Oceanista | Fashion & Sea
Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam
10 October 2025 until 12 April 2026
The temporary fashion exhibition Oceanista | Fashion & Sea, on display from 10 October, compellingly connects the maritime past, today’s fashion scene and the sustainable future of clothing. What do the yellow raincoat, Breton stripes and fisherman’s sweater have in common? They all originated from maritime culture and have been a lasting source of inspiration for designers worldwide for decades. The influences of the sea and life on the water can therefore be found in many wardrobes.
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Oceanista takes you on a journey through maritime-inspired designs by international giants such as Chanel, Maison Margiela, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Thom Browne, Balmain, Off-White/Virgil Abloh and Moncler, as well as Dutch designers who are making a name for themselves with sustainable and distinctive designs. Think Iris van Herpen, Duran Lantink, Botter, Martan, Camiel Fortgens, Darwin Winklaar (Niño Divino) and Yousra Razine Mahrah.
The exhibition shows how the sea leaves its mark on fashion in materials, silhouettes, prints and symbolism, and demonstrates how designers use these influences to explore themes such as sustainability, heritage and identity. Oceanista also provides a platform for a broader social debate: about what sustainable fashion actually is, and how we can reconcile our need for expression with a cleaner planet.