Newsletter #107
More fashion news this week as we hear from fashion insiders about why Amsterdam International Fashion Week is failing to make a mark and we see what Lucas Ossendrijver got up to with Lanvin's latest menswear collection. We chat with Christien Meindertsma who has been busy sourcing Dutch wool as part of her persistent stance to rely on local materials, see how a natural phenomenon of icy rain inspired Wieki Somers' latest collection of 'frozen' pieces and we reveal plans for a new magazine which will give an overview of all the Dutch design presentations during this year's Milan Furniture Fair.
Christien Meindertsma Sources Dutch Wool
The buzz surrounding Meindertsma continues with her new projects with Dutch wool, a difficult and coarse material that up until now has been costing rather than making farmers cash.
Amsterdam International Fashion Week Fails to Tickle
Fashion insiders lay it out raw and ugly regarding the problem with AIFW and why it may never really make a mark on the international scene. A different format - one that better taps into the Dutch mentality might...
Lanvin Menswear Autumn/Winter 2010/11
Lucas Ossendrijver delivers yet another strong menswear collection for Lanvin at Paris Mens Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter 2010/11.
Design.nl Tokyo video
Catch Design.nl's video highlights of last year's Tokyo Design Week here…
Connecting Dutch presentations in Milan
There's no reason to miss any of the Dutch presentations during this year's Milan Furniture Fair, with the introduction of a new magazine which will give an overview of them all: 'Connecting The Dots.'
Jennifer Dempsey (1973 - 2010)
We are sad to announce that Jennifer Dempsey, the first editor of Design.nl passed away last week.
Frozen in Time
Wieki Somers tells us more about why a natural phenomenon of icy rain that blanketed the east of The Netherlands provided the inspiration for her latest collection, now on show at Galerie Kreo, Paris.
Merus
UXUS has designed a new boutique winery in Napa Valley for Merus, that juxtaposes vintage elements with a contemporary twist.
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- Milan 2012
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- Dutch Design Week 2011
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2010
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2011
- Dutch Design Week 2010
- Dutch Design Double 2010
- Milan 2010
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- Dutch Design Week 2009
- Dutch Design Double 2009
- Milan 2009
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2009
- Going Out - Restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs and hotels
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- Retail Therapy - Where to buy Dutch design
- FreeDesigndom 2008
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