QUOTE: “The collection based on the overgrowth story is about the contrast between the concrete, smooth, manmade surfaces and the irrational, blooming and colourful nature. With a focus on textile- and print design it is inspired by na¬tures overgrowth. Nature inhabits masses of different textures and …

QUOTES “[…] companies are generally not yet involved in programs to produce and source wool in a responsible manner. Video footage from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) however, showed that many concerns should be raised with the current standard of wool production which often heavily …

QUOTES “In dit onderzoek wordt geanalyseerd hoe de kledingindustrie eruitziet wanneer katoen vervangen wordt door een of meerdere alternatieve materialen. Er wordt gekeken naar de mogelijkheden en gevolgen van een kledingindustrie zonder katoen. De aanleiding van dit onderzoek is het feit dat katoen …

WIE? MAEYA Amsterdam is een mid-luxury tassenmerk dat ik samen met mijn partner Raoel heb opgericht. We focussen op het maken van unieke kwaliteitsproducten van onconventionele materialen, startende met het duurzame materiaal vissenleer. PROBLEEM Een uniek product is aanwezig maar omdat het nog een jong …

AIM The aim of this research is to investigate the positive and negative impacts of silk processing and to argue to what extent this process could be considered objectively ethical, organic, sustainable and healthy. In addition to it, this research will perform as a report on silk production and its …

IN BRIEF a study on how Cereal can extend their magazine experience by developing a fashion collection concept driven by the new approach on traveling. QUOTE 1 “In recent years we have seen a major shift towards a more modern and younger approach on traveling. According to research, it is predicted the …

SUMMARY Nowadays Bamboo is used widely throughout the textile industry. However, there exists little academic research on this subject, which makes it an interesting research theme. This essay shall explore the processing and manufacturing of Bamboo in the clothing industry and will further look at certifications …

QUOTE “Biomimicry is een innovatieve designbenadering waarbij op zoek wordt gegaan naar inspiratie uit de natuur om tot duurzame oplossingen te komen.” – BESCHRIJVING: Een concept voor een permanent dynamische expositie met het thema ‘biomimicry en mode’ voor het Groote Museum van Artis. Een kans voor …

QUOTE “ ‘Quinto Simia’ is the Portuguese translation for 'Fifth Ape', and this graduation collection goes by this name. I call the human-being the fifth ape, because this fashion collection is inspired on the human evolutionary process.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. - 1. conceptual background (bipedalism; …

Two spectators are each asked to think of a girl's name (because your sister in law is pregnant and names are a big issue at the moment in your family.) You explain that you have a boy's name in your head, and you ask the spectators to think what this boy's name might be. You write three names on a three …