A dialogue between the history of Spanish fashion and contemporary footwear
Following the success of Cristóbal Balenciaga. Shoes from Spain Tribute, held in Milan in 2025, this new proposal takes that dialogue into the Museum's own permanent route. 35 display cases of the permanent exhibition will incorporate new footwear creations alongside the historical pieces that inspired them, tracing a journey through the history of dress in Spain from the 18th century to the present day.
La moda a tus pies takes inspiration as its guiding thread: colors, shapes, silhouettes, embroidery, materials and techniques present in the Museum's pieces are transformed into new footwear proposals created specifically for this exhibition.
The project brings together 40 Spanish footwear companies, selected through an open call and a creative competition promoted by FICE. Firms from different production areas of the country have taken on the challenge of reinterpreting some of the most representative pieces of the Museum's collection from their own creative language.
Joining this process are outstanding Spanish artisans and artists, who contribute techniques and knowledge linked to lace, embroidery, jewelry, silk flowers, furrier work or sculpture. The project thus establishes an encounter between artisanal tradition and the contemporary Spanish footwear industry.
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