest for young designers where Janire Olano won with her Delo’ne Collection.

November 20, 2015

Bilbao Maker Faire

On Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, and Sunday 22nd of November Bilbao Maker Faire is back. Technology is the new Rock n’ Roll!

November 3, 2015

BIAAF at DWeek!

Last November 16th BIAAF was part of a unique event Bilbao Bizkaia Design Week.

November 2, 2015

FASHION BUSINESS PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STUDENTS

BIAAF, ISEM and El Corte Inglés get together to create an unforgettable experience for 12 young designers.

October 13, 2015

DAVID CATALAN AT EGO CIBELES

PROM collection ss16

October 10, 2015

MARÍA GLUCK WINNER SAMSUNG EGO INNOVATION PROJECT

WALKING UP THE MONTAINS Collection

October 9, 2015

PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT THE CENTRAL ST. MARTIN’S EXPERIENCE

El pasado 8 de octubre tuvo lugar en la sala BBK de Bilbao la rueda de prensa donde los diseñadores, que realizaron, gracias a la Fundación BBK y la plataforma Bilbao International Art & Fashion, un curso intensivo en la prestigiosa escuela Central Saint Martin’s Londres el mes pasado, presentaron los trabajos desarrollados allí a… Continue reading PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT THE CENTRAL ST. MARTIN’S EXPERIENCE

October 1, 2015

REGISTRATION PERIOD TO PARTICIPATE AT THE BILBAO INTERNATIONAL ART&FASHION CONTEST IS OPEN

You can register now. Search in section CONTEST on our website menu and there you can find everything you need to participate in the fifth edition of Bilbao International Art & Fashion contest.

September 28, 2015

SHORT COURSE AT CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS LONDON

For the second consecutive year, fifteen designers from Bilbao have returned to London to have an intensive course at one of the most successful fashion colleges in the world

May 10, 2015

VIDEOS FROM THE II FORUM BILBAO INTERNATIONAL ART & FASHION

If you missed them or you want to see them again.

May 5, 2015

II FORUM BILBAO INTERNATIONAL ART & FASHION

1950-2050 Exploring the future of the fashion industry

April 1, 2015

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

The exhibition can be seen until August 31st in the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and it is is a unique opportunity for lovers of both art and fashion.

February 22, 2015

BIAAF AT THE INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOWCASE LONDON IFS

"Giving Light"

February 2, 2015

DAVID CATALÁN

As you know, 5 of our designers will present their proposals at the International Fashion Showcase in London from 20 to 24 February. Today we introduce to David Catalán.
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