THE TITANIC THROUGH THE LENS OF FASHION IN A NEW EXHIBITION

The exhibition Titanic & Fashion The Last Dance is presented at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag in The Hague, Netherlands, and runs until 25 January 2026.
The exhibition explores the story of the Titanic through the evolution of fashion during the years 1908 to 1918, a period marked by major social and stylistic change just before the First World War.
Visitors are invited to discover how clothing reflected the optimism, hierarchy and fragility of a world on the brink of transformation.

The exhibition route brings together historical garments, reconstructed silhouettes and original costumes from the 1997 film Titanic, designed by Deborah Lynn Scott.
These pieces are displayed alongside rare items from the museum’s own collections, highlighting the contrasts between social classes and the strict dress codes of the era.
Contemporary designers such as Iris van Herpen, John Galliano for Maison Margiela and Craig Green are also featured, offering modern interpretations that echo the aesthetics of the early twentieth century.

Beyond historical reconstruction, the exhibition draws parallels between the era of the Titanic and today’s world.
Themes such as faith in technology, social inequality and global movement resonate strongly with contemporary concerns.
Fashion emerges as a powerful historical witness, capable of preserving memory and emotion.
Titanic & Fashion The Last Dance presents clothing not only as decoration, but as a reflection of society and its deepest transformations.