Spotlight: Newd Studios

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The best new ideas come unexpected and spontaneously. Friends Mariëlle Schouten and Stevie Vos went to India. The Indian weather conditions gave them the idea to design a men’s deux pièces: a button-down shirt and shorts made by a local tailor. While traveling in his new style, Stevie drew a lot of attention from locals ...

Spotlight: Travelteq

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This month the first Travelteq flagship store has opened its doors in Amsterdam. With this great news, I had the opportunity to talk with Michiel van Ogtrop, co-founder of Travelteq. What was the deciding moment to start Travelteq? “The A-ha Erlebnis to start Travelteq came with my business partner. Back in 2009, there were few choices for ...

Spotlight: Storm & Marie

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During a flash visit to Amsterdam, I met Kim Vedel Hansen, co-founder and owner Storm and Marie. Married to designer Signe Elisabeth Vedel, they decided to start a label in 2010 named after their twins. The DNA of their brand? Minimalistic and feminine with a masculine touch, an ideal fashion balance. “The starting point of the ...

Spotlight: Daily Paper

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Daily Paper founders Hussein Suleiman, Jefferon Osei and Abderrahmane Trabsini are friends. From an online community to a fast expanding fashion brand, is a dream come true. Based in Amsterdam and inspired by their own African heritage, the three friends quickly build a fashion concept with a focus on street style aethetics and athleisure. Collaborations with ...