On May 13, 2026, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands officially opened the State of Fashion Biennale 2026 in Arnhem. At the iconic Eusebius Church, Queen Máxima joined Minister Rianne Letschert, Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch, and State of Fashion Director Iris Ruisch for a festive opening and a tour of the exhibition installations. State of Fashion is a leading international platform for fashion, textiles, and social transition.
State of Fashion provides a platform for alternatives to the current fashion system. The organization explores how fashion and textiles can contribute to a better world. Every two years, State of Fashion organizes the Biennale, a major public event curated by a continuously changing team of curators. The theme of this edition is “Available to Promise; Hidden Systems, Shared Futures,” focusing on the systems behind the fashion industry.
The Biennale will take place from May 14 through June 28 at various locations across Arnhem. Together with Minister of Education, Rianne Letschert, Queen Máxima visited the main exhibition and met with volunteers and staff members of State of Fashion. For the occasion, Queen Máxima wore an ivory embroidered blazer with matching trousers by Claes Iversen.
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