A Month-Long Celebration of Clothing, Diversity & Community; supported by Gemeente Rotterdam.
Fashion Faux-Pas marks the first collaboration between Oud House and Stichting Kapish (Squish + Kollection Kitsch). Taking place in the heart of Bospolder-Tussendijken (BoTu), this joyful and experimental cultural program explores how we express ourselves, how we’re seen, and how we relate to one another—through clothing, craft, and care.
At its heart, Fashion Faux-Pas celebrates community creativity, alternative fashion practices, and the many ways appearances shape how we move through the world. Whether it’s a traditional garment, a secondhand remix, or something lovingly handmade, clothing tells stories. It carries memories, politics, and possibilities.
Through playful, critical, and tender works, the program frames clothing as a site of connection, craft, resistance, and reinvention—while questioning how appearance influences our place in public space.
Jan Kobellstraat 78D, 3026 SW Rotterdam
The exhibition free to enter. Besides the opening, all the events are donation-based. Reserve your spot via https://eventix.shop/bqj2qzn8
THE EXHIBITION — 5–27 JULY, Thursday to Sunday 12h–17h
Local artists present works that blur the lines between art, clothing, and care—ranging from hand-stitched textiles and wearable objects to intimate installations, materials of protest, and stories of migration. Playful, personal, and political.
You’ll also find €10 mini artworks in the vending machine and the infamous Oud House vintage shop curated by Yang Bai. One short film is screened in loop daily (then, all short films will be visible only on the screening day). The space is hosted by the artists themselves and Oud House friends, offering room for slow conversation, reflection, and shared presence.
With works by Hand of Fatima (Restore the Narrative), Fabulous Fungi, Farah Sahupala (Pneuma Soma), Kıvanç, Flora Madu, Yokolina, Wilma van der Wilt, Miriam Del Seppia
On July 6th and 18th, local apprentice hairdresser Mary will propose haircuts for 20€. Just walk in and ask for her.
OPENING — 5 JULY – A day of street catwalks, workshops, live music, and celebration.
14:00–16:00 – Make it. Hook it. Work it.
Earrings-making workshop by Goretti Pombo — A playful, no-rules workshop where you’ll design and make your own earrings—and wear them on the catwalk the same day! Use new and secondhand materials (or bring your own treasures). Open to all aged 12+. No experience needed—just curiosity and a playful spirit.
16:00–16:30 – Live Music by Earthbeheer
A local band launches their first LP, Earthbeheer, with dreamy folk and magical, mysterious sounds.
16:30–17:00 – Fashion Show
With original looks by: Bent Bent Bent (Het Gebouw), Mees Makes, Farah Sahupala (Pneuma Soma), Hand of Fatima, Goretti Pombo
A rule-breaking catwalk moving through the BoTu streets, featuring sculptural pieces, remixed everyday wear, and expressive silhouettes. Clothing and henna art that speaks—of identity, protest, tenderness, and pride.
17:00–19:00 – Live DJ Set by Yokolina
Cumbia / Post-punk / New wave
17:15–17:45 – Kollection Kitsch x Squish Bingo
A playful local tradition with mini-artwork prizes! Discover new artists and take home a surprise. For kids, elders, and everyone in between.