AIFW BLOG

VINTAGE HUNT

Search, sift through and make your final pick... those vintage gems always seem to be hidden underneath piles of stock clothing.. but when you do find that one-of-a-kind piece you know this is not something to regret and you might hold for a lifetime. Because isn't that the special trade of vintage, there is a lifetime of stories behind them and now you can add one more. Though the name of this fashion event, might make you feel in need of some serious action, please take your time.. It would be a shame to rush with so many beautiful shops in Amsterdam joining in. If you wanna participate as well, check out the Amsterdam International Fashion Week (AIFW) website and download the map (for the route) and a question form. Every shop doesn't only hold the most fabulous items to make you, vintage freaks, hungry for more, but also asks for an exciting question to be filled in on your form. Leave the form at the last shop at the end of your vintage route. Our team of Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) students will then select the person with the best answers. Lucky one? You receive an exclusive vintage item.

To download the map please check this link: http://www.madame-mode.nl/vintage_hunt_route.pdf

THNKS, KAIRA

REVIEWING THE CARTIER EVENT THANKS TO JORIS BRURING

the live band made everything very warm with their accoustic guitars.
the bags had a special feature: the emblem was made with small holes in the leather.
the party was rained out, as we reported live at the time, but the girls were still able to keep their composure despite the weather.

with a quick reorganization, the evening was brought indoors into the lovely museum rooms. you can see the caretakers report on the location here.

as said, this is jame's favorite bag.

vips such as Monique Collignon showed up in storm for the event even though they were preparing their own show.

all photos thanks to JORIS BRURING

TOMMY HILFIGER JOYRIDE BY JORIS

20070602 Tommy Hilfiger Joyride Posted by Joris Bruring in Fotografie, Models at Work

Frans Molenaar Winner -- Maikel Bongaerts

On Thursday the 26th of July Dutch fashion designer Maikel Bongaerts won the Frans Molenaar Award during the Amsterdam Fashion Week, consisting of financial support for the designer to develop a new collection. Dutch couturier Frans Molenaar created this award twelve years ago to support upcoming designers. Bongaerts is the first designer to win this award with a menswear collection.

      Last January Maikel Bongaerts graduated from the master programme Fashion Institute Arnhem, part of ArtEZ Fashion Masters. He showed five pieces from his graduation collection but adapted them with extensive handcrafted embroideries and created several new pieces especially for the Frans Molenaar Award. The collection is based on the story of Narcissus from the Greek mythology. Bongaerts’ collection showed strong and sober shapes, but most off all a clear modern fashion image. It's a rear combination of formal and sportswear which the judges at the Frans Molenaar Award named ‘male couture’.

      With the financial support, Bongaerts has gained the ability to present a new collection during the next Frans Molenaar Award in July 2008. For now his mind is already focused on participating as a finalist at the Mittelmoda Award this September in Italy. To gain more experience and inspiration for the development of his new collection Bongaerts is planning to follow an internship at a fashion house in Paris or London. The collection of Maikel Bongaerts is presented in the So Dutch Fashion showroom.

Green shoes (Frans Molenaar Pris)

Green shoes and techy gray trenchcoat

techno princess outfit spotted

Burnt Orange Trenchcoat

 

Photo by David McCreery

MULTI DESIGNER SHOW -- Frans Molenaar Pris

metalic techno princess dress

funky shoes

super techno office princess outfit

MULTI DESIGNER SHOW -- Frans Molenaar Pris Backstage

rocking backstage

hair and makeup time

photos by David McCreery