Jacob Kok Fashion Week Amsterdam FW2014

After watching a kaleidoscopic video with a virtual model talking about ‘little fluffy clouds’ and a moving backdrop Jacob Kok sent his models out on the LAB runway. They appeared sportive and modern in their structured, colorful pieces. They sported braided buns, backpacks and platform sneakers, details that gave away Koks eye for styling and accessories. Their hands in the pockets gave the girls a streetwise attitude. The link between fashion and technology, in which lays Koks focus, was visible in every single look. From the metallic sneakers to the shiny cream dress and some of the outstanding jewelry pieces. A short collection for Jacob Kok, but it impressed nevertheless.

Jonathan Christopher Homme Fashion Week Amsterdam FW2014

Jonathan Christopher Homme made his debut yesterday at Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Amsterdam, and so did Dutch stand-up comedian Jandino Asporaat. Since Jonathan Christopher made his wedding-suit he is fan of this label. It’s fresh, sexy and tough said Asporaat. And so was the collection Jonathan Christopher Homme presented yesterday, a mix of tough streetwear and sportswear and slick menswear classics.

Ready to Fish Fashion Week Amsterdam FW2014

After having presented her work on all kinds of impressive locations (like Het Rijksmuseum, her own store at the Prinsengracht) Ilja Visser returned to the Amsterdam Fashion Week today. She kicked off the evening schedule with her Ready to Fish by Ilja show. For fall Ilja served us a great variety of casual wear with just the right amount of edge. Well known model Yfke Sturm opened the show in an all black casual meets business attire, her hair combed backwards, hands in her pockets. She set the mood for what was about to follow. Ultra comfortable, loose fitting pieces that can take you from the office to a late dinner within seconds. Transparent looks (like a raincoat) and details stood out, as well as a few bright green pieces and several graphic printed details. Skirts were long, tops were loose. A chic, completely camel colored look certainly made some jaws drop in the audience, as did a structured, all grey piece that formed the ultimate mix of both a dress and a coat. Finished at the office? And done with dinner? You can even hit a party in these looks. As a matter of fact, the brand is organizing an impressive afterparty tonight. Are you ready to par..err ..fish?

FashionWeek Amsterdam FW2014 Fashion LAB EVAN Menswear & L. Rousseau

Evaa Kuik is the young designer behind the label EVAN Menswear. She studied Fashion design at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. Evaa Kuik gets her inspiration from her fascination with subcultures, music and sports from the past en present. She presented a tough collection with a street and sporty edge.

L. Rousseau got her degree at Istituto Marangoni and IED Fashion Lab, worked at Aquilano Rimondi,Roberto Cavalli, Max Mara, Alexander McQueen and Maliparmi and in 2011 she was selected from NEXT GENERATION CONTEST as emerging designer during Milano fashion week. She presented a feminine collection with beautiful prints and elegant shapes.

FashionWeek Amsterdam FW2014, this was Day 2

The second day of Fashionweek Amsterdam was a full day of catwalkshows all presenting different moods and styles, from experimental to elegant and rock ‘n roll. The day ended with the afterparty of Jan Boelo attend by many famous fans.

David Laport Fashion Week Amsterdam FW2014

David Laport made his debut at the catwalk of FashionWeek Nederland with a strong, beautiful and fragile collection based on the different sides of flowers – from full bloom to withered. Colors were bright and sunny, with lots of white, organge and yellow. His signature pleats adding a young elegance and contemporary character to the clothes.

Atelier MariaLux FashionWeek Amsterdam FW2014

Atelier MariaLux is the name of the label of designer Lilian Driessen. Her Fall/Winter 2014 collection was inspired by Coco Chanel and her opinion regarding feelings and dressing according to that. The most aspiring quote in the press-release was: “You only live but once so you might as well be amusing”.
The collection had a slightly vintage feeling with classics like the deux pieces, smoking-costumes and unstructured dresses. The vibe was casual, luxurious and elegant with a bohemien touch.
A live-band with different singers and musicians played a new version of Cry me a River, an evergreen. To seal a good memory of the show Lilian Driessen gave all guests a sample of her perfume. She surely succeeded!

FashionWeek Amsterdam FW2914 Fashion LAB: Franzel & Duran Lantink

Eric Franzel, the designer of Franzel Amsterdam, took a current subject like the loss of our privacy due to activities on the internet and Edward Snowden as an inspiration for his FW2014 collection. The vibe was sportswear/streetwear based, with bomberjacks, tracksuits and nylon raincoats wit velcro-details as the heart of his collection. Big logo’s were attached to the (black, gray, khaki) nylon and jersey garments screaming Privacy, Sell, Google and SaFeSex.

The second designer that showed during this Vodafone FashionLab show was Duran Lantink. This time he took the audience to what seemed a Mongolian culture. Silhouettes were stiff and angular, with lots of white, silver and neon-green. Cropped tops, wide pants and layers made an intriguing collection.

FashionWeek Amsterdam FW2014, this was Day 1

FashionWeek Amsterdam finally kicked off yesterday with a poetic show of Mattijs and a strong presentation of Aziz Bekkaoui which received a standing ovation. The festive openingsnight closed with a big birthday-cake tot celebrate the 10-th anniversary of FashionWeek Amsterdam.

Aziz Bekkaoui Fashion Week Amsterdam FW2014

Aziz Bekkaoui’s fashion show was the closing ‘act’ of tonight’s opening ceremony. The artist and designer, who has his roots in Morocco, treated us to a grande fashion spectacle – named Images Rule – that never seemed to end. “An homage to diversity”, as he stated in his show notes. A selection of soldiers dressed in black opened the show, marching to the beats of Fight the Power. Dark designs followed in a mix of materials like leather, lace and fur. Both men and women paraded in the show, yet their ensembles weren’t all that different for most of the part. Strong silhouettes, mix of textures and Bekkaoui’s eye for detail came through in all of the creations. Some looked modernly clean, others were richer, more accessorized and therefore appeared more classic. Enormous fur bags, high collars, long gloves and heavy head pieces made it a true f/w collection. No worries if next winter will be freezing cold; with Bekkaoui’s collection we’ll have plenty of warm pieces to choose from.

Watch the video of the show Images Rule below:

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