Our community expands with two new additions. CEMPER, from Belgium, safeguards the legacy of music and theater—imagine sensory stories woven through melody and performance. Die Herrenschneider, Germany’s expert clothiers, craft embossed elegance into men’s attire, a creator’s signature of German finesse. For institutions, they’re allies in promoting artisanship; for aficionados, new perspectives in your collector’s trove. Greet them warmly!
CEMPER — Centre for Music and Performing Arts Heritage in Flanders, Belgium — advises, supports, and guides anyone who encounters heritage of music and/or performing arts: from amateurs to professionals, hobbyists to academics, and heirs to collectors. Music and the performing arts contribute to the rich culture that has been a hallmark of Flanders and Brussels both historically and today. CEMPER aims to preserve and pass on the traces of that culture. To give it a future because we’re convinced that this heritage is valuable: it shapes the memory of music and the performing arts. It contributes to the artistic and cultural diversity of today’s society. Within the heritage of music and performing arts, we encounter a lot of (endangered) craftspeople – e.g. instrument making, puppet making, etc. - which we try to support in their safeguarding trajectories.
For many years, tailoring has been a niche for enthusiasts and aficionados. However, Germany still hosts numerous tailoring businesses offering a wide range of services. The "elite" of tailoring is the bespoke suit, crafted by hand using traditional methods.
The establishment of an association of Germany's top tailors was a collective step into the future of this centuries-old craft. The association and its members aim to preserve artisanal skills, attract new talent, and, of course, uphold the cultural heritage of the bespoke suit.
Even today, the "true" bespoke suit remains a prime example of the aesthetic and cultural value of men's tailoring. A suit from a master tailor always guarantees a sustainable and high-quality product made from natural materials such as wool, horsehair canvas, and buckram.
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