OntFront Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

Ontfront started out as an underground platform for young artists, fashion designers and musicians. Aware of the fact that the clothing industry is oversaturated, OntFront came up with a fresh concept. What do you wear when you’re grown too old for your neon one-liner t-shirts and you don’t want to wear a suit? And what do you wear when you want to look sharp, but not stiff? Sidewalk Tailoring is the answer. By combining classic suit tailoring with cutting edge street influences OntFront bridges the gap between these two distinct styles. For spring/summer 2010 OntFront created a 60 piece collection called ” Tonight is the Knight”. Inspired by the bold iron armor of the middle ages. Classic elements of the harness were translated into sophisticated and comfortable pieces for the modern knights.

EnD Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

EnD is Eva van Overbeeke and Delia Drel, both graduated in 2003 at the Academy of Art in Utrecht. Their 6th collection seems to focus at nature by using and mixing different techniques, patchwork, prints and colors.

Claes Iversen Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

For his new ss 2010 collection Claes Iversen found inspiration in surreal elements and the work of Rene Magritte. Classic menswear represents the hard, businesslike reality that’s a contrast towards the ever changing feminine forms. The Post-It-form is like Magritte’s apples, fishes and pipes – you’ll find it throughout the collection as a graphic element or as a symbol of connecting different techniques.

Monique Collignon Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

The second ready to wear collection of Monique Collignon is divided into 3 themes: City Vibes, Bohemian Rhapsody and Navy Affair. All together 60 (!) styles, from small daywear dresses to tops, blouses, jackets, blazers and trousers, all waiting to mix and match. Of course Monique didn’t forget those who are in desparate need for beach- and loungewear.

LEW Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

Kim Leemans and Merel Wicker met in 2001 at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and have been cooperating ever since then. In 2007 they decided to start their own label, LEW. The duo knows how to translate a concept into wearable clothes. They use eyecathing techniques, fresh mature colors and graphic shapes which create a refreshing and powerful image. Their ss2010 collection refers to the vibrant, continuous changing  period that lies behind them.

Supertrash Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

Suptertrash is getting more and more popular in our little fashionminded country and also abroad. The label showed in a crowded venue with former supermodel Janice Dickinson as special guest sitting frontrow.  The collection was split into three themes, Animal Jungle, Blossom and Caleidoscope. The first was inspired by all imperfections of nature, animalprints and flowing lines, the second theme had a spring-connection – elegant, glamourous and a little naive – Caleidoscope was all about colors, tunics and kaftans. Very commercial, very feminine, and a lot of supertrashy fashion.

Blue Blood Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

The ambitious denimlabel Blue Blood showed a very remarkabel collection fridaynight. Eccentric personalities and memorable friendships inspired the designers, and Blue Blood-owner Steve te Pas referred at movies like The Royal Tennenbaums and The Darjeeling Limited. Family-ties, different personal styles and the focus at detail, uniforms and old luxury in those movies were important elements. Old luxury was translated into ripped and washed baggy jeans en vintage suitcases. Sailors and the see were recognized in the many red and blue outfits, shirts with prints of knots, shorts and sneakers. Avelon, the designer-collection of Blue Blood designed by Erik Frenken – had a universe theme with prints of nature, lightning, stars and planets. Result: a colorful collection, with a-symmetrical legwear, feathers, tunics at slim pants, beautiful flowing dresses and jumpsuits.

Made Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

Designer Miriam Flores launched her label Madé in 2005 and because of het clear vision and hard work her label grew at fast pace. The combination of Brazilian swing, the origins of the designer, and the Dutch down-to-earth attitude, her current home, makes for an ultra-feminine style with inspiring minimalism. In her collections, Miriam Flores takes Madé fans all over the world. For the summer of 2010, and for Madé’s first AIFW fashion show, Miriam went back to her Brazilian roots. The designer was born in Rio de Janeiro and therefore proudly carries the name ‘Carioca da Gema’. She still is a regular visitor of Ipanema, the hip jet set hang out of Rio and continues to be inspired by this famous neighborhood. She proposed a sophisticated, relaxed, unpretentious and uncomplicated look. Just like the people of Ipanema. And of course a natural sensuality, which has become a Madé trademark. The natural contrasts and many colors always unite in harmony.

Frans Molenaar Prijs 2009 Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

Today Dewi Sarah Pfeiffer, Jimmy Paul, Dido Yland and Hyun Yeu showed their collections at the Frans Molenaar Prijs 2009. Hyun Yeu won the price.

Daryl van Wouw Catwalk Fashion Show SS10

By Ivo Wiermans
Daryl van Wouw’s spring summer collection for 2010 offered his usual key-items: the one-shouldered shirts, sweat dresses, hoodies and other sportswear inspired items. Prints were graffiti-like, dominant colors were white, grey and black, with accents of lime and fuchsia.
For this collection Daryl van Wouw got inspired by the game itself. The many squares on a board game were translated into braided shawls and tops and at the end of the show into bold 3-dimensional cube dresses. Although the clothes looked sporty, there was something chic and exotic about this collection as well. Like the many fringes, converted into exotic bright-colored turbans or shirts turned into scarfs. Jackets and dresses made of layered black leather looked exquisite and took Daryl’s street fashion to a next level.
Some good old Levi’s were added to the outfits as well. The jeans (some in shocking lime) were ripped, deconstructed, torn apart and some inventively used as a jacket. Daryl en Levi’s turned out to be a perfect match.
The accessories were cheerful and elegant. Board game coins were used as bracelets and shiny earrings, creating an almost African look. There was also tribute to the late King of Pop: white socks and glitter shoes! ‘Beat it!’ seemed to be Daryl’s message for hard times to come.
Wonder how one can combine so many elements into a cohesive collection? Daryl knows how to play the game!

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