Impressions of AFW FW2012 Day 1
January 26, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under AIFW, Amsterdam, Backstage, Events, Fashion, Fashion Professionals, Featured Items, models, People, Presentations, Snapshots
The first day of Amsterdam Fashion Week is a fact. Highlights of yesterday were the opening party, the Sjaak Hullekes-show and the Bas Kosters-show, with the launch of his magazine Extra Kak and a performance of the designer himself.
Bas Kosters Catwalk Fashion Show Amsterdam FW2012
January 26, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Featured Items
On the first night of Amsterdam Fashion Week Bas Kosters blew us away with his spectacular show and performance. He started off playbacking (into an old telephone) to his own song, surrounded by five crazy dancers. Then his show started.
The influence of his sponsor for the night, phone company Vodafone, was clearly visible throughout the show. A fantastic mix of songs which involved telephones or calling (Lady Gaga – Telephone, Anita Ward – Ring My Bell, to name a few) was played. The song were interrupted a few times by a lady from a phone company saying something like: “We’re busy right now. Please hold the line” at which all models stood still.
Fashion wise it was a collection as crazy as ever. Telephone prints, letter prints, fluffly and fringed items came by. Bas designed printed leggings, long (dress-y) hoodies, structured pants and belly revealing tops. A black dress which had his face printed on it looked stunning due to the color combinations. The other prints just looked joyful and fun.
It-girl Valentijn de Hingh closed the show in an larger than life black and white printed dress with matching hat, wow!
For about twenty minutes we all took a trip to the Bas Kosters universe. In his own way the extravagant designer turned his Amsterdam Fashion Week show into one big party. Cheers to that!
ADO LES SCENTS by HYUN YEU Preview Amsterdam Fashion Week
January 26, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Featured Items, Menswear
Fashion Brand Ado Les Scents will show it’s fall/winter 2012/2013 collection on today at 1.00 PM. Designer Hyun Yeu spoke with us about his brand new collection and how he came up with his inspiration.
Title
“The name of my new collection is 1984, after the book written by British writer George Orwell. In this book he focuses on the Western world in the year 1984. People work in factories and live a said, colorless existence. This became my inspiration for the show.”
Hard work
“I came up with this 1984 theme, since I was having a lot of down energy. After years of working in the fashion industry I realized everything is really difficult. It is very hard work and sometimes fashion also feels like a factory, in which everyone is just making a small part.”
Collection
“I translated this down energy through monotone clothes, with hardly any identity. All items we designed look very similar. I used lots of black and grey and just a little bit of wine color. The collection is really about what menswear actually is. We will show about 22 looks. Since we have been to Florence and go to Paris right before the show our collection is already completed.”
Joy
“Though my inspiration is not so cheerful, I am very much looking forward to the show. I love showing my work to a broad audience and I like the vibe at Amsterdam Fashion Week. I enjoy working with a great team of models and hair & makeup stylists; it makes me feel fashion is alive. When we prepare for the show I also want everyone to have a really good time. Backstage preparations is not work for us; we are just enjoying. It’s like a holiday to us.”
Bas Kosters Backstage Catwalk Fashion Show Amsterdam FW2012
January 26, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under Backstage, Fashion, Featured Items
Check out our backstage images of the fantastic Bas Kosters fashion show.
Bas Kosters Front Row Catwalk Fashion Show Amsterdam FW2012
Bas Kosters showed his brand new collection on Wednesday night.
Are you curious who were present at the his fashion show?
Check out our front row pictures.
Sjaak Hullekes Catwalk Fashion Show Amsterdam FW2012
January 25, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Featured Items, Menswear
Moroccan sounds, a Moroccan smell (!) and half naked dancers; Sjaak Hullekes’ show has started!
Inspired by Gemstone, Marrakesh, the movie Pink Narcissus and clips of Serpentine Dancers Sjaak presented a beautiful collection in warm, rich shades like amber and aubergine.
He showed perfectly tailored pants, shirts and jackets. There were gorgeous woolen winter coats and perfect felt hats. Sjaak even designed some underwear (including a few strings!) worn by eight dancers who made the show extra special.
It’s been five years since Sjaak showed his work during Amsterdam Fashion Week and we’re very glad he is back!
Sjaak Hullekes Backstage AFW FW2012
January 25, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under AIFW, Amsterdam, Fashion, Fashion Professionals, Featured Items, make-up, Menswear, models
Take a look backstage at Sjaak Hullekes, who’s show was part of the openings night of Amsterdam Fashion Week. Models get pampered and ready for the show.
Goodiebag!? Sjaak Hullekes Catwalk Fashion Show FW2012
January 25, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Goodiebags
The goodiebag contained
magazine James
Diary 2012 Paperblanks
Photo cover Prada LG
Two books of Sjaak Hullekes New collection
Estimated Value: 10 euro
Rating: 6
Front Row Sjaak Hullekes FW2012
January 25, 2012 by Jetty
Filed under Fashion, Featured Items, Frontrow
Curious who were there at the Sjaak Hullekes show? Check out the front row!
Collectie Arnhem Catwalk Fashion Show Amsterdam FW2012
Today Collectie Arnhem presented it’s new collection designed by a group of ArtEZ students. Their designs came with bold stripes, enormous ruffles, sequins and neon colors. Male and female students walked the catwalk to the loud beat that was played in high heels and bright stocking. They wore pants with enormous legs, wide tops and long stiff dresses. Their faces were neon colored and they wore bright caps. It felt a bit like a circus but we certainly got a positive vibe from it!
