CeCla has welcomed me to talk about my studies and work in Europe on costume and fashion design. At the crossroads of arts / shoe design / entrepreneurship, Cecla joins forces with partners, artistic institutions and local actors on the fields of design.

https://www.instagram.com/cecla_74/

The Friends Association of the Museum of Colonization plays an important role in the evolution of Esperanza. I was invited to participate with a flower arrangement and speaking to the visitors.

https://esperanza.tur.ar/event/fecol-expodema-2024/

In September 2024, María Rosa Ramirez invited me to her television show on the set of Esperanza’s Play Televisión to review my journey as a costume designer over the last twenty years.

During Horst in de steigers, Herita lets you experience the restoration of the moated castle from the front row. Between 8 May and 8 September, you are more than welcome to experience Horst in de steigers in various experience programs.

https://www.herita.be/nl/monumenten/kasteel-van-horst/groep-naar-horst-de-steigers

https://www.okv.be/tentoonstelling/horst-de-steigers

reis.https://www.robtv.be/nieuws/ontdek-het-kasteel-van-horst-op-een-andere-manier-tijdens-horst-in-de-steigers-166628

https://www.robtv.be/programmas/op-stap-op-stap-in-het-hageland-192512?fbclid=IwY2xjawGokjhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXj6fQ4bWMmePRCsqLR49RwMQelFCCpGc6LZqKbi57Yd6v3sVHNOUjjM3g_aem_nQAdy9ap3ZBo1s2HviSoRg

Finally we can screen the film we made with partner Handelsreizigers in ideeën for the Horst in de steigers exhibition & Herita. The tailor-made gown for the extra represents transformation, intuition and change. The spirit of a woman was the inspiration for the colours, moths, circle of life and embroidery: Countess Maria Anna van den Tympel.

https://fb.watch/vXsxPJ6bTi/

https://floralien.be/

https://www.okv.be/tentoonstelling/bloemenbanket

https://platform-bloem.nl/dashboard/nieuws/bloemenbanket-in-kasteel-van-laarne/https://www.herita.be/nl/events/bloemenbanket

In the medieval Castle of Laarne a new flower exhibition by Floraliën Gent and heritage foundation Herita, opens on Thursday. They join forces with ten florists from home and abroad and students to literally and figuratively decorate the historical halls and rooms of the castle with flowers. The exhibition is all about floral table decorations.

https://www.hln.be/laarne/bloemenbanket-fleurt-eeuwenoud-kasteel-van-laarne-op-speciale-broden-laten-bakken-voor-decoratie-in-middeleeuwse-keuken~adbbf640/

https://www.operawerf.eu/edelwild

In times of climate change, the young Ghent music theatre company OPERAWERF113 presents a performance about ecological concerns, urban flight and self-imposed isolation. Two works by the classical composer Joseph Haydn form the basis: the cantata Arianne a Naxos and the short opera L’isola disabitata

https://kopergietery.be/index.php/nl/productie/edelwild

Elena Werner is a costume designer and is fascinated by historical and contemporary costumes. She has worked at numerous prestigious festivals and opera houses at home and abroad. For our production EDELWILD we can benefit from all her experience: Elena makes sure that we look excellent with her costumes!

https://www.facebook.com/Operawerf113/photos/pb.100063944591555.-2207520000/367814515346881/?type=3

Operabase has documented operatic activity worldwide since 1996, with over 800,000 performances on file. It records the work of artists in over 3000 theatres, and publishes season information to opera-goers in 34 languages.

https://www.operabase.com/elena-werner-a51546/nl

Mediarte is the Social Fund for the audiovisual sector and film production in Belgium and includes all private radio stations, TV stations, production companies, facility companies and digital agencies

https://www.mediarte.be/nl/talent/elena-werner

https://issuu.com/danspunt/docs/editie_4_2022-finaal/s/18321902

https://lisesurmont.wixsite.com/sapphosspiegel

RV – Thinking about crossing the ocean. When, where, why?
EW – Why Ghent? I guess I still ask myself that question to this day. Why did I stay in this medieval city? I dropped the anchor of my ark back in 1997
when I came for the first time on summer vacation to visit friends of my parents, who had invited me to see
Belgium and part of Europe. It was all an adventure in itself, magic, endless possibilities and a goal in itself. The decision was forged over the course of my entire career in fashion design.

RV – How a costume designer works?
EW – Being a costume designer has many different uses, whether it be theatre, dance, ballet, opera or film. Events and television are also part of the work field. There is no pre-established path. I have tried a few, testing the waters, but where I have felt most comfortable was with dance.

https://diariolaopinion.com.ar/la-palabra/en-busca-de-elena-werner-vestuarista.htm

https://formationsmode.be/2022/07/04/dresscode/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11682545/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-UpnY83cf8

https://www.timtronckoe.com/project-portraits

https://simonesimonsfrance.wordpress.com/2019/08/09/tim-tronckoe-portraits-book/

https://www.rijckheyt.nl/in-de-kijker/boekpresentatie-de-vergeten-prinsessen-van-thorn

https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20190926_00124673

https://www.hbvl.be/cnt/dmf20191123_04731310

https://www.adelinnederland.nl/de-vergeten-prinsessen-van-thorn-een-tentoonstelling-van-adembenemende-schoonheid/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J8j0dm0X1M

https://www.elsantotomesino.com.ar/la-agrupacion-coral-municipal-presenta-esta-tarde-la-opera-bastian-y-bastiana/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXxzlHMqtxo

Within the framework of the celebrations of the National Agricultural Festival, the German Association invites you to participate in a German-style Tea accompanied by a talk on the topic: Das Gewand der Heimat “The Clothing of the Homeland”, which will be given by the outstanding professional Elena Werner.

https://esperanza.tur.ar/event/disertacion-dirndl-lederhose-y-patria-vestimenta-tipica-alemana-y-su-realidad-actual/

https://www.sabermassantafe.com/localidades/esperanza/esperanza-charla-sobre-la-vestimenta-de-la-patria-en-una-tarde-de-te-aleman/

Elena was born in Argentina and studied fashion design. In 2002 she moved to Belgium to follow an additional education in Ghent before starting as an independent costume designer for operas and theatres. In 2018 Elena received a microcredit to invest additionally and thus be able to start working as a full-time entrepreneur.

https://meyawards.wordpress.com/

https://www.operawerf113.eu/projecten/opstand/

The Russian composer Cui wrote this fairytale opera in 1913 and transplanted Perrault’s well-known tale in a whimsical musical world in which nature, humans and courtly life are given their own individual sounds.
The story of Puss in Boots is all about the treasure that can be hidden in insignificant little things. If you pay close attention, you can awaken a little voice inside yourself that will encourage you to discover your talents, overcome barriers and realise your dreams. A little performance about a big hero.

Coproduction with Zomeropera Alden Biesen.

https://ioacademy.be/event/puss-in-boots-6-9-y/

https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2016/04/27/festival_van_vlaanderengrijptterugnaarvolksmuziek-1-2641206/

https://www.hln.be/gent/kids-odegand-komt-terug~a8d6c873/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF4cFGwD2pg

Costumes by Elena Werner have a decidedly modern touch – Ferrando and Guglielmo do not dress up as Albanian noblemen, but as bearded hipsters with tattooed upper bodies. An added introduction, prior to the overture, with Mozart (actor Floyd Koster) dressed in a “TEDx Salzburg” t-shirt giving a TED-talk explaining the 18th century context, and attempting to excuse the sexist tone of the work feels rather gimmicky. 

https://bachtrack.com/review-cosi-fan-tutte-reisopera-amsterdam-february-2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-CC41DkQ58

In her search for the right look for the clothing, costume designer Elena Werner discovered the Japanese ‘boro’ technique. Elena Werner: Timothy (Nelson, the director) wanted to work in the direction of contemporary clothing and then I discovered the Japanese ‘boro’ technique with which we can achieve exactly the look of the clothing that we have in mind for The Pearl Fishers. It gives the right ‘worn’ impression.” The boro technique has its origins in Japan. It arose from poverty and scarcity. whereby the clothing was restored layer by layer. Together with the symbolic patterns of the stitching, this layering is characteristic of the boro technique.

https://writteninmusic.com/nieuws/de-reisopera-presenteert-de-parelvissers/ https://handwerkcafezwolle.blogspot.com/2015/02/boro-sashiko-en-opera.html

https://www.theaterkrant.nl/tag/elena-werner/

https://www.theaterkrant.nl/recensie/de-parelvissers/nederlandse-reisopera/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOpsg5PgcLw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydneyl2S30o

https://www.hln.be/tv/in-belgie-opgenomen-the-white-queen-start-op-bbc-one~a965c37a/

https://www.kasteelvangaasbeek.be/

International Opera Academy

https://estelledelcambre.com/fr/fallen-thoughts-2/

Another notable experience was ‘Fallen Thoughts’ by Studio Eclipse. Technique is of great importance, but everything works out smoothly. On the whole, it was a pleasing hour under the evening sun.

https://backup.circuscentrum.be/gezelschappen/studio-eclipse/

https://www.journal-laterrasse.fr/chalon-dans-la-rue-7-region-chalon-sur-saone-festival/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnQKxN5Ugds&t=4s

International Opera Academy

https://www.lochshielfestival.com/

+ Marina Yee

https://www.bruzz.be/economie/modesector-reageert-verdeeld-op-de-crisis-2009-11-12

https://www.africamuseum.be/en