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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A behind-the-scenes is always fascinating. After London, Beijing, Shenyang and Düsseldorf, Hermès‘ Festival des Métiers chooses to exhibit in De Hollandsche Manege in Amsterdam. With an equestrian heritage, this location is perfect to exhibit their artisan skills. Step by step, visitors will see the making and developing of the iconic Hermès silk scarf from pattern design ...
If you like beautiful shoes, very feminine, designed with craftsmanship, comfort and performance in mind, here is a new name to know, Paul Andrew. There he is, wearing a fitted jacket, knitted sweater, dark pants, rolled up at the ankles and patent leather lace up shoes. The charismatic British designer elaborates about his design aesthetics. After working ...
Love to see London-based singer/ songwriter Lianne La Havas I get mesmerized Again with her music, she keeps the audience in a certain state of mind No one even whispers in the crowd when she starts to play the guitar New songs from her second album “Blood” Easy flow of personal songs with great energy like “Unstoppable” Laughing with the audience Also ...
In the entrance a chandelier style artwork of violins displays the heritage of The Conservatorium Hotel, which has been home for Sweelinck Conservatorium of Amsterdam. To celebrate the strong musical connection, the hotel introduces the Expression of Art Award by The Set Hotels with three concerts. On a cool Sunday morning, the Symphony Room was the stage ...
My sisters still have those great old family photo books. A beige album covered with flower embroidery, one with a lurex purple ton-sur-ton pattern and of course, a big blue with the word “Album” in a Seventies font. Inside the beautiful pictures of my family’s past, some a bit blurred by age. It has something ...
My weekend has started and heading to Anderson .Paak Laid back, soulful with such an energy on stage and also dancing in the crowd I am in a happy, musical mood Beats with a flow, my favourite “Am I Wrong” ended with a homage to David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” United in Paradiso Noord
What must it have been like, wandering around the private residence of Gabrielle Chanel, at 31, Rue Cambon on the second floor, all by yourself with a camera? Just that is what artist Sam Taylor-Johnson did in 2010. “Second Floor” is her way of seeing the private rooms of one of the most influential designers. This ...