The launch
The differences in age and type among the dancers reflect our concept of ‘women at the age of influence’, while the variation in rhythm and movements throughout the piece reflects a day in the lives of such enterprising women. The circle in which the dancers move is a reflection of the Furore logo itself. While the “O” or a circle that stands for “seasonless” and “circular” or sustainability, the underlying horizontal line represents empowerment or the power of being a woman.
The dance was created by Belgian choreographer Gilles Pollet and brought to life by dancers Annabel Reid, Gala Moody, Inês Carijo, Kayoko Minami, María Peredo Guzmán, Marilia G A Silva, Marion Bosetti, Mooni Van Tichel and Natascha Pire. Furore invited The Colorist Orchestra, an unusual pop/chamber music collective founded and led by Aarich Jespers and Kobe Proesmans, to create a tailor-made sound mix to accompany the piece.
The launch
On September 1, 2019, our fashion label Furore by Designer and Art Director Elke Baert, was relaunched under the wings of FFDI. Furore breaks away from the traditional fashion calendar and focuses on slow fashion and a seasonless approach. An innovative element is the Never Out of Stock collection, an outstanding selection of recurring essentials. In addition to this, Furore presents surprising Limited Edition items and unique Collection pieces.
Our young brand wants to make strong entrepreneurial women shine on the basis of their individuality and empower them to step into the limelight, full of confidence. The (re) launch of Furore in the flagship store in Antwerp, was accompanied by a suitable opening act in the nearby Stadsschouwburg: “A dance for women at the age of influence”.
The basic premise behind the choreography for Furore was based on the similarities between what makes a great dancer and what makes a great entrepreneur. Through the ages it has become clear that dancers make the best entrepreneurs: they have resilience, determination, perseverance, courage, confidence, good time management, creativity, passion, commitment, leadership, adaptability, dedication, motivation, curiosity and resourcefulness – all aspects which are indispensable to great dancers and great entrepreneurs alike.
A dance for women at the age of influence
