Dolls and fashion from the post war years were presented in a “Fashion Show at Haus der Seidenkultur HdS”. This formed part of the temporary exhibition “Zeitgeist in Dolls’ Houses”. Therefore it was not fashion models but the small inhabitants from the dolls’ houses who strode along the catwalk in the museum in Luisenstraße 15. 

Astrid Keusemann was responsible for this unique presentation. The trained bookseller and librarian is now employed in the Information Department at the library of the University Duisburg-Essen. 
For many years now she has collected German dolls’ houses because it fascinated her to decorate the miniature homes. “Each of these home, design and fashion styles led me to another period in history which I aim to represent as accurately as possible,” says Keusemann. And: “In addition I love leafing through old newspapers and advertisements, a passion which I as a blogger share with many other collectors.” 
The very different fashion show at HdS depicted the departure from the corset and also the advent of women’s trousers. A revolution in women’s fashion in the 20th century was presented on the miniature catwalk by the occupants of the dolls’ houses.  The accompanying illustrated talk with photos from old fashion catalogues, magazines and advertisements clearly showed the changes in the miniature and real world of fashion. 
Extension of the temporary exhibition 
Due to the large number of visitors, the temporary exhibition “Zeitgeist in Dolls‘ Houses” is being extended until 11.11.2018. 

For Astrid Keusemann old fashion magazines provide a favourite source of information about fashion over the past decades.Photo: Keusemann
Stadtfernsehen (Local television station) made a short film
The local Krefeld television station also reported on this well visited event. Just click on the link and you can watch live and in colour. 
https://stadtfernsehen-krefeld.de/0358-puppen-und-mode-der-nachkriegszeit-im-haus-der-seidenkultur/