Sage and Ivy and the mysterious muze of the light
There we were, out of the setting we are used to. Designer Alexa van Engelen of the label Sage and Ivy choose an antique mirror studio for her collection presentation. She chooses her locations carefully and always goes for the most special ones. The studio was located in an old building in Amsterdam. Many old mirrors adorned the old walls. It looked very Parisian. Subtle light and piano music completed the picture. (..more)
The twenties according to Bravoure
Marlene Dietrich is back! The wave shapes –but far more modern- the high thin eyebrows, and warm orange tones; something very recognisable. The look had to be mentioned, it was wonderful. But lovely Marlene Dietrich was not the inspiration for the Bravoure collection, the 20’s were. (..more)
Your guide to Fashion Week downtown part 2
So, here you are! Its weekend! What to do, what to do? As I promised, I made a downtown schedule to make your Fashion Week weekend a memorable one. Get ready! (..more)
Un crime très élégant at SIS by Spijkers&Spijkers
SIS by Spijkers and Spijkers, who doesn’t know them? It is one of those shows that everybody wants to attend and boy did everybody attend! In a crowded Salon we were presented with the 12/13 collection. A short film clip opened the show and French music started to play in (..more)
A sit down with designer Anne de Grijff
At the Next & Cutting Edge show during the Modefabriek there is room for a lot of new talent. One of them is Anne de Grijff. My eye was immediately pulled to her collection because of its simplicity yet edginess and signature black looks. I’m not necessarily a person who wears black all the time but somehow I’m drawn to collections with lots of black in it. The collection popped against the all-white catwalk and background, resulting in pure perfection. (..more)
Your guide to Fashion Week downtown
Yes people, the fashion week madness has begun! But let’s be honest, most of us don’t receive a phone call from Bas Kosters or an invite on our doormat from Spijkers en Spijkers. Time to jump to other options: Friday the downtown programme of Amsterdam International Fashion Week started. Let me be your guide to the most worthy exhibitions, most greedy-making pop-up stores and the most fashionable places to eat, sip and hang-out. Stick with me and I’ll hook you up! (..more)
Twenties glam and bitterballen at the ELLE Style Awards
Thursday evening was a magical evening; it was the evening of the ELLE Style Awards. The 'Roaring Twenties' themed evening promised to be a chic night that would take us back to the mysterious 1920s. And très chic it was! Held in the beautiful Scheepvaartmuseum it literally breathed roaring twenties. Under a starry sky with mysterious lights, flapper girls served the drinks, subtle sounds of the twenties played in the background, and the guests looked like they flew in from the mysterious time age. (..more)
Go treasure hunting at the IJ-Hallen
The IJ-hallen (IJ-halls) is one of my favourite places for finding vintage treasures. I know, when you first see the IJ-Hallen it isn’t love at first sight. It’s nothing like walking into small cosy vintage shop with loads of lovely vintage treasures. But believe me, there’s much to be discovered! When I ask people around me about the IJ-Hallen they only vaguely know what the concept is, so it’s time to fill you in with all the information about this concept and send you guys off to this vintage-budget-place. (..more)
