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Never Wither, the secret life of the artificial flower

Never Wither, the secret life of the artificial flower

Apr 25, 2013 |  by  |  Art, Event

Dennis Duijnhouwer is a photographer from Amsterdam who's known for his street photography. About seven years ago he took his first picture of an artificial plant. Something just intrigued him about it, the way it just sat there. He started to wonder. Why do people have artificial flowers, and why do they exist? (..more)

Krijg de Kleren! spring edition

Krijg de Kleren! spring edition

Apr 4, 2013 |  by  |  Event, Fashion

We’re all sick if this weather. It’s ridiculous. I can’t stop sneezing and coughing, I still have to wear my winter coat and I instantly get a cold if I don’t wear a scarf. This is madness! I’m sooo ready for drinks in the park, watching people from the terrace and summer festivals. Luckily, the girls behind Krijg de Kleren! feel the same way. So why don’t we all just pretend it’s warm and maybe we’ll trick the sun into shining? (..more)

Bacchanalia from Brabant to Brazil at Roest

Bacchanalia from Brabant to Brazil at Roest

Feb 16, 2013 |  by  |  Event, Food, Music

The weather is way too cold, the skies in Amsterdam are grey, and your sexy summer garments are hiding somewhere deep down in your closet, forcing you to wear knitted sweaters and ugly boots. A winter depression is near. So what better excuse for a sunny carnival party? This Saturday, Amsterdam Roest will host a carnival that will take you from Brabant all the way to Brazil. (..more)

Fashion Week after at Kriterion Couture

Fashion Week after at Kriterion Couture

Jan 26, 2013 |  by  |  Event, Fashion, Spots

This Sunday in the context of Fashion Week and this month's Modern Classics theme; Fashion, Film and Photography; Kriterion will host the first edition of 'Kriterion Couture'. On this day, Kriterion collaborates with Moose&Goose, a young Amsterdam fashion brand, which customizes vintage clothes into one of a kind designer garments. (..more)

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 3 - Sjaak Hullekes

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 3 – Sjaak Hullekes

Jan 26, 2013 |  by  |  Event, Fashion

Today I popped my 'men's collection' cherry at the Sjaak Hullekes fashion show. I really didn't know what to expect or what kind of interesting things I would be able to tell you about men's fashion. And although this single collection does not make me an expert in menswear -yet-, Sjaak Hullekes left me with enough to show you. (..more)

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 1 - People Of The Labyrinths

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 1 – People Of The Labyrinths

Jan 24, 2013 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

Score! Redhead models! And I happen to loooooove gingers; I dye my hair trying to be one. Founders and designers Hans Demoed and Geert de Rooij say they are so inspired by redheads, they started an online search for ginger models to walk this show. People Of The Labyrinths (POTL) is known for their handmade garments. They design, sew, dye and print everything by hand, and that fact is already one of the reasons why POTL is so great. The show tonight came in three parts and showed everything they're good at. (..more)

Sophie's Choice: Painter Kiki Art

Sophie’s Choice: Painter Kiki Art

Nov 26, 2012 |  by  |  Art

Sophie’s choice is a series of portraits of young artists I want you to meet and keep an eye on. Why? Because they are inspiring, talented and doing what they like to do most. They are people with a passion for their art, on their way to becoming the greatest artists of today and tomorrow. The new generation is here! Next up is Kiki Weerts. (..more)

Sophie's Choice: Film artist Lisa Smidt

Sophie’s Choice: Film artist Lisa Smidt

Oct 17, 2012 |  by  |  Art

Let me introduce you to the first artist. Lisa Smidt is a young artist from Amsterdam, who makes beautiful short films, in which she creates a world somewhere in between fantasy and reality. Film is only one of her disciplines. She knows how to work with graphics, photography, fashion and film, and combines all those art forms into her own productions. She initiates them, produces, creates, directs, designs and animates from scratch. (..more)

Visit some off-grid theatre at Roestige Planken

Visit some off-grid theatre at Roestige Planken

Sep 20, 2012 |  by  |  Art, Event

Last week, from Thursday until Sunday, a new theatre festival took place at the terrain of Amsterdam Roest. So, you might be wondering why I would write an article about an event that already took place? Because next weekend it will happen all over again, and I wouldn’t want you to miss it. (..more)

Amsterdam Fashion Week: Spijkers en Spijkers

Amsterdam Fashion Week: Spijkers en Spijkers

Jul 14, 2012 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

Yesterday was my turn to go to the Amsterdam Fashion Week. Laura took place on the 'monkey rock' with our camera while I stood on the side and watched the Spijkers & Spijkers show. Unfortunately we didn't get seats this time, so I had to stand in the back on my very uncomfortable –but very pretty– high heels. Still, it didn't stop me from enjoying the show. (..more)