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ILH Handcrafted

Founded in 2019 by India Hicks, ILH Handcrafted blossomed from humble beginnings—a dream, a sewing machine, and a vision to empower people to care for themselves and the Earth. Driven by a holistic approach to wellness—mind, body, and spirit—India’s creations inspire comfort, joy, and mindful living. After years in the...

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74thAvenue

Dayenne Bekker is a talented fashion stylist born in the Caribbean and now based in Amsterdam. Her creative journey led her to become the designer and creative director of the sweater and jewelry brand 74th Avenue. With a deep affection for crew neck sweaters, jewelry, and accessories, Dayenne believes everyone...

Bloomers

Ellen Truijen

We all have our favorites. Nowadays, I often get asked what my favorites are in many areas, such as fashion, skincare products, makeup, accessories, etc. The day before yesterday, I had the pleasure of having one of my favorite designers in the studio. Ellen Truijen (44) is a leather bag...

Going Places Lifestyle

Gucci Garden

During a day trip to one of my favorite city’s in the world Florence I ran into Gucci Garden, a jewel in the crown of the Florentine fashion house. Totally unprepared I got completely overwhelmed by it’s beauty. The fashion house opened up a full restaurant and concept store, located...

Lifestyle

Femmes Fatales

As I entered this exhibition, my feminist heart started to beat a little faster. Strong women in fashion. Never before have women such as Coco Chanel, Iris van Herpen, Vivienne Westwood, Miuccia Prada and Sonia Rykiel been shown together in one and the same exhibition. The Gemeente Museum Den Haag thought...

Lifestyle

Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

The remarkable story of one of the true icons of our time, as she fights to maintain her brand’s integrity, her principles – and her legacy. Directed by Lorna Tucker the story, Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist is the first film to encompass the remarkable story of Vivienne’s life, her fashion,...