You've probably noticed on our front page: Overdose.am has been taken over by Amsterdam International Fashion Week. Such an overwhelming amount of fashion shows and fashionistas just craving to be photographed equals many many new fashion posts. In this one, Thursday's 'SIS by Spijkers & Spijkers' show!
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Yesterday was my first day at the Amsterdam International Fashion Week A/W 2011 edition and I just couldn't wait to see some of the designers and models in action. My first show for today was The Green Fashion Competition. The eight finalists got a chance to showcase their collection and two winners were awarded at the end. The jury chose the winners based on their business plans and designs, in which they both underlined their ability to sustain our world's biodiversity while still producing catwalk-worthy collections.
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There is only one word to describe the new collection by Individuals: wow. It is dark and mysterious, but oh so sexy. The collection is named after the French word for orgasm: ‘Le Petit Mort', because they wanted to bring across a feeling of completely letting go, that rush of adrenaline when everything goes black.. After seeing the red laced-up boots that went far over the knees and a knitted dress that uncovered a lot of skin, they definitely had my heart racing with excitement.
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The morning of the second day of Amsterdam International Fashion Week Amsterdam brought two very interesting collections to the catwalk: Roparosa, by Roos van der Kamp, and Bravoure Amsterdam. Since 2007, Roparosa focused on defined, geometrical designs and edgy combinations of fluorescent colors.
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NON BY KIM, in collaboration with SALON/ and Museum Willet-Holthuysen, gave us an opportunity of having the unique experience of seeing her full collection in an entirely different concept. They did a presentation of their collection in a museum, yes a museum, instead of doing it on a catwalk. Entering the museum was quite an experience. I had never been there before and I was amazed by its beautiful interiors. The presentation itself was shown in several different rooms, corridors and floors.
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