Fashion and Opera, behind the scenes

Sunday afternoon the fashion concert was presented by the Dutch National Opera & Ballet and fashion designer Zyanya Keizer. They provided a unique afternoon where opera and fashion came together. The guests were invited for an exclusive look behind the scenes at the costume-, hat and shoe studio of the Dutch National Opera & Ballet. A magical moment for fashion lovers.

Paul Schulten SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

With Paul Schulten as the last show on the Amsterdam fashion week schedule the fashion finale couldn’t have been more classic. The young designer presented an array of the chicest, most feminine dresses and evening gowns, not necessarily for summer, but for any kind of high society party. His creations might not be as on trend, modern or refreshing as others we saw earlier this week, but they did have one thing in common; they were all made to make women look and feel beautiful. Dresses in all shapes and sizes; corset shaped cocktail, sheer leopard printed & maxi, sequined and shiny, embroidered and full of tule. The models seemed to have stepped straight out of a Disney fairytale, rocking the most gorgeous evening gowns. One even dreamier than the other. The final strapless gown had a map of the world formed by colored sequins on it’s skirt. An unexpected touch to the magnificent, large collection an perhaps a subtle hint Schulten’s dresses shouldn’t just be worn by Dutch women. They should travel the world and be worn by international princesses.

Maison the Faux SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

Like last season the Maison the Faux fashion show was wrong in so many ways. There was a choir of three naked (okay they did wear some kind of thong) women making monkey noises while a garden and water fountain served as a backdrop. A garden (of Eden?) from which male and female models appeared sporting an array of almost undefinable ensembles. Crazy materials, over the top print, hysterical use of color, bizarre silhouettes and out of this world accessories. The guys looked kinda girly, while the ladies had something savage-like about them. A lot of nudity was involved, but as far as fashion was concerned we couldn’t really discover one style or trend. But perhaps Maison the Faux can do without all of that and just create original pieces, made with a big sense of humor (if you get the joke, that is) that stand out and make a statement. Either way, the show wasn’t over till the three naked ladies sang, so Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ completed the cray cray controlled chaos. Maison the faux; so wrong it almost felt right.

David Laport SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

In an interview last year David Laport said to be focusing on art. “The more experimental the job, the better”, he stated on Idependent Fashion Daily. So today’s collection, inspired by Laport’s fascination for insects, was surprisingly wearable. He beautifully mixed light and heavy fabrics into elegant, ladylike, asymmetric creations. Rigid tops and sheer, airy skirts and vice versa. Pleated parts and lace (made in Austia) details. Mostly in blacks and whites with touches of turquoise, soft pink and blue. Feathers, tulle and a specially treated type of nylon which can create larger volumes, gave the looks a dreamy ballerina association, while the patent leather parts kept them grounded. Although, it was as if the last angel, dressed in a sculptured, sheer, feathery black creation, could have just floated off of the runway.

MLY SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

Ten years after Emily Hermans’ first fashion week show she returned to the Amsterdam catwalk today with a kaleidoscopic collection. The MLY designer made sure her comeback didn’t pass by unnoticed. A number of 45 womenswear looks shown by 16 different models painted her SS2015 picture. Divided into three series, one in tones of red, the other in hues of green and a third portraying a tropical color mix, the collection was inspired by all collections from the past ten years. Overall a combination of beautiful self developed digital prints and a wearable feminine fit. Pencil skirts, printed tops, summer dresses and short cardigans, suitable for just about any occasion and probably very appealing to the variety of Dutch woman in general. In between the sea of bright colored prints beige and black were the basic of the collection. Models sported big curly hair, red lips and colorful eye shadow, eye catching beige shoes and a fun accessory in the shape of a cap, backpack or bouquet every now and then. Might the clothing not be interesting enough the sustainable message behind MLY probably is. MLY is increasingly regarded as a green label. She uses a lot of eco certified yarns and natural, biodegradable fibers. Printed items are largely digitally printed, which consumes considerably less water than other printing processes. Also, biodegradable inks are used for printing and the major part of the production process takes place in the Netherlands. Now such a story just deserves 45 different looks.

Streetfashion Amsterdam Fashion Week SS2015 – Day 3

What are you wearing during the Mercedes Benz Amsterdam Fashion Week? Your vintage YSL suit, a bespoke blazer or your latest pair of Celine sandals? We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style.

Fashion Week Amsterdam SS2015, this was Day 3

Day three of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam was a day of extremes, with the modern menswear of Mevan Kaluarachchi to the colorful collections of Vibrant Pakistan.

Tony Cohen SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

The fashion circus closed early this Sunday. At 7.30 p.m. Tony Cohen already concluded a full day of fashion by presenting his style ideas for next year’s summer. A summer which will be full of amazing, chic trousers for women (even a silver colored leather one), mostly combined with structured, seductive tops, if you leave it up to Tony. The ladies will dress up in asymmetrical (pleated, airy) dresses, long and lean skirts, cropped (leather and linen) jackets, high heels and sheer hats, pink eye make-up, big silvers bracelets around their wrists.
As for the lads.. they will rock slim trousers, tunic-like shirts, toggle cardigans, long scarves and tailored jackets. They’ll have long wavy locks and thick beards in Tony’s world. They’ll be the perfect match to Tony’s sexy amazons and they’re the perfect addition to the Dutch label, which has proven to be super consistent over the years. From now on couples can shop their wardrobe together at Tony Cohen. An fashion expansion that, by the looks of it, is bound to succeed.

Jonathan Christopher Homme SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

Nexum was the menswear story to be told by Jonathan Christopher on Sunday evening. Though the backdrop (with dark shadows of trees and birds) made us suspect something different, it was about positivity and staying positive no matter what boundaries life brings us. There were birds above the catwalk too. They seemed to have attacked the male models, who walked around covered in scratches. That didn’t make them cover up their bodies though. In fact their muscled corps were almost constantly at display, in super low V-necks, perforated leather, underneath summer knits and mesh tops and covered by ultra tight suit jackets. Surprisingly (since we’re talking SS2015) leather played the biggest part in the show. Lots of leather trousers, leather sleeves, collars and accessories likes bags and harnesses. The models wore them with the right attitude though, careless & cool, their hair covering half of their faces.

Verena Michels and Zyanya Keizer SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

For her project “Trümmerfrau” Berlin based Verena Michels got inspired by the esthetic of rest materials (army tents, carpet bags and rope sleeves). It made her come up with a collection full fabrics (hand)made out of wool and small other pieces of collection material). It gave her designs a certain edge or rawness if you will. Oversized knits, slouchy sweaters and loose fitting pants looked cosy, casual and practical at the same time No cocktail attire, but perfect looks for a day in the city. Verena definitely wasn’t the first designers to choose this ‘garbage/rest material-theme’ this week. Yet she absolutely gave it her own twist and we can only applaud for these young designers paying attention to and adding a critical note to the way we consume.

Zyanya Keizer was very dark. The hair (worn straight and loose), the make-up (dark red lips), the smoke on the runway, her color palette of choise (blacks and reds) and the silhouettes of her creations (long and lean combined with strong shoulders and high collars). With every design she gave new dimensions to the female silhouette, adding structured fringes and ruffles in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Made out of fur and leather they added to the heaviness of the collection. A collection including lots of stage outfits for the likes of Gaga and Perry, yet don’t seem too practical for day to day wear.

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