Backstage at INDIVIDUALS SS2017

Take a look backstage at the show of Individuals yesterday. Models are getting ready for the runway. Make up: check. Hair: check. Shoes: check. Accessories: check. Outfit: check. Ready. Set. Go!

INDIVIDUALS SS2017

Yesterday iNDiViDUALS presented its latest S/S 2017 collection. It’s already the 21st collection of this Dutch womenswear brand. The brand is a platform for fashion creativity, managed by third and fourth year students of Amfi, allowing them to experience the demand of the fashion industry. It provides them with an unmatched experience for future endeavours post-graduation.

The brand is a collective of 27 creative minds changing every season. This creates a continuing narrative, responding to the evolving Zeitgeist. All tasks and responsibilities are covered by the design, management and branding departments. Fusing these three departments makes for the successful formula that is iNDiViDUALS.

iNDiViDUALS is an initiative of AMFI – Amsterdam Fashion Institute and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

 

 

An ode to Prince: stop and Stare

His signature looks became just as famous as his music. He worked those flared legs, cropped tops, wide cuffs and high collars like nobody else could. Adding some sheerness, some shimmer and some shine. From jumpsuits to disco suits, a hoodie here, a hat there. His outfits slightly dark yet full on glam and always unmistakable ‘Prince’. He inspired the fashion world and vice versa. Even for SS2016 we could feel Prince’s style throughout some of the collections. Outfits created even before the world was going to have to miss a legend, in terms of music ánd style. We picked some summer looks that Prince would be able to rock on stage. Touches of purple and brocade as seen at Dries van Noten. Some silky suits from Gucci’s collection. High collars and waistcoats as show by Louis Vuitton. And transparencies shown by the likes of Ann Demeulemeester, Givenchy and Costume National. To make sure everyone would stop and ‘Stare’…

 

WOMENSWEAR SS2016: Whatever suits you

Forget the conservative skirt suit, secretary chic just got a fancy update for SS2016. Looking office proof was never this interesting and versatile. Plus, we’re finally getting offered more and more options to express our own personal style on the work floor. Suit jackets are worn as a dress (as seen at Emporio Armani and Dior). Sleeveless waist suits are having a moment (as seen at Lanvin and Stella McCartney). Showing your midriff is just fine (according to Dior and Céline). You can opt for a mix of bright colors (as presented by Dries van Noten and Gucci). Stripes and checks make things even more interesting (Miu Miu and Prada proved that). All black is forever (shown by the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Vandevorst and Altuzarra). You can be a business babe and rock pinstripes at the same time (Versace and Givenchy show you how). Plus worn with a matching snapback that old school tweed (Chanel) skirt suit doesn’t appear that dull anymore. So many ways to stun your colleagues and make office fashion just a little more interesting without looking off. Just find out what suits you and make it work (work, work, work).

 

WOMENSWEAR SS2016: Tie the knot

Around you head, in your hair, tied around your ponytail, attached to the shoulder straps of your hand bag, around your wrist, in front of your mouth (Burning Man style) as a belt through your Levi’s 501 jeans and of course around your neck (which offers you a ton of extra variations); no accessory as versatile as the scarf. And this season you’re able to rock all of the styles above and look right on trend. Pick a silky scarf, preferably a brightly colored one, like Dolce & Gabbana presented in their show, and just look for your favorite way to wear it. Instant summer feeling guaranteed! Plus, it’s the easiest way to effortlessly turn your SS2016 outfit up a notch or accessorize your messy beach hair. We simply love the choker chic style we saw at Dior. But Bottega Veneta too made it’s models look super cool with their double tied scarves. At Emporio Armani we were presented with a more classic style and both Gucci and Lanvin went for the scarf turned bow kind of glam. Have your pick and tie the knot.

ArtEZ Graduation Show 2016

It’s time for Graduation-shows again. The fashion department of Academy of Fine Arts in Arnhem (ArtEZ) kicked off with a big show, followed later this month by others. This year 24 students graduated at the Academy in Arnhem, and they presented their collection in the Elektrum in Arnhem. Among them are two graduates which are nominated for the Frans Molenaarprijs 2016: Johannes Offerhaus and Liesbeth Sterkenburg. Two other students will represent ArtEZ during Lichting 2016 which show will take place july 7th, Ailene of Elmpt and Johanna Bas Backer.
Other designers are participating in international contests. Laudy Verschuren, Boaz van Doornik and Maartje Janse (alumna from 2015) were nominated for the Mittelmoda Fashion Award 23rd Edition in Italy. Alissa Nicolai and Max Beets are selected for the Apolda European Design Award in 2017, a fashion contest that takes place in Germany once every 3 years

All graduates will show their collections in an exhibition about ArtEZ Finals 2016 in Arnhem from june 29th till july 3rd during the ArtEZ Finals exhibition in the Rietveld building at Onderlangs 9 in Arnhem.
Here are the highlights of the show and groupshots of all the collections.

BEAUTY TREND SS2016: You Got it Twisted

Forget those French braids, fishtail braids and waterfall braids tutorials you can never get right. This season’s hair trend offers yo one of the easiest braid styles of all time: the rope braid. First, put your hair into a ponytail and create two sections. Then twist each one in the same direction, cross the two sections over each other and secure it at the ends with an elastic band. Was a DIY-explanation ever this short? Seems like a hair styling gig anyone can try out. And even though it’s half the effort you would otherwise put into those other braids, the result is just as chic. Just look at how the hair artists at Altuzarra, J. W. Anderson, Alberta Ferretti, Gucci and Sportmax interpreted the hottest hairstyle trend of this summer.We say: it’s the ideal holiday hairdo; straight out of the pool, keep it cool. You got it twisted!

WOMENSWEAR SS2016: It-shoes of the season

You might still be rocking your Stan Smith sneakers (and that is A-OK), but it’s about time to switch things up a bit. Summer season is just around the corner and a new season asks for some fresh footwear. Towering high or flat as a pancake, simple and sober or accessorized to the max; there’s a shoe trend to match every style. Let us walk you through it.

From silver lining to silver shoes. Sky high as seen at Gucci or fiercely pointed as shown by Givenchy. You’re bound to feel like a princess. And you know what..these shoes are made to hit the dancefloor!

Word on the street is Western booties are having a major moment. Just look at how Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam and Céline interpreted the trend. Some daisy dukes and an off shoulder ruffled top to match and you’re good to go.

At Gucci and MiuMiu the high heels were an absolute shoe party. Proving you can think out of the box with shoe details like studs, buckles and bright colors. Shoe statement!

Comfort first with the geisha inspired sandals Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Chloé introduced. Decorated with colourful pompoms or worn with socks; hello Huarache girls!

Living on the edge gets a whole new meaning with the platform shoes Chanel, Stella Mc Cartney, Versace and Dries van Noten designed. The ultimate footwear to add a few extra centimers and act as if you have legs for daysz.

Cool kids Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger (who else?!) are sticking with the urban sneaker style. Whether clean or given a colourful update the white sneaker still has what it takes.

Balansé and Élevé; better work on your ballet dancing skills if you want to rock Miu Miu’s latest it-shoes. And if you’re up for some ankle ribbons a tight body to match is the next step. Tutu!

So, now you know what shoes to match your summer wardrobe. Which ever style you opt for, just have a little fun with it. The summer is yours!

MENSWEAR TREND ss2016: Just Drop It

When it comes to hemlines in the womenswear department they seem to change a bit every year; rising and dropping in line with the latest trends. This year menswear shorts are doing the same thing. Hemlines are dropping and long shorts seem to dominate the SS2016 menswear image. Balmain, Armani and Dsquared are just a few of the brands covering the longer short for summer. Yet the fact that they’re all at knee length might be just about the one thing those shorts have in common. Animal printed (Coach), bright pink (Dsquared), double layered (Balmain), baby blue and 7/8 (Emporio Armani); more is a bore doesn’t apply here. They came in heavy; leather look (and some palmtrees) at Dsquared and suede at Fendi, silky: at Philip Lim and Dolce & Gabbana, sophisticated; Gucci and Jil Sander and ultra casual; Long and Kenzo. Proof that you can go either way with this year’s summer short. Whether office ready or beach bound; any man should be able to smoothly work the short into this season’s wardrobe. And most importantly: have a little fun while he’s at it. Donatella Versace is showing just how that is done, sending out her male models in head to toe lilac looks, shorts worn over trousers. Out of the box, indeed!

P.S. For those who will never give into the man wearing shorts-trend: just drop it. Hermes, Neil Barett, Walter van Beirendock, Haider Ackermann, Valentino, Thom Browne and Saint Laurent skipped shorts all along this season.

P.S.2 For those guys who prefer showing a little more leg we’ve got a trend report on extra short shorts (by the likes of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada) coming up in two weeks.

BEAUTY TREND SS2016: Special Effect

Do not try this at home. Some of the most outstanding beauty looks of this season might have been the icing on the cake of an incredible runway outfit, in real life they won’t have the same special effect. Not only will you run the risk of looking ridiculous, you won’t even be able to recreate those beauty extravaganzas by yourself. DIY is a no go. We admit, those quilted smokey eyes looked to die for on Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid. But since we already have a hard time drawing a smooth eyeliner we won’t even go there. Same goes for the bright colored fantasy eye make-up at Fendi. On the runway it was a success, in the streets it’s bound to turn out as a mess. The full on glitter faces we spotted at Burberry and Julien McDonald sure had us inspired for any upcoming glamorous partay, although we will not go all the way like the make-up artists did backstage. Their was one crazy beauty trend we can actually try at home. Thanks to the launch of Armani Beauty’s red mascara (Black Ecstasy) we can now actually try out those red eyelashes we spotted at the Emporio Armani show. Of course in a more subtle way. Oh and we’ll keep in mind those (kinda scary) doll eyes the models at Dorhout Mees were sporting. They might just turn this year’s Halloween appearance into a hit.

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