Graduation Collections ARTEZ 2018

The Artez graduation show reminded us why we love graduation collections so much. It had all the right ingredients. It was vibrant, experimental yet professional, versatile, exciting, promising, futuristic as well as retrospectic, simplistic as well as theatrical, refreshing, crazy, fun, cool, tough and what not. From Emma Wessel’s larger than life images walking down the runway to Mehdi Mashayekhi’s menswear collection with the perfect fit; the Artez graduates sure kept us interested troughout the whole show. We loved the sporty vibes Henriette Zimmerman sent out. Iris Bambacht’s prints looked insane on her menswear pieces. Nina Pin’s cheerful models made us smile instantly and we could not stop staring at Dennis Schreuder’s masqueraded looks. That bright pink patent coat in Douwe de Boer’s collection was an absolute show stopper and Amarens Joustra’s eclectic prints lit up the runway. There is no Amsterdam Fashion Week this summer, but these ARTEZ talents sure have us inspired for the upcoming weeks.

Trend Report SS2018: Off shoulder (done differently)

It’s sexy without wearing a tight dress and high heels. It’s about showing off different body parts that have a high level of sensuality/sexiness. Like the ankle/heel we spoke about shoulders and collar bones work the same kind of magic. So off shoulder dresses go up in the effortless femininity category. Perfect for dinner nights, those loose dresses let you eat as many courses as you like. And perfect for showing off some (beautifully tanned) skin and give that new necklace or pair of earrings some extra spotlight. And you might think: well we’ve seen this season after season. Yet there is a new twist to this trend! Underneath that off shoulder can be a sexy piece of lingerie subtly showing through/popping up. Giambattista Valli gives you the ultimate example. A little lace piece or just a tiny sexy strap giving you a hing of what’s underneath it all. So off shoulder with some li la lingerie shining through.

 

Beauty Trend Report SS2018: Cool Cuts ‘n Colors

It goes without saying that a fresh haircut can update or upgrade any look. A fresh blow out work wonders for you appearance, just as a color update or a cool new cut. The streetstyle stars in our gallery above know just how much impact your hairdo can have on how others see you. That’s why they rocked the nicest outfits with the funkiest hairstyles. Pixie cut, short and bold, asymmetrical, extremely curly or a pair of the hottest bangs? And let’s not forget to mention the color scheme to this game of hairstyles. Orange, pink and icy blue; make your hairstyle your best accessory.

Beauty Trend Report SS2018: Read my Lips

Peony pink, raspberry rouge, burgundy red or cinnamon brown; the most kissable lips come in many colors this summer. Will you choose something in line with your hair color and skin tone? Or try something crazy just for the shock effect? Ever since Kylie Jenner turned the beauty industry upside down we’ve all found the fun back in experimenting with lip colors. Even if it doesn’t compliment your look you’re still rocking that latest hue. Red, pink, brown or blue, enough with the talk now let me kiss you!

 

Trend Report SS2018: Statement Skirts

Rainbow, leopard or zebra printed, sequined or studded, pleated, ruffled or knotted, mini, floor sweeping or asymmetrical. The statement skirt comes in many shapes and sizes. And no matter how casual or basic the top you pair it with success guaranteed every time! So are you prepared to show off your legs in a zebra mini or rock the midi look with a pair of summer ankle boots? Either way you’ll look feminine and fearless in any of the pieces from our streetwear gallery above. No need for a special skirt day – Rokjesdag in Dutch -. Rock it and rock on!

Trend Report SS2018: Hot Summer Days

What to wear on those days when even your underwear seems too hot? Well, we’ve selected some hot summer day fits for you to get inspired. Off shoulder and one shoulder, bandeau, cut-out and cut-out, midriff baring, cropped top and mini are some key words for this trend. So that you can be chic and dressed summer proof at the same time. Being hot & bothered never looked this sharp.

 

Trend Report SS2018: Bold Blazers

If we have to name the ultimate streetwear item of this season it would have to be the blazer. It was all over the streets of New York, Milan and Paris. Boxy, oversized tweed blazers in particular. To give a scrunchyy look that formal twist. To top off an elegant look. Or to form the ultimate contrast with this summer’s feather/fur skirt. Rock it as a suit with matching pants and for those hot summer days with no pants at all! Might you need style advice on this Balenciaga inspired piece? Just click through our streetwear images.

Graduation Show Gerrit Rietveld Academie 2018

At a venue most Dutchies come to in search of special vintage fashion pieces (de IJhallen) we gathered on Wednesday to witness the fashion show of the Gerrit Rietveld Academie graduates. A former shipbuilding pilot (de NDSM Loods) in Amsterdam-Noord formed the ultimate industrial backdrop to quite a diverse show with the work of all graduates and some of the best creations of a few first and second years Gerrit Rietveld students. The show took over an hour, but not a dull moment…

In a show that spoke of nowness instead of newness (what will happen to our fashion sensibility when we stop saying so much and just focus on being) we went back and forth from clean cut, ultra wearable designs to super conceptual, architectonical creations. In search of a big bang to change the language of fashion and start all over again with a new set of rules (instead of self refernting all the time) the collections showed us completely new and futuristic ideas of what we should wear (along with some reinterpretations of former styles/trends). From extremely basic (Sonia Oet’s “cold Turkey” blue jeans and a white tee) to out of the box crazy (Liselot Elzinga’s colourful, 3D designs (inspired by anything ‘staged’) – not to mention the models bizarre way of walking. From A.M Sorensen’s (a personal favorite) clean and quite Scandinvian line up to Nikola Čemanová back to nature’s, next to nothing designs (a collection of garments behind which there is no pre-conceptualised idea other than the materials being used). From Jahmuna McClean’s (another personal favorite) pastel shaded, deconstructed and layered creations (inspired by her parents wardrobe, family photos and memories of India) to Tatiana Quard’s Tokyo inspired sporty and oversized collection.

Twelve inspiring collections form twelve fresh graduates who without a doubt all will find there place in fashion. Whether they’ll stay in Amsterdam or pursue their career in fashion internationally, there was enough talent for a future filled with fashion. Thanks for a lovely graduation show Nikola Čemanová, Lieselot Elzinga, Yaroslav Glazunov, Edward Liao, Galatée Martin, Jahmuna Mcclean, Yana Monk, Anna Myntekaer, Sonia Oet, Antonina Pawlowicz, Tatiana Quard en Sonia Witwitzka and the best of luck to you!

The Woo

Jahmuna McClean

Edward Show

Galatee Martin

A.M. Pawlowicz

Tatiana Quard

Nikola Cemanova

Sonia Oet

Liselot Elzinga

A.M. Sorensen

Yana Monk

Sonia Witwitzka

Yaroslav Glazunov

Trend Report SS2018: Denim Jackets

Long, short, floral printed, sleeveless, stone washed, deep blue or bleached; the denim jacket comes in many shapes and sizes. And thus giving everyone the opportunity to rock this trend to the fullest. So will it be that oversized vintage Levi’s version? Or are you opting for last year’s Balenciaga jacket? And do you dare to go for some denim on denim? Or will it be the touch touch to your floral summer dress?

 

Trend Report SS2018: Slingback Style

After midriffs, under boobs, color bones and buttocks the most sexy parts to show off this summer are your ankle and your heel. And so slingbacks and slippers are all the rage the upcoming months. In shiny pink satin or patent red, velvet, fur lined or Swarovski encrusted; looking sexy yet careless and cool was never this easy. Best combined with a statement skirt or a pair of ripped jeans. And the best part? In those kitten heels you’ll easily be able to strut around all day. Good shoes take you good places. There’s no denying that.

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