Front Row MC by Monique Collignon Catwalk Fashion Show
The front row of MC by Monique Collignon was very…ehh..remarkable.. There were all kinds of celebs we didn’t see yet at other fashion shows. A plastic surgeon and one of his most famous clients, a tv host and a writer. Check it out!
Non by Kim Catwalk Fashion Show SS2011
Kim Bakkers’ new fashion collection was inspired by lost tribes, people who live isolated and free of influences from other civilizations. Therefore it was called ‘Uncontacted’.
For this collection Kim reinterpreted the ethnic symbols of the lost tribes into a contemporary aesthetic. She translated their rich cultural traditions and hand-drawn body decorations into roughly geometric, clear-cut, hand drawn grid divisions.
The catwalk was surrounded by little speakers which created special extra sound effects during the show. For that Kim partnered with Steim, a music institution dedicated to live performance.
We saw perfect pleated pants with low crotches, cosy cardigans, asymmetric shirts and geometric prints. They all looked very well made and super comfy. Kim used materials like Japanese denim, wool and linen mixes. She also thought of the environment by choosing for organic and recycled cottons.
Shades of indigo ink, sand, poison green and off white formed a nice color palette. Especially in the prints these shades looked good together.
Kim cut off the length of the clothes which made the cardigans in particular look strangely short in a way. Some of the sweaters appeared a bit too hot for next summer, but overall Kim showed a strong collection.
Frans Molenaar Catwalk Fashion / Award Show
Seven young & talented designers showed their skills during the Frans Molenaar award show. They all presented five of their looks on the runway. A jury of three fashion professionals chose Fred Farrow as the winner of the Frans Molenaar award. They thought his collection was very new, beautifully made and had lots of nice details. Above you can find some looks of all the seven students, including the designs of Fred Farrow.
Goodiebag!? Non by Kim Catwalk Fashion Show
July 17, 2010 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Goodiebags
The goodiebag of the Non by Kim fashion show was a goody. It contained:
Useful
Absolut Vodka Cocktail Shaker
Redken fan
CitizenM Soap
Personal Style Magazine
Lubion magazine illustrated ’10
Disinherited – book – Indians in Brazil
Spam
Sports world guest ticket
Folder un contacted
Sportsworld folder
Estimated value: 15,-
Rating: 6
Goodiebag!? Red Rail Catwalk Fashion Show SS2011
July 17, 2010 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Goodiebags
The Red Rail fashion show was a special show this Amsterdam Fashion Week with clothes you can buy by giving your blood. The goodiebag was special too, it contained:
Useful
Book: The Gift
Spam
Folder with postcards
Estimated value: 5,-
Rating: 5
Hunkemöller Catwalk Fashion Show FW2011
July 17, 2010 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Featured Items, womenswear
Like Monique Collignon Hunkemöller is not the typical Amsterdam Fashion Week show, but there’s nothing bad to say about the lingerie an sich. The new collection ‘Women in bloom’ had some good pieces in it. The models looked lovely and walked the runway very elegantly, winking and smiling at the audience on the way.
The collection for next winter formed a good mix of romance, temptation and fantasy. Of course we know Hunkemöller makes great lingerie, but the brand never takes itself too seriously. Therefore the items of the show had playful accents.
The first few looks were soft, romantic; lots of nudes, dreamy shades and flowers. Lace little sleeves, satin bows and richly styled backs completed the looks. After that the models wore some Art Work pieces with more color (wintery green) and materials like satin, lace and veil. The Shapewear collection was made out of state of the art fabrics and high tech designs. It had soft pink and black shades. The Glamour serie had feminine shapes and high waisted pants. The show was ended by a model wearing a body with strass beads and the solid contours of a skirt. Not really fashion, but sure fun to watch!
MC by Monique Collignon Catwalk Fashion Show SS2011
July 17, 2010 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, womenswear
Though Monique Collignon is not really the kind of designer you’d expect at the Amsterdam Fashion Week. She was there to show her new collection of the line MC by Monique Collignon.
There was a whole different fashion crowd then we’re used to at AIFW-shows. Mostly people with money and hardly any journalists attended the show. They had a great time.
The new line was classy with a fun twist. A black jumpsuit, a turquoise top and a white pair of pants all had silver embellishments. And there were dresses with ruffles, lace and golden belts.
Shades of black, beige and white alternated each other in the show and towards the end Collignon also added a few animal prints one some airy summer tops and dresses. A black leather lady’s suit appeared almost Gothic, while a gray/silver one with a white belt worn over it, looked stunning.
Not everything breathed as much fashion as it was supposed to. Yet there were some good pieces. It was also nice that, for a change, the models walked the runway in a confident smooth way, instead of stumbling towards the end.
And most important: the clothes will definitely appeal to the Collignon woman. There’s no doubt she won’t be able to find a good work-/party outfit in this collection.
Hyun Yeu (womenswear) Catwalk Fashion Show SS2011
July 17, 2010 by Jetty
Filed under Amsterdam, Fashion, Featured Items
On Friday Hyun Yeu presented his womenswear collection just one day after his menswear show. There were ten looks ranging from a long peach-colored gala gown to a black lace party dress.
The blouses looked very good, especially a transparent black one. They had special shoulders and sleeves. A strong jacket with cut sleeves looked very good.
Like in Hyun Yeu’s menswear collections the womenswear pants looked great. The lace and sequined dresses would be great for a night out, yet they were not very outspoken and could have had more of a Hyun Yeu touch.
Such a pity there were only ten looks, we would have loved to see more…
Front row Frans Molenaar Catwalk Fashion Show SS2011
A lot of people came to see which young design talent won the Frans Molenaar Award. Check out the front row of this fashion/award show.
Quoc Thang Catwalk Fashion Show SS2011
Quoc Thang’s new collection ‘Het moment voorbij’ was all about freedom. The designer translated that feeling through the style of a woodcutter. The collection was very outdoor; rough materials like wooll and cotton mixed with polyester and nylon.
The male models walked in overalls, raincoats and checked tuniques (these checks were especially designed for this collection and were made out of shields with two crossing bows). They carried backpacks and wore shoes by Timberland, the sponsor of the show. They looked cool, but their heads were all wet & sweaty.
The jacket had a central position in this collection; blazers, parka’s and tops that felt like coats were the eye-catchers of the show.
Quoc Thang
Quoc Thang (1979) graduated in 2005 at the Rietveld academy in Amsterdam. He then organized several projects in Berlijn en Parijs. In 2009 he launched his collection under his own name.
