TPS STUDIO: SHOOTING THE BYBORRE LOOKBOOK

Last week our team shot the brand new lookbook for Amsterdam based textile innovation studio Byborre (2010) at our TPS Studio. Not your average, straightforward lookbook shoot, but a very interesting one nonetheless. We photographed both models and some of Byborre’s famous friends in the labels’s new AW2019 collection titled The Layered Edition™. The special structure of the materials, which Byborre developed in partnership with GORE-TEX and The Woolmark Company, required a different approach in terms of backdrop and lighting. So for this shoot we got to think and work outside the box a bit. Below Peter elaborates on the lookbook shoot we had last week and why Byborre and TPS are such a good match.

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IT’S A MATCH
“Borre (Akkersdijk) and I have known each other for over ten years. As I photographed some of his first collections. I always felt Borre was different from most design students and designers. He isn’t focused on just being a designer, he just wants what he’s doing to have a certain relevance, which in my opinion is very refreshing. Like me he studied at the Eindhoven Design Academy, which connects us. Borre is an atypical designer, he’s always pushing boundaries, he is process minded and he is an innovator who continuously thinks out of the box. At TPS we work like that too, which makes Byborre a great match as a client. We all got so much positive energy from our first meeting at the Byborre  workspace we immediately got excited to start working for them. For their collection The Layered Edition™ we’ve now photographed the flats and the lookbook.”

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LOOKBOOK SHOOT
“During the lookbook shoot we shot 24 looks on both models and some of Byborre’s famous friends, family and people they admire. This turned out to be quite a challenge. I would describe the set of the shoot as an organised chaos. But it all turned out alright and we learned so much from doing things differently than we’re used to. Plus, I have to admit generating extra publicity by involving influencers from the cultural scene into the process is a very smart move everyone benefits from in the end.”

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TECH SAVVY
“Byborre is extremely tech savvy. I still can’t get over the things he created with his circular knitting machine and I don’t know any other designer who owns a machine like that. As Byborre works on the frontiers of material development, functionality and aesthetics through engineered knits it was highly important to get the material message across in our lookbook pictures. The volume, structure and color of the garments all had to be clearly visible. Our goal was to make people want to feel the fabric just by looking at the pictures. This required a specific light plan on set, working with spotlights highlighting certain parts of the Byborre designs.”

FUTURE THINGS
“The way I see it Borre has managed to create a perfect balance between being creative and commercial in his way of working in fashion. Besides his own Byborre label and studio he does a lot of research and development for big sportswear brands. This gives him the financial freedom to not have to make any concessions for his own brand. Byborre forms the perfect mix of sportswear and streetwear, it has the right edge, it’s modern, it’s innovative. Borre doesn’t criticize the polluted fashion system but is just showing us how it can be done differently. Therefore I think the future has a lot in stores for Byborre and we’re excited to be part of that.”

Please find the PDF of the lookbook shoot below.

Versace Menswear Fashion Show Milan FW2019

The Michael Kors Holdings Limited might have taken over, that doesn’t mean anything’s going to chance. Donatella Versace made that clear in her interview with the Financial Times. Yet she didn’t want to elaborate any further. Tonight’s collection proved Versace was still very Versace. Male models as well as hit-girls/today’s supermodels Adut Akech, Kaia Gerber, Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski walked the show. It started off with a bondage theme (harness printed on T-shirt and vests) in mostly red and black, safety pins were a nice little extra (iconic Versace). Then the collection got more playful and sporty. With striped prints, leopard prints and neon (pink and yellow) collored pieces. Versace logo’s here and there. Sportswear shorts and black suit jackets looked hot on the guys as lace detailed slip dressed made the girls look Ver(sace)y sexy!

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Dsquared2 Menswear Fashion Show Milan FW2019

Steep, Nirvana and Opulence were the key words to Dsquared2’s FW2019 collection as it touched themes such as wintersport, grunge and psychedelic influences. Even though Dean and Dan don’t usually hold back on their collections they now went (even more) all out. Guys rocked tank tops, fur vests, metallic coats, leather pants and asymmetrical earrings. Girls sported skimpy shorts, shearling coats, disco dresses and chokers. Prints were as extravagant as can be with tie dye effects and psychedelic patterns. If there’s a Dsquared motto to life (dress) by next year it’s Don’t hold back or All out as you will.

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Prada Menswear Fashion Show Milan FW2019

Tonight’s Prada show initially was about the understanding of humanity. And to convey that message Miuccia Prada chose horror movies as the shows theme. From Frankenstein to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. And so the show felt dark and alienated, but in a pretty kind of way. Models wore crazy and colored wigs underneath their hats and caps as they sported a mix of boxy suits and sexy dresses. The utility trend that is now landing in stores was well represented. Large pockets on suits, blouses and even dresses. What made it sexy were the bare shoulders from underneath some of the off shoulder dresses and the multiple belts tied around the waist (for male models too). A dark starting point with quite a seductive outcome.

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Dolce & Gabbana Menswear Fashion Show Milan FW2019

Timeless elegance, that’s what the dressed up Dolce & Gabbana men represented today. The models looked so dapper in the no less than 130 looks. Their luxurious suits were all perfectly tailored and full of detail. “Dressed up like a million dollar trooper / Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper. Puttin’ on the ritz”, the soundtrack played. And these Dolce boys indeed looked like the finest gentlemen, dressed to the nines, about the enter the Ritz. Whether dressed in golden jacquard suits or corduroy suit and pants or completely in tweed; they looked every bit their part. Quilted and velvet robes added to the wealthy appearance of their looks. Not to mention the detailed shoes fit for a lord. The finale of sparkling (disco) suits topped it all off. Everything in excess. That’s undeniably Dolce & Gabbana.

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YAYA Catwalk Fashion Show FW2019

On Monday evening we took our seats at the Yaya fashion show at the Zuiveringshal in Amsterdam. What a lovely way to start the week! For Fall / Winter 2019 the Dutch fashion brand dived it’s collection into the mysterious Far East and the elusive Japanese society. “Where function meets form and words are as important as silence.” Titled “The Essentials” the show was about creating perfect harmony through contradictions.

Divided into three themes it kicked off with a series of cool and modern looks existing of fashion pieces in somewhat the same color tones. Like a white sweater worn with a white pair of joggers, off white boots and an off white cardigan. Or a skirt, top and boots in the same beige/sand colored palette. Dresses had kimono sleeves, knitwear came with balloon sleeves. The outfits appeared comfy, wearable and desirable all at once. Like the ultimate basic pieces, that are so strong through their simplicity, to build a complete wardrobe upon.

Prints of flowers, birds and dragons gave the collection it’s Eastern, Japanese inspired vibe. Caps and sneakers, bomber jackets, oversized hoodies, leggings and mesh details added a sporty touch to the looks. In line with the logomania trends YAYA was used a a print on some of the knitwear pieces.

A few teddys coats and fur jackets added some extra cosines. And we have a crush on those long puffers. To wear with those skinny jeans, army green shirt and sneakers. Or simply any other outfit shown that night. ‘Cause that’s one of the great things about the Yaya collections; they’re designed in a way almost all items of a collection can be worn together and they can also easily be blended in with your own wardrobe. And we’re sure ours is ready for this hint of the Far East.

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Catwalk Trend Spring/Summer 2019: Polka Dot

We’ve got the hots for polka dots! The classic print that never seems to go out of style now popped up in every big fashion capital. Burberry presented us with an airy skirt + blouse with polka dot print and even made sure there was a pair of heels to match. Hedi Slimane designed an off shoulder bow shaped dress worn with biker boots. At Dolce & Gabbana it was a black and white polka dot suit paired with a green bag, green shoes and statement jewelry. Furthermore the polka dot came in the form of a blouse (Caroline Herrera), a trenchcoat (MaxMara) and a sheer dress worn over white undies. If anything we may conclude this season’s polka dot print is more versatile than it has ever been. Reason the more to like it and find the form that suits you best!

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Catwalk Trend Spring/Summer 2019: Branded Jewelry

If you’ve invested in designer stuff you want to show it off. And that’s just what the logomania trend is all about. Not just in fashion but in jewelry and accessories too branded items are making up for the biggest part of the profit for most fashion houses. And so inevitably that’s where designers put the focus. Chanel, which presented an all over branded spring collection had CHANEL earrings, multi chain necklaces, body chains and bracelets. We spotted some highly desirable, chunky Balenciaga earrings. And at Dior the metal chokers proclaimed the name of the brand. Li la logomaniaaa (in full force)!

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Catwalk Trend Spring/Summer 2019: New Neutrals

Sure, springtime is perfect for wearing color. After a long winter with cold and gloomy days you can’t wait to go all out with brights and prints. Yet, you know what works amazing in spring too? Neutrals! Burberry knows it. Chloé knows. Dior knows. Along with the others like MaxMara, Stella McCartney, Marni and Jil Sander. Pairing your favorite beige with a touch of sand and something next to nude is the way to rock this trend as soon as spring is around (or as soon as you feel like sporting your new s/s2019 wardrobe). Elegant, chic and sophisticated; you can’t even skip this trend if you wanted to.

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Streetstyle Trend Spring/Summer 2019: Touch of Orange

We might still have a few cold months ahead of us, but it never hurts to look forward to things. And currently one of those things is the color orange. It popped up everywhere on the streets of Milan, New York and Paris. No denying this trend! From tangerine to neon, make sure to make that color statement. This spring, but even this winter. Some brightness to cheer up a gloomy January day. A splash of color that puts not only a smile on your face but on the faces of others too. And as the streetstyle stars demonstrated wearing orange together can be even more fun! From ladylike to utility; orange is the new black (and works great with black too) again.

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