Lotte Mostert
An extensive research on Jewish praying materials and ethnic fabrics resulted in a fabric range that I designed and developed myself. Hand woven and hand knitted woolens in various qualities with ethnic patterns express simplicity and personality.
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By Lotte Mostert, The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
Quiet yet striking they walk the streets; Jewish men in classic long black coats, hats, long beards and ringlets covering their ears. Out of reach though exuding authority.
Many religions can be identified from recognizable elements in people’s appearances that hide the individual identity. This protection of individual identities creates a distance that triggers my curiosity for the person behind this image. My collection embodies my vision on these hidden identities.
Clean and sober silhouettes refer to known silhouettes in Judaism. An extensive research on Jewish praying materials and ethnic fabrics resulted in a fabric range that I designed and developed myself. Hand woven and hand knitted woolens in various qualities with ethnic patterns express simplicity and personality.
Photos: Lonneke van der Palen
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About Lichting
The concept of ‘Lichting’ is simple: the best academy graduates of one year in 1 central catwalk show. In the audience are the 700 most important people for the next step in their careers: fashion journalists and influential stylists, ready to spot the next big thing; CEO’s and design managers on the look-out for talent; and the all-important players-behind-the-scenes, all eager to see what the nation’s academies have brought forth this year.
