Zoe Karssen Amsterdam Fashion Week

About eight years ago design Duo Zoe and Quince Karssen won us over with their T-shirts and sweatshirts. Since then their Amsterdam based label Zoe Karssen gradually evolved into a full ready to wear collection with T-shirts, sweatshirts, knits, bottoms, jackets and a high-end denim line. None other than Beyoncé and Kate Moss were the labels first fans, Zoe Karssen’s fan base has grown explosively ever since and the brand is sold in 38 countries.

Their graphics, slogans and all over printed pieces (with lemons, kisses, bats & more) turn their luxury basics into brand’s bestsellers. The new collection titled Lost Angeles shown tonight was no exception. To a backdrop movie of palmtrees in a storm and burning cars the label sent out tough looking girls (“toyboys” as the soundtrack let us know).

Bomber jackets, studded leather pants, denim on denim, biker boots, caps and statement jewelry painted the style picture. Several clothing items had the Zoe Karssen logo printed all over them (logomania!) and the bat print made a big comeback on sweaters, Tees, scarves and what not. “Paradise” and “Love” formed big show themes too. A dark type of paradise that is, where only the toughest tomboys would know how survive. Are you up for it?