Colors for spring

Colors for spring

At COS Thea van den Nieuwendijk (1955) works at COS in Rotterdam. For some years she had her own clothing shop in Vlaardingen. Thea is wearing a typical COS dress in a blue color (Lapis). A color we will often see this spring. This dress, however is from last...
Design Icons in Amsterdam

Design Icons in Amsterdam

Inspiration Design Icons in Amsterdam is an annual event where more than sixty quality dealers bring their finest vintage design pieces from 1903s till the 1980s. Dealers from all over Europe come to Amsterdam for sale to both professionals and broad public:...
The ‘Kenzo’ suitcase of Joke

The ‘Kenzo’ suitcase of Joke

In Alkmaar I met Joke Koning, wearing a beautiful jacket. It is designed by Kenzo. Joke: “More than 40 years ago I bought this jacket. Recently I rediscovered it in my closet, every time I wear it I get compliments. At that time I regularly bought a lot of Kenzo...
Anita: ‘A new career after my 50th…’

Anita: ‘A new career after my 50th…’

We met at Filmmuseum EYE in Amsterdam, a great location for a photoshoot. It was a freezing cold day in January, but we both didn’t care. Inside, after the shoot, Anita van Delft (1950) told me all about the career move she made on her 54th. Anita: “As a...
The highlights of January

The highlights of January

It’s still cold outside January wasn’t very cold. At least not in Haarlem. We’ve got a little bit of snow and during a few days, there was some frost on the trees. Wonderful to see and I saw many pictures thereof at all different social media. I am...