what a challenge! what a risk! what a beauty! the curators of rotterdam’s het nieuwe instituut, in its amalgamation of national institutes of architecture, fashion, design, and new media the most exciting institution in a city with a plethora of fascinating cultural ventures (the terrific kunsthal is only a few minutes’ walk away), have transformed the house, both bricks and software, into a temporary fashion museum illustrating specifically the dutch history of the craft. equal parts exhibition, installation, playground, boutique, library, and haberdashery, it will drive your senses crazy as much as it will insist that you review your perspectives on topics like fabrication and sexuality. these were our favorite looks from this daring experiment, which runs through may 8, 2016…