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Trapped between dreams and reality with Rebecca Ward

Trapped between dreams and reality with Rebecca Ward

Jul 23, 2013 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

I'm not quite sure if I understood Ward's vision completely, but I do know that I was completely mesmerized by the garments presented on the catwalk. There was a great variety of textures, odd shapes, floral prints and extraordinarily looking frills. To be honest, I don't see myself wearing a garment which makes my already prominent hips even bigger, nor do I see myself pull off cut-out leather pants like these, but I do appreciate the craftsmanship and the exceptional pieces. (..more)

Sail away with Dido Yland

Sail away with Dido Yland

Jul 22, 2013 |  by  |  Event, Fashion

Sail Away is what echoes through the speakers as models wearing felt hats step out in colourful pantyhoses and modern day looking uniforms. It’s time to pack your tights, go get your socks and keep your luggage ready – you read that correct folks – because we’re in for a journey with Dido Yland! (..more)

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 5 - Marga Weimans

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 5 – Marga Weimans

Jan 29, 2013 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

All good things come to an end, and as always the final show on Amsterdam Fashion Week was expected to be nothing short of spectacular. This season Marga Weimans had the honour to stagger everyone in the final show, and given her reputation in wowing the crowd, I believe that there was no other suitable candidate in closing the week with a bang. The lights went out and visually supported by a projected animation displayed on the decor, the sound of Marga's voice reverberated through the audience as she spoke about DNA, technologic innovations and fashion. Suddenly the animated blue, red and orange DNA strands began to shine brighter than a diamond: showtime. (..more)

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 3 - Backstage Q&A with Cold Method head designer Dieter de Cock

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 3 – Backstage Q&A with Cold Method head designer Dieter de Cock

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

Going backstage during fashion week, it's like stepping into an alternative world: gorgeous models swarming all over the place, racks full of precious garments and pieces are stacked against every wall and there's no shortage of hair and beauty products as they fully cover each table. Within this somewhat chaotic setting a group of very good looking male models is being groomed before the Cold Method A/W 2013 show. While everyone runs around, head designer Dieter de Cock sits quietly at the bar - all calm before the storm. Time to ask him some questions about the upcoming show and his latest collection. (..more)

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 3 - Cold Method

Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 3 – Cold Method

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

An intimate location, yet a packed room with an anticipated crowd - that's probably the best way to describe the setting of the Cold Method show at Amsterdam Fashion Week yesterday evening. Although I'm aware of the fact that curiosity killed the cat, I was more than anxious about the show after my backstage Q&A with head designer Dieter de Cock. And I must say, I was more than pleased with the A/W 2013 collection. Guided by a live performance by The Dance, the (street-casted) models strutted the runway like kings as they welcomed us, the audience - the common people, into their eclectic kingdom... (..more)

Up Close #1 - Spring in Amsterdam

Up Close #1 – Spring in Amsterdam

Mar 28, 2012 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

This week the sun broke through the clouds, allowing people to overflow terraces while leaving their winter coats at home. Everybody's walking around with sunglasses on, women start to show off their legs in skirts and summer jackets are pulled out of the closet; it's spring! Thanks to the rising temperatures people and their (extravagant) accessories are now uncovered, out in the open and much easier to spot. So, get inspired by these photos and enjoy the start of spring! (..more)

Meet and Eat: De Laatste Kruimel

Meet and Eat: De Laatste Kruimel

Mar 15, 2012 |  by  |  Food, Photos, Spots

It was just another boring day as I was on my way to the university, when suddenly my attention got drawn to these overly cute windows filled with homemade pies and other good stuff. My heart pounded faster, my mouth started watering and a huge smile appeared on my face at the sight of all these delicious goodies. So you can imagine I actually skipped class to consume one of those cakes – a white chocolate cheesecake with strawberries, which I believe was screaming my name – at this amazing place called De Laatste Kruimel. Or as I call it: my new favourite hotspot. (..more)

Up Close at Claes Iversen

Up Close at Claes Iversen

Mar 14, 2012 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

When you invite people to an exceptional venue for a fashion show – the old church in the middle of the red light district – you can bet on it they will do their best to correspond with the location by showing off their fabulous fashion sense. Obviously this is what happened at last Monday’s Claes Iversen show. So instead of the usual runway photos, I focused on the fashion crowd and zoomed in on all kinds of accessories. From odd and hairy, to fab and shiny: enjoy this treat! (..more)

Art meets punctuality with Kidrobot for Swatch

Art meets punctuality with Kidrobot for Swatch

Sep 27, 2011 |  by  |  Fashion

For someone who's late all the time, a watch around the wrist is essential. So when I heard Swatch and Kidrobot teamed up and I received an invitation to attend the launch party at the insanely cool store Concrete, a certain feeling awoke. Has the time finally come for me to discover the watch that can make me more punctual with time? (..more)

Ordinary People Looking Extraordinary at Unlimited PR's bloggers event

Ordinary People Looking Extraordinary at Unlimited PR’s bloggers event

Sep 21, 2011 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

It was just another day of the week when more than twenty bloggers entered the Unlimited PR headquarters in Amsterdam for the second edition of their Style & Pose bloggers event. But what do you get when you put twenty fashionistas (and one fashionisto) together in one room following workshops, designing bags, creating mood boards and posing for cameras in new collections all afternoon? Exactly. Much laughter, and a complete overview of this moment’s must-have accessories. (..more)