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A contemporary footwear intervention in the permanent display of the Museo del Traje, in dialogue with historical pieces of Spanish fashion from the 18th century onwards.

The intervention is integrated into the permanent exhibition of the Museo del Traje and brings the history of Spanish fashion into dialogue with contemporary footwear. The new creations are presented alongside the historical garments in the collection that inspired them. The 35 display cases trace the evolution of dress in Spain from the 18th century to the present day.

Forty Spanish footwear companies reinterpret some of the most representative pieces through colours, shapes, silhouettes, embroidery, materials and techniques. Alongside them, artisans and artists specialising in lace, embroidery, jewellery, silk flowers, furriery and sculpture take part, bridging the gap between artisanal tradition and contemporary creativity.

The exhibition is organised by the Museo del Traje and the Federación de Industrias del Calzado Español, curated by Javier Echeverría Sola and Juan Gutiérrez, and forms part of Madrid Design Festival. The museum's permanent display thus provides the setting for the contemporary creations and shows how the footwear industry relates to the dress of earlier centuries.