Modepalast founded in 2003, is a fashion event which takes place once a year, in April at the
museumsquartier (MQ), in
Vienna
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The event focuses on young
fashion
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design, both local and international labels, and thus creates a platform for over 80 new designers to present their creations.
The program features a variety of events, shopping, fashion shows, and designers.
About
Modepalast was founded in 2003 by
Cloed Baumgartner and
Jasmin Ladenhaufen, who worked as the managers and the curators of the fair. Introducing to the local market the concept of a fixed fashion event, Modepalast became an important part of the Viennese fashion scene. The fair includes a variety of fashion items as well as
accessories
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and hosts designers from
Austria
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,
Germany
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,
Switzerland,
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Hungary
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,
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Poland
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and the Netherlands. They sold the company in 2012.
Program
Modepalast 2009 takes place from 23 to 26 April, at the
quartier21 of the Museumsquartier (Museums quarter).
The Designers' works range from street fashion, Urban wear to high fashion as well as jewellery and accessories. The designers also present their works in different fashion shows, which take place on a runway in the center of the Museumsquartier.
This year's special focus is on young designers from neighboring countries, and from the Netherlands, which will present in
Side events
Alongside the main event in the
Museumsquartier different parties and fashion events throughout Vienna will take place.{{citation needed, date=January 2012
External links
Modepalast homepageSide Events in ViennaMuseums Quarter
See also
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Museumsquartier
Fashion events