During the presentation of his Spring / Summer 2015 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, designer Michael Sontag sent the models down the runway wearing flip flops, thus revealing the main idea behind the collection: comfort and casual elegance. The
Label of The Day – Hugo Costa
Based in Portugal, Hugo Costa is an avant-garde fashion label. The Costa family has a background in shoe and accessory production in the town of São João da Madeira. As a child, the designer was always interested in style and
Rike Feurstein S/S15
Rike Feurstein’s Spring / Summer 2015 collection was astonishing. The designer sent the models down the runway wearing elegant garments made entirely of latex, dispelling stereotypes that are usually associated with this material. Feurstein’s latex creations gave it an air
Label of The Day – Cor sine labe doli
Cor Sine Labe Doli, taking its name from the completion of the armorial of the founder birth town, Corato. The signature product of the brand, the papillon is reconstructed in a modern and avant-garde way. Manufactured with ceramics, their papillons
Label of The Day – Joanna Startek
Luxury menswear label, Joanna Startek reflects elegance, class and originality through her designs. The designer made her debut in 2012 with her collection, ‘Once Upon A Time’ during Fashion Philosophy Fashion Week Poland. Keeping her designs minimal and conceptual, Startek
Bas Kosters’ Column 36: A Spoonful of Sugar
I read a column this week about Amsterdam Fashion Week, where I showed my latest collection. The two authors claimed that the ‘happy’ event was uncalled for, because of the environmental footprint the fashion industry leaves behind and the terrible