Book launch in Fratelli Rossetti's NYC store

An evening of style and glamour: Fratelli Rossetti hosted Rebecca Moses in New York.

The presentation of “A Life of Style”, the new book from Rebecca Moses, was held on the 11th of November at the Fratelli Rossetti boutique in 625 Madison Avenue. It was a magical evening of style, celebrating women's obsession with great Italian shoes.

Rebecca Moses was welcomed by Francesco Maria Talò and Lucia Pasqualina, respectively Consul General and Vice Consul of Italy.


Lucia Pasqualina, Vice Consul, Francesco Maria Talò, General Consul of Italy, and Rebecca Moses

The Fratelli Rossetti boutique was the perfect location for the party that was attended by important names of fashion, TV, showbiz and even sports.


Vera Wang, Suze Orman and Evan Lysacek

Among the guests were Ted Turner (Billionaire and Media Tycoon), Nobel Laureate Elie Weisel and his wife Marion, Suze Orman (Tv personality, author and financial expert), Ron Frasch (Saks Fifth Avenue President), Nicole Fischleis (Fashion Director of Macy’s), Jade Hobs (iconic Vogue director), Evan Lysacek (Olimpic Gold medalist), online editors from WWD and Instyle, international bloggers and the designer Vera Wang.


Rebecca Moses and guests including Ted Turner (right)

New Yorker opens a store in Venlo!

On Wednesday the 17th of November 2010, New Yorker is opening a store in Venlo. Get ready for more than 890 square meters of the latest trends from the New Yorker brands fishbone, fishbone sister, smog, amisu and censored at the shopping center “Maasboulevard”.



Be there for the festive opening. While shopping, DJ School Zuid Holland is serving up cool beats. You can even get styled by Studio Stroop in the special styling corner!

We look forward to see you on the opening day, November 17!

New Yorker Store
Maasboulevard
Maasstraat 52
5911 DP Venlo

Bas Kosters and Wolford

Last Friday the Dutch Fashion Awards took place in the beautiful old church in The Hague. Amongst the five nominees was the frivolous and extravagant Bas Kosters. For the styling Ruud van der Peijl chose to work with Wolford legwear.



Mauro Galligari, Founder of Studio Zeta Milano and member of the international jury awarded Kosters the International Incubator Award, motivating that "the winning designer showed a highly creative collection transmitting an explosive energy and modern creativity, at moments ironic, but pushing fashion boundaries.”

Congratulations, Bas!

Credits photography: Peter Stigter

Benicio Del Toro walks Fratelli Rossetti

While he was in Italy for some work appointments Benicio del Toro did some shopping in Milan. In the images below, he is visiting Fratelli Rossetti’s boutique at Via Montenapoleone. Here he showed a special appreciation for the classic laced shoes.





Fratelli Rossetti store Milan, Via Montenapoleone.

Out now: COLORS 78

COLORS 78 is all about dance, dance in its many styles, symbolisms, languages and rituals, starting with the intimate and personal story of Cuban dancer and choreographer Carlos Acosta. Acosta, originally from Havana, is now the Principal Guest Artist of the Royal Ballet in London, and one of the most influential figures in international dance today.



Next to the interview with Carlos Acosta other amazing stories will be told in COLORS 78. Like the story of Beckii Cruel, she is a big fan of Japanese comics and one day she decided to post a video of herself online, dancing in her bedroom to the theme songs from Japanese cartoons. She soon became a star in Japan, performing live in front of tens of thousands of adoring fans, and even publishing a DVD. COLORS went to visit the girl whose life has been changed by YouTube.



Read about the Hip Hop Grannies, a multiple award-winning group of elderly performers who are reaping all the benefits - both physical and mental – of the famous Afro-American dance style.



Buy COLORS 78 at newsagents, bookshops and in the iTunes App Store from October 2010 in three bilingual editions (English + Italian, French or Spanish).

Win a voucher of New Yorker!

New Yorker and Never On Wednesday are celebrating and you could benefit!

Two weeks ago we opened the 25th store of New Yorker in the Benelux. In all stores the autumn collection is now sold. These are our favourite items:





I'm sure you like some free shopping...that's why we are giving away a 50 euro voucher to our 1.000th on Facebook.





To find a New Yorker store near you, visit their website for addresses.

Some examples:
Amsterdam, Nieuwendijk 150-160
Rotterdam, Zuidplein Hoog
Utrecht, Boven Clarenburg 39
Antwerpen, Meir 67-69

Piet Paris in RTL Boulevard

Tonight Piet Paris was featured in RTL Boulevard.



The exhibition will run from October 15 to 22. Over 100 artworks are for sale.
Hirschgebouw, Leidseplein 29, Amsterdam. Opened between 10 AM and 5 PM. Free entrance.

Fratelli Rossetti 10 years in Brussels

Fratelli Rossetti celebrated its 10 year anniversary of the first boutique in Belgium presenting a charity special edition of Elisa, their icon bag.

Tour & Taxis was the splendid location for this celebration

Diego Rossetti welcomed the more than 600 guests present at the event

Diego Rossetti with his partner and Alice Carli, Marketing and Communication Manager together with the complete team of the Brussels store

Piet Paris for Viktor & Rolf

Fashion illustrator Piet Paris designed the invitation, backdrop and catwalk for Viktor & Rolf's spring/summer 2011 collection presentation in Paris. Never On Wednesday was in Paris and took a close look.


Piet Paris and Viktor & Rolf /image: Peter Stigter

Paris wanted to capture the concept of the show in a lifesize sketchbook filled with contrasts.
Viktor & Rolf: "Piet was one of our teachers at the art academy. We immediately thought of him for this season's show, because of the graphic, crisp and colourful nature of the collection. His work is very graphic and sometimes borders on the abstract, but is also always extremely fashionable. We love the modern tension of that. We admire him for his authentic style, and it was a great pleasure to work with him.”




Backdrop and catwalk /images: Peter Stigter


Watch the full show:



RTL Boulevard interviewed Piet Paris after the show. Paris talks about his characteristic way of work and his rendez-vous with Dutch princess Mabel. The item was broadcasted in their show last Monday.

Man & Mode

Tonight an interesting, mixed crowed joined for the opening of the exhibition Man & Mode at Amsterdam Historisch Museum. The exhibition focuses on men and their clothes in Amsterdam down the centuries. Various areas of the male wardrobe are explored thematically. The suit, underwear, ties, hats, armour and sneakers are all featured.



Six fashion designers – JEROEN VanTUYL, Ivo Mittelmeijer, Huyn Yeu, Sjaak Hullekes, OntFront and NON by KIM – have also been commissioned to produce fantastic outfits for the 21st-century man. Their contributions are shown at the Regentessenkamer. Above you see JEROEN VanTUYL's commissioned work.


For the opening we dressed Amsterdam Historisch Museum's director Paul Spies (right) in an Indian inspired suit designed by Rotterdam based fashion designer Jeroen van Tuyl (left).

Don't go nuts, keep your balls in place!

Björn Borg launches a new boxer collection for him. As always it's trendy underwear in colourful checks. But the new Björn Borg boxer is not like your ordinary boxer. To show the passion for fashion underwear Björn Borg is launching its own contemporary version of the classic boxer short. As always fit is everything, but this one keeps your beloved jewels in place thanks to the inner support pouch that offers the extra support.


The fit is narrow, but not tight, and is designed to accommodate the wearer’s various movements. Men can finally run again, no coutch potatoes anymore!

The recommended retail price of the Boxer collection is 27,50 Euros. The collection is now available at selected retailers and in the Björn Borg stores.

Fratelli Rossetti presentation

Last week, during women's fashion week in Milan, the new shoe and accessories collection of Fratelli Rossetti was presented in their showroom.



Among the attendees was Vogue US editor in chief Anna Wintour, pictured above with Diego Rossetti (right) and below with Vogue US accessories director Virginia Smith.

Sisley Art Project gala exhibition

September 22 the Sisley Art Project was launched during Milan Fashion Week at the Palazzo Bovaroin. Among Alessandro Benetton, Glenn O´Brien (curator of the project) and Thomas Sokolowski (director of the Andy Warhol Museum) a lot of well known people came to admire the 18 customized leather Sisley jackets.


Ronnie Cutrone, Stefano Castronovo, Glenn O'Brien, Alessandro Benetton, Robert Hawkins, Marco Perego, Thomas Sokolowski and Brad Kahlhamer


Joanna Coles - Editor in chief Marie Claire US


Steven Gan - Editor in chief V magazine


Alessandro Benetton & Susan Plagemann - Publisher Vogue US

After the exhibition in Milan the jackets will travel to the Andy Warhol Museum where they will be on exhibit this October, early November the jackets will be auctioned by Christie´s for the benefit of the Andy Warhol Museum.

New Yorker opens second store in Amsterdam

Thursday September 30, New Yorker will open their second store in Amsterdam. Besides the huge store at Nieuwendijk, New Yorker will open a store in shopping mall the Amsterdamse Poort.

During the opening New Yorker entertains you with an extraordinary store opening program. DJ´s of DJ School Zuid Holland will be serving up cool beats, the band “A Tif & Suggest” will present its latest songs and additionally a team of professional stylists and make-up artists of Studio Stroop will help you to get a new look.



Come to the opening on September 30 to shop your new winter wardrobe, get a new look and swing at the beats of the DJ School or score an autograph of A Tif & Suggest.

September 30
Amsterdamse Poort
Bijlmerplein 130
From 10 am until 20 pm

Claudia Sträter now online available

To get dressed in Claudia Sträter you no longer have to go outside. Claudia Sträter is not only celebrating their 40th anniversary this season, the brand has also launched their completely renewed website including a webshop. How good is that now the weather is getting colder and wetter?



Claudia Sträter has created a collection with accentuated shoulders, high waists and lots of suits. The colors go from grey and camel to cognac with warm winter highlights.



Discover the winter collection of Claudia Sträter, browse through the online magazine, check out the latest looks and experience the ease of online shopping at www.claudiastrater.com.

October is Piet Paris month

Over 100 illustrations of the celebrated Dutch fashion illustrator Piet Paris are compiled in a coffee table book called Piet Paris Fashion Illustrations. Having worked for Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W, Saks and Selfridges, this promises to be a must-have book for upcoming winter.


All original illustrations published in the book (and more!) will be showcased and for sale from October 15 till October 22 in Amsterdam.

Location: Hirschgebouw, Leidseplein 29, Amsterdam.
Opened between 10 AM and 5 PM daily. Free entrance!


But we have more fantastic news to share with you:
Studio Piet Paris designed a tablewear collection which will be in stores next spring. We show you a little preview of the samples below:


Besides a book, an exhibition and a tablewear collection, Piet Paris has also designed stamps for Stop Aids Now. Date of release: October 12.

Visit Piet Paris' website for more images and information.

Video of a burglary @ Spa Zuiver

Four girls, armed with a camera, locked themselves up in the laundry room of Spa Zuiver just before closing and experience some wild adventures all dressed in Björn Borg.



In the video the girls wear the new fall/winter 2010 collection of Björn Borg. With this collection Björn Borg goes back to it´s sport roots. The fall/winter 2010 collection is fashionable and sporty, but also very feminine. Sports couture to make you look good!

New Yorker presents the PAINT CLUB battle tour 2010 in Amsterdam!

The 25th of September; write it down! On that day the PAINT CLUB will take place in Amsterdam. From 8 p.m. the Gallerie Schijnheilig is the place to be! DJ Koldun will be serving up cool beats the whole night and the entrance is free.


The battle is all about participants who will be armed with coloured paint markers. They have 90 minutes to demonstrate their creative talent in an exciting illustration competition. Participants will be asked to draw a specific subject on a white canvas. Both teams will attempt to outdo their competitors with motifs, humour or irony.


The PAINT CLUB battle tour will travel not only through Amsterdam in the Netherlands, but also through 13 other cities where the youth fashion company New Yorker is represented.


An expert jury made up of urban artists, curators and art directors decided which artist teams will compete against each other in the various cities.


Hope to see you all the 25th of September at Gallerie Schijnheilig in Amsterdam to create some paintings!

New Yorker presents the PAINT CLUB Battle Tour 2010:

PAINT CLUB Battle Tour 2010 – Amsterdam
25th of September 2010

Galerie Schijnheilig
Passeerdersgracht 23
Start 8 p.m.