In the heart of Valencia, The prestigious Sama's major art museum It became the past 1 April in the perfect stage where fashion, History and textile crafts were intertwined in an exceptional event. Eusebio Sanchez, emblematic firm with more than 70 years Trajectory in the Valencian textile industry, organized this unique day in collaboration with the Madrid suit museum.
The event had as its protagonist Gema Batanero, Conservative of the Museum of the Costume and recognized clothing specialist of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, who captivated attendees with their conference entitled “Dressing a garden. Nature in fashion between Baroque and Enlightenment”. A complete trip for the influence of floral motifs in historical fashion and their indelible footprint both in the traditional Valencian clothing and in contemporary creations.
“This period between the Baroque and the Enlightenment was witness of profound social and cultural changes, developing the taste for nature, the flowers and gardens of the hand of enlightened thought and the impulse of scientific and technical advances. A la by, The culture of well -being and personal image care evolved”, Batanero explained during his speech.
The public, formed by designers, Fashion experts, clothing and textile lovers, He could appreciate how fashion not only reflects aesthetic trends, but also encapsulates philosophy, trade and scientific advances of each era. The photographs of pieces preserved in the suit museum allowed the attendees to discover the rich symbology of the floral elements and their evolution over time.
Complementing the talk, There was an exquisite exposure of embroidered and tiptoe strips from Eusebio Sánchez, with floral designs recovered from meticulously preserved old files. These delicate embroidery demonstrated how traditional crafts can maintain their essence while evolving, granting exclusivity and singularity to each garment.
Pampa Ballester, General Director of the firm, highlighted: “This event reaffirms Eusebio Sánchez's commitment to the dissemination and preservation of textile heritage, promoting knowledge of historical fashion and its relevance today”.
The influence of Eusebio Sánchez transcends traditional clothing, being a reference for renowned designers as Palomo Spain, Lorenzo Caprile y Luisa Beccaria, who incorporate their fabrics and embroidery into their haute couture creations. Its international presence is consolidated with its participation in top -level events as First Vision in Paris y Unique Milano in Italy, where they recently presented their collection “Mediterranean re-create”, an emotional tribute to Dana that seriously affected Valencia.
The event concluded with a visit to the Museum and College of the Major Art of Silk and a Wine of Honor, thus closing a day that celebrated the perfect pairing between tradition and innovation in a space of incalculable historical and architectural value.
