Blackstone x Marije de Haan

Talented Dutch fashion designer Marije de Haan picked Blackstone shoes for her A/W 2012 show at Amsterdam Fashion Week. We can give you a sneak peek of what the popular footwear brand has in mind for you upcoming winter!






Photography: Peter Stigter.

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Clarks at Amsterdam Fashion Week

Last Friday young Dutch fashion designers Jacob Kok and .MARLOESBLAAS. showed their A/W 2012 collection on the catwalk of Amsterdam Fashion Week. Shoes of Clarks completed their outfits.

Jacob Kok "Treasure Hunting"


Jacob Kok, winner of the Dutch edition of TV-show Project Catwalk, showed his first collection this Fashion Week that hinted to traditional miners clothing. The tough and rugged shoes complemented his collection well.





.MARLOES BLAAS. "A common silver spoon"


For designer Marloes Blaas this was the fifth collection she presented at Amsterdam Fashion Week. Inspiration was the transformation that took place during the fifties in the Netherlands. She incorporated leather from Clarks´ A/W 12 collection in her designs.



On TV the same night
BNN aired both shows on TV the same night. They interviewed bloggers like Leroy Aznam to talk about the future of fashion blogging. If you missed it, you can watch the item via this link.




The shows were well attended by clients of Clarks, journalists, bloggers and celebrities. In between the shows Clarks also presented its A/W12 collections and X factor winner Rochelle gave a spectacular performance.

Rochelle





Some of the guests who were snapped by our photographer

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Photo credits: Peter Stigter (catwalk)

Claudia Stäter show at AIFW

On the closing Sunday of the AIFW, Claudia Sträter showed their fall/winter collection 2010.



The Dutch fashion label showed a strong collection for powerful women. Minor influences from the eigthies did not restrain the modernity of the fabric, shape and colours of the clothing. Highlights of the show were jackets with broad shoulders, skinny pants, cardigans with batarms and pantherprint carrot trousers.




The uniform influence, one of the biggest fall trends, is visible in trenchcoats, cloaks and battle dresses. Colours like black, anthracite, petrol and gold are used in pencilskirts, pants and close-to-the-body dresses. In short: powerful fashion for powerful women.

Credits photography: Peter Stigter

Opening Amsterdam International Fashion Week

Last Wednesday, MATTIJS opened the AIFW together with Jan Taminiau. Though it was raining outside of the Westergasfabriek, inside the festivity was going on with spectacular shows.




Mattijs van Bergen showed his A/W 2010 collection called 'Phoenix'. This mythological bird, together with icons like Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth, inspired the designer to bring the couture clothing of the fourties back to life. Black mini-skirts are worn with deconstructed old pink jackets, and complicated pleated dresses in gold and bright colours make women look seductive yet powerful. Eye-catcher of the show was a long black coat made of ostrich feathers. With its accentuated waists and shoulders, MATTIJS' clothes make every woman look like a goddess.




Van Bergen received a big compliment by Dutch newspaper 'Het Parool': the golden dress on the first picture has been chosen as 'Dress of the day' and will be shown in the window display of Amsterdam’s Maison de Bonneterie.
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Photography: Peter Stigter

Doutzen Kroes

Just a week after Amsterdam Fashion Week ended, Björn Borg showcased its SS 2010 collection in the industrial setting of the Westerunie. Theme of the night was 'Spread the spirit'. The dress code Colourful was nicely interpreted on the red carpet by the present celebrities and press. Top model Doutzen Kroes opened the fashion show in a smashing red dress, followed by a spectacular stroboscope presentation of the underwear collection.

Doutzen kicked off an amazing and memorable after party by spinning the first record.

Prelude

During Prelude last month, upcoming designer label MATTIJS showed its SS 2010 collection.

Named Florish Odalisk, this collection by Dutch designer Mattijs van Bergen examines the structures and features of flowers, resulting in a feminine and fluent collection with a colourful statement. Soft silks melt around the body, combined with Van Bergen’s signature pleating. Airy constructions breathe spring softness and capture a summer feeling.

This is MATTIJS’ fourth full ready-to-wear collection since graduating from Central Saint Martins College in London in 2007.




Photography: Peter Stigter

Opening Fashion Week

Dutch couturier Edwin Oudshoorn opened the Amsterdam Fashion Week on July 18, 2009. As always, his show was a fashion experience in the broadest possible way. After his catwalk show in the historic Haarlem railway station, the visitors were shown around in Haarlem by old buses and a boat. The tour led to Teylers Museum where, in the meantime, his collection pieces where showcased on mannequins.

Oudshoorn's fairytale dresses were inspired by the oldest Dutch museum; Teylers Museum. The exhibition is open until the 16th of August.




Photography: Denis Koval