Every garment leaves a trace. Every garment leaves behind waste.
The question is – which trace do we want to follow, and what kind of waste do we want to leave behind?
After a successful premiere in Budapest, the exhibition The Trace & Trash of Fashion will be presented in an extended version at ŽiTo in the granary in Moravské Lieskové. From October 11 to December 19, 2025, visitors will be able to explore the hidden paths and hidden waste behind what we wear.
The exhibition contrasts two worlds of fashion – the global supply chains of fast fashion and the local, slow practices of Slovak designers Petra Weingart, Lenka Krivá, and the Musa studio.
Through two indicators – trace and trash – it reveals the differences between mass production and thoughtful creation that values craftsmanship, aesthetics, and sustainability.
Accompanying program
The exhibition will feature workshops, discussions, and meetings with the designers, offering insights into the creative process and opening a dialogue on the role fashion plays in our everyday lives.
Opening hours
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
And during public events or accompanying program activities.
More information about the accompanying program coming soon.
Project context
The exhibition is part of the project LUMó – Laboratory of Sustainable Fashion, one of the flagship programs of European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026. Its journey from the international stage in Budapest back to Slovakia highlights the importance of connecting the local and the global, bringing urgent sustainability topics directly into the regions.
LUMó is developed as part of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 program.
The project is organized by Trenčín 2026, with financial support from the City of Trenčín, the Trenčín Self-Governing Region, and the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic. The project’s partner is the European Union.
