Trend Report FW2016: Gotta love loafers

It has got to be one of the easiest pieces of footwear. Comfy yet chic, you just gotta love a good pair of loafers. Ideally worn under a pair of pleated pants, yet even shorts and skirts seem to make up for a good match. Fringed, tasseled, studded, metallic pink colored and even fur lined, the loafer has many identities. And speaking fur loafers, the controversial Gucci designs had fashion lovers going wild (we spotted so many in the streets of Milan) and animal organizations going ferocious. Both men and women, proving the loafer is the ultimate gender blending shoe that works all seasons. Bare legged or worn with glitter ankle socks; a good pair of loafers will take you to good places.

Beauty Trend Report FW2016: If you’re a lip girl…

I’m sorry, but did we just hear a sigh over there? A slightly annoyed sigh, breathing ‘here we go again, red lips bla bla’. Red lipstick doesn’t sound all to ground-breaking these days. But let’s not judge so quickly, shall we? Cause aren’t we as women just lucky bastards that we get to wear red lipstick every season, adding some extra something something to ourselves. Something that makes every woman slightly more attractive, sexy and elegant. That adds a little colour and sparkle to our sometimes hung-over pale faces (especially after last night during winter) and is the perfect compagnon to any nighttime (NYE!)event. For some it’s even a signature that really pulls us together. And if you’re not much of an eye girl, a red lip is your second best option. And the best part: it’s easy to recreate at home (bingo!). The only extra thing we need to do for now is tap into our 90’s mood again (I know it’s been long) and choose how deep and dramatic we’re prepared to go, because it can go quite deep this season. Follow Carolina Herrera’s and Donna Karan’s lead with Berry lips, or plum black lips as seen at Marc Jacobs. And what about a vivid crimson pout like Phillip Lim’s models? Tip: skip the red lipliner and use a clear lip pencil instead.

Beauty Trend Report FW2016: Flushed, dewy skin

One of the biggest -and trickiest- beautytrends for this fall concerns our skin. Our white canvas, the one we get to paint so many times. Like true Picasso’s we paint it every single day, even on our most natural days. You can use the most beautiful and bright colours and the most expensive make-up, but without a proper background you’re getting nowhere. And that’s where this one come’s in; dewy, toned-down skin. When it comes to radiance it’s very precise this time, only the high plains of the face. A semi-glow, like you’ve just been doing a very heavy and sweaty yoga glass. Like you’re shining from the inside out (which we hope you do). And the good thing is: it’s not too hard to pull it off ones you know the tricks. It’s all about hydration, good cleaning in the morning and before going to bed (otherwise it’s baaaad behaviour!) and the right use of sheer foundation. A touch of cream blush to create a natural flush to your face and cheeks to finish it off. Look at all this bright faces at Jason Wu, Stella McCartney and Chloe. Who doesn’t want to look like this on a daily basis? So let’s just all quit yoga and get this thing going.

Oh yes! God put a smile upon your face

Yes, fashion is a serious and sometimes hard job. You have to work hard, have awful party’s every night (no sleep at all), make long days and there’s quite some pressure (and deadlines, aaah!). But just as in many many other jobs. Sometimes we forget how important it is to keep smiling during stressful times or when we have so many things on our minds and the to-do list never seems to come to an end. Luckily during fashion week, one of the most hectic but also fun times, we spot lots of happy and crazy faces in the streets. Because laughing is so so important guys, it’s essential to our health and existence. Especially these days, where there’s a lot of anxiety and hatred in the world. Like Coldplay sings: Got put a smile upon your face, so let’s use it as much as we can.

7 ways to wear a biker jacket this season

No wardrobe is complete without it. But how to wear the biker jacket?
We´ve selected 7 styles to get you inspired for your updated biker chic look

 

 

 

Oversized, over a short (sexy) dress

 

Quasi chic, on one shoulder

MBFWA Campaignshoot, behind the scenes

A few weeks ago we shot the campaign for the next edition of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam in january 2016. Coming wednesday the official program will be presented. Take a look behind the scenes of the shoot we did in the Gashouder at Westerpark together with Elite Models, hair-artist Tommy Hagen, Make Up Studio, the lovely people from Fashion Week Nederland and our crew. And we especially want to thank Jef Montes for lending his beautiful dress.

Streetfashion The Kingpins Show Amsterdam

What are they wearing during the Kingpins Show Amsterdam? A Diesel dress, that vintage Levi’s or their latest handmade skirt? We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Amsterdam.

Global Denim Awards 2015

During the second edition of Global Denim Awards – an event made possible by e3 – a jury of international denim experts selected Sartoria Diletto and Italian mill Candiani Denim as the winning collaboration for this year’s Best Collection. A prize of €10.000 went to the designer. Over 750 denim professionals from around the globe were present at the runway show, while eight pair-ups of emerging designers and premier denim mills presented capsule collections at the Zuiveringshal of the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam. Denim mill Berto Industria Tessile (Italy) won the honorary Best Fabric award, as a recognition for its innovative denim fabrics.

Alber Elbaz leaves Lanvin; let’s look back on 14 amazing years

Alber Elbaz is leaving Lanvin after working as the brands head of design for fourteen years. A period in which the Isrealic creative revived the before called ‘sleeping beauty’. Fourteen years in which talented Elbaz managed to bring back the fashion house, that turned 125 last year, as one of the most influential brands known for it’s party proof and ultra elegant designs.

Presumably a discussion between Elbaz director Michèle Huiban and Chinese owner of the brand Shaw-Lan Wang made the 54 year old designer, who owns 10% of Lanvin, decide leave. Yet it is no secret that Elbaz has been struggling with the pace of today’s fashion (the pressure to design at least 6 collections a year) for quite a few seasons. He validly spoke out against the influence and noise of social media and the internet, changing fashion for the worse.

“In this digital age, we live through our screens, documenting the moment. We no longer look: we film. We no longer listen: we tape. And we no longer talk: we post”, he said.

The news of Elbaz’ exit at Lanvin arrives in the same week as the announcement of Raf Simons leaving Dior. Therefore Elbaz is named as a potential successor for Dior, even though nothing is confirmed yet.

So before we further eleborate on what Elbaz next move will be. Let’s look back on those fourteen years of Lanvin fashion under his wing. A period in which Lanvin enlivened, filled with highlights (it’s popularity growth with A-listers like Oprah and top models, Lanvin for H&M, the larger than life show props – the door, the chair, the stairs -, it’s refreshing use of diverse models in several campaigns ánd on the runway, the exposition Alber Elbaz/Lanvin: Manifeste of last year).

Shows like pure poetry that had everyone sitting on the edges of their seats.

Collections based on the idea that elegant clothing can in fact be comfortable, following the power, passion and insecurity of the modern woman, using and further developing Lanvin’s signature in the spirit of Jean Lanvin.

Thank you Alber Elbaz for fourteen amazing years of Lanvin fashion.

Streetfashion Paris Womenswear SS2016, Day 7

What are they wearing during the international fashion weeks? A Valentino dress, that vintage Dior or their latest Celine skirt? During the fashion weeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Fashion Week.

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