HELMUT NEWTON IS COMING TO AMSTERDAM

Although I have promised myself to stay OFFLINE for a while, I couldn’t let this post unwritten. One of my favourite photographers of all time (Ellen von Unwerth, Mario Testino); HELMUT NEWTON is coming with its OVERWHELMING exhibition to FOAM, AMSTERDAM!!!!! (Yes, I am really excited)  ‘Helmut Newton (born Helmut Neustädter; 31 October 1920 –…

BEEKWILDER | ETALAGE VAN HET JAAR / WINDOW OF THE YEAR

As some of you might know, I am currently having an internship at one of the most inspirational and creative visual merchandising showrooms (and company) in Amsterdam; Frans Beekwilder. Let me start with a summary about Beekwilder: Beekwilder supplies products and services to companies and institutions to create an outstanding product presentation and to visually…

QUICK MOODBOARD FOR LOW BUDGET INTERIOR

As an interior designer (or interior design student) it is a DREAM when you work with high-end design. Well, maybe not for all, but speaking about myself, as a high-end design lover, I find it amazing to work with the most precious designs from Italy, Britain, North-America, Scandinavia and The Netherlands. Think about brands such…

HOT: EXHIBITIONS OF DESIGNERS AT SALONÈ DELLA MODA

First of all, due circumstances I won’t be able to post a lot at this moment, although I still have a lot to post about! As you might know and have seen, I was able to report with THE VIEW DESIGN at Salonè della Moda, Fashion week in Rotterdam (May, 27 – 28 – 29)….

SALONÈ DELLA MODA SS 2016 | ROBINE BLICKMAN

Well, part two of the Salonè della Moda is ready and here she is: ROBINE BLICKMAN. This utterly young (19!!!) talented girl is starting to make her dreams come true in Haute Couture. Robine told me that she is not into designing ‘regular’ clothes, she wants to design and create art by using traditional techniques…

SALONÈ DELLA MODA 2016 | HOUSE OF BYFIELD

Whether it is unique fashion, innovative technology, or art in its every form, the fifth edition of Salonè della Moda Week has it all. On 27th, 28th, 29th May 2016 Salonè della Moda will welcome its guests at the glamorous location of Delftse Poort in the heart of Rotterdam. After four successful editions, Salonè della Moda has earned…

HOT: BANANA LEAVES | FASHION & INTERIOR

Patterns of banana leaves  – This might not be the first time you will see this but I can ensure you, it is definitely not the last time you will see this -tropical yet timeless- print. Summer is around the corner, spring is going well and we are all in need for happiness and probably…

ART DECO PART II | THE FASHION PART

In my previous post, I have showed you some Art Deco inspired interior design. Art Deco was a globally popular style and affected many areas of design (also nowadays). It was used widely in consumer products such as automobiles, furniture, cookware, textiles and jewelry. It also influenced architecture, interior design, industrial design and graphic arts. …

MIDNIGHT INSPIRATION | ART DECO INTERIORS

Before sharing my favorite inspirational photos, I’d like to explain one of my favorite styles ever: ART DECO. Art Deco is an influential visual arts design style that first appeared in France just before WW1 and began flourishing internationally in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s before its popularity waned after WW2. It took its name,…

PART OF THE PORTFOLIO | AMSTERDAM FASHION INSTITUTE

As some of you might know, one of my biggest dreams is to be a part of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute. The Amsterdam Fashion Institute is currently the largest fashion institute in the Netherlands with three ways of specializations: Fashion & Design, Fashion & Branding and Fashion & Management.  In almost two months, I am…

TEMPORARY FASHION MUSEUM | ROTTERDAM 2016

While enjoying my day off, I’d like to visit different kinds of artistic exhibitions, especially exhibitions in fashion and design. Last week I was visiting the Temporary Fashion Museum in Rotterdam, which is an experiment from ‘Het Nieuwe Instituut’ in Rotterdam. The main reason for this experiment is quit reasonable and very interesting. Many Dutch…

STRIPES AND PATTERNS | PHOTOGRAPHY

Today’s blog is all about visuals in art, interior, fashion and architecture. Enjoy the photos I have taken all over the year, in (black and white) striped and beautiful patterns.