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.

Streetfashion Amsterdam Fashion Week SS2015 – Day 2

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.

Ready to Fish SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

Ilja Visser’s Ready to Fish seemed to be revived today. It sparkled and shined more than ever. Not literally though, the brand is way to casual for sequins and beads. No, it was the RTF bright colored (with orange, lavender, greens and blues), kinetic art (a type of art which is all about movement and gravity) inspired summer print and it’s use of sporty fabrics that made it feel extremely fresh combined with sand, black and white tones. Though inspired by a man’s silhouette the simple dresses and structured sweaters, boyish shorts and casual coats looked like the perfect clean SS2015 wardrobe additions for any, and especially the Dutch, woman. The towering high shoes will not be bought in such big quantities, then again they’re the perfect key items to attract the attention of A listers (Alicia Keys and Gaga both wore creations of Ilja before). SS2015 is not around the corner just yet, but Ilja is already sending her positive summer vibes.

NŌN by KIM SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

With the presentation of ‘Panta Rhei’ (everything flows) designer Kim Bakker made her comeback to the Amsterdam Fashion Week’s official schedule. Inspired by Greek and Indian myths and the thought that the world is created out of an egg she showed a perfectly balanced selection of menswear looks. While a rising sun and waves filled up the show’s backdrop Kim’s models appeared wearing casual items influenced by the Ottoman Empire, that never dissapointed. Sweaters, pants, a parka and bomber jackets in a soft mix of colors with a shiny, metallic kind of touch were the true showstoppers. Shorts, cardigans and rolled up trousers made up for good looking attires. And to make her designs stand out even more Kim used UV reactive prints, which created beautiful colors when taken outside. NŌN by KIM, a joy to watch and a seemingly relaxed and comfy addition to any modern man’s wardrobe. Welcome back Kim!

Fashion Week Amsterdam SS2015, this was Day 1

Day 1 of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam is a fact. With a great openingshow of Claes Iversen, a surprising debut of Olaf Hussein and an inspiring performance of ZERO by Nanine Linning.

Claes Iversen SS2015 Amsterdam Fashion Week

Designer Claes Iversen had the honour of opening this edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW). Or should we say the AFW had the honour? On Thursday night he presented his SS2015 collection; selection of his couture creations combined with designs from his brand new (more affordable) prêt-à-portercollection ‘II by Claes Iversen’. Clothes that still carried his signature; his love for couture and craftsmanship plus a lot of eye for detail. Yet clothes that brought a totally different vibe with them. Practical pieces that were more about wearability and fitting in with the rest of a woman’s wardrobe, other than being complete head turners on their own. Claes introduced sweat shirts (who would have thought?) decorated by crystals and shorts, shirt dresses and trench coats, pleated pants and suit jackets. Basically a complete wardrobe with a strong focus on tailoring, to take you from a casual shopping spree to a fancy dinner. Overall the clothes were clean, almost minimalistic. Yet it wouldn’t have been a true Claes show without the embroidered flowers, the rich fabrics and the ultra elegant silhouettes. Not to forget his signature pleating, draping and folding. Claes’ seahorse print, some of his airy knits and his color palette of nudes, sands and whites alternated by touches of green and yellow definitely screamed summer. A chic summer we can’t wait for to happen. Two by Claes Iversen, we’ll take one of each piece please!

Said Mahrouf Fashion Week Amsterdam FW2014

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