We live in the 21th century, but still there are things happening that do not belong in a modern society. AIRBNB-owners refuse tenants because of their skin colour and gay-couples get…
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Fashion Week 2017
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Fashion is used for emotive expression and addressing societal issues by putting them into question. Whether in a funny or serious manner, fashion shows and the runway in the traditional sense…
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The fashion industry is changing rapidly; the speed and dynamics of collections transformed into an even higher tempo. This creates an opportunity for consumers to reinvent their visual identity and appearance…
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Shortly after FashionWeek two big news facts reached our ears. Mercedes Benz will no longer be the main sponsor of FashionWeek in Amsterdam (FashionUnited, 2017). To complete the chaos in our…
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How much value do you attach to your clothing? Nowadays we buy clothing, wear it a couple of times and throw it away without appreciation for craftsmanship and effort. “What is…
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Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek week is going through a change because the subsidy given by the municipality of Amsterdam is cancelled and MBFWA has to find its financial resources somewhere else. MBFWA is…
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Fashion; a universal language everyone speaks. Fashion brings people together, which is a must in today’s society. It doesn’t just bring people together; this industry has a rich history and allows…
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam aims to refocus on young talent. The last years, the event got a lot of criticism of becoming ‘too commercial.’ January 2016, 40 percent of the shows…
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Nowadays, being only a designer isn’t enough. To make it in the fashion industry you must approach your designs as an entrepreneur with a business. How you could do this? We…
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After visiting several shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam 2017, we noticed certain contrasts and elements of surprise as the main theme throughout the weekend. We saw all kinds of combinations…