Partners

Lichting 2011 is a project of Amsterdam International Fashion Week, HTNK Fashion Recruitment & Consultancy and Premsela - the Netherlands Institute for Design and Fashion in collaboration with G-Star Raw, and the Utrecht School of the Arts, AMFI Amsterdam Fashion Institute, ArtEZ Institute of the Arts Arnhem, the Royal Academy of Art, Zuyd University, the Gerrit Rietveld Academie and the Willem de Kooning Academy.

The designers who show at Lichting 2011 are chosen by senior lecturers at their respective academies:

AMFI Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Amsterdam

Participants 2011: Bram van Diepen and Amber Sophie Smidt
Bram and Amber created an emotion that fashion should express at this moment in time; it's not about a target group or wearability, it's about feeling, about intimacy, about honesty, about personality, about sexuality, about using clothing and the body to express your deepest emotions and most sincere view on creation.

About Lichting
“The Lichting platform shows that young Dutch fashion designers have international ambitions and capabilities. They’re able to create collections based on skills and emotions.”

Peter Leferink
Principal Fashion Design Lecturer AMFI

AMFI-Amsterdam Fashion Institute
Mauritskade 11
1091 GC Amsterdam
The Netherlands
T: +31 (0)20 595 45 55
www.amfi.hva.nl

ArtEZ, Academy of Visual Arts, Arnhem

Participants 2011: Mattia Akkermans and Sanne Schepers
Both Mattia Akkermans and Sanne Schepers represent what the department Fashion Design of ArtEZ Institute of the Arts Arnhem stands for: highly talented fashion designers excelling in conceptual approach, individualism, craftsmanship, professionalism and determination, to be recognized as the Arnhem Tradition.

About Lichting
“Lichting offers an excellent platform for young recently graduated fashion designers to show their collections to a broader public and -in spite of the element of a contest- an opportunity for Dutch fashion academies to profile themselves.”

Matthijs Boelee
Course director Fashion Design, ArtEZ Institute of the Arts

ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
Onderlangs 9
6812 CE Arnhem
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)26 3535608 / +31 (0)26 3535626
www.artez.nl/fashionproductdesign / www.modearnhem.nl

Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam

Participants 2011: Pablo Londono Sarria and Amos Tranque
With garments made of materials, which are not usually associated with luxury and comfort, Pablo puts men’s fashion in a new context. By using traditional techniques and unexpected combinations he managed to create a collection, which besides being new, modern and familiar, also reflects his take on haute couture for men.

Researching magnetic forces and it’s influence on the human body - not only scientific but also in shape, colour and texture- Amos transformed traditional menswear with it’s classic silhouettes and proportions into a fresh and personal collection, which is full of visual dynamism and progressive solutions.

About Lichting
“Lichting functions as an important stepping stone for graduates into the thrilling world of fashion. The international and professional character of this venue serves not only the graduates and their academies but also the fashion professionals by showing them what’s happening next.”    
 
Karima Benali
Interim Head of Fashion Design, Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam

Gerrit Rietveld Academie
Frederik Roeskestraat 96
1076 ED Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 (0)20 5711600
www.gerritrietveldacademie.nl

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague

Participants 2011: Lotte Mostert and Nicolaas Hein
Lotte Mostert and Nicolaas Hein are representative for the signature of the Textile & Fashion department of the Royal Academy of Art (KABK). Like all students in our department they are stimulated to aspire a high international level, creating an authentic own language, form and signature. What makes our department ‘different’ is that students are initiated into both, the fashion language of form and textile techniques,  so that traditional and tactile elements are strongly present in the work of all our students. Lotte Mostert and Nicolaas Hein present all these qualities.

About Lichting
“Each fashion academy in the Netherlands works on its own profile. Lichting provides a platform for all the academies to present it. The diversity creates an interesting fashion landscape – an image that every academy can be proud of. An image that we would also like to present internationally.”

Gerdi Esch
Interim Head of Textile and Fashion, Royal Academy of Art, The Hague.

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
Prinsessegracht 4
2514 AN The Hague
The Netherlands
+31 (0)70 3154777
www.kabk.nl

Utrecht School of the Arts, Utrecht

Participants 2011: Natalie de Koning and Menno Voortman
We chose a men’s and a women’s collection to show the diversity of our department.
The search for a new definition of mens clothing can easily result in a gayisch, over the top image.
Menno Voortman shows that it doesn’t need to be like that. He brings severe silhouettes, sober, wearable yet androgyn.

Natalie de Koning’s definition of new femininity is a reference to the elegance of Victorian, the Interbellum and Art Deco periods. Looking somewhat used, though beautiful in colouring and details, silks are combined with woollens and sharp forms, decorated with glass triangles. A substantial part of the collection is produced in an environment conscious manner.

About Lichting
“Lichting is the most prestigious platform in the Netherlands for new talent.”

W.M.P. Ewals
Principal lecturer BA Fashion Design

The Utrecht School of The Arts
Faculty of Visual Arts and Design
Ina Boudier-Bakkerlaan 50
3582 VA Utrecht
The Netherlands
+31 (0)30 2520334
www.hku.nl

Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam

Participants 2011: Albert Jan Metselaar and Laura de Wit.
This year, we challenged our graduates to create new volumes by adjusting and mixing existing patterns and shapes; rebellion based on concept and study. Where Albert Jan shows that the ‘contemporary rebel’ can be a ‘rebel’ in subtleties, his story is in the details that underline his conceptual freedom. He is silent but outspoken in his vision on menswear.
Laura, on the other hand, uses our traditional folklore heritage as an inspiration for her intelligent but strong collection that underlines the strength of Dutch design. It’s clean and sober and it leaves you with something to think about.
Both designers represent the pragmatic but poetic Rotterdam approach.

About Lichting
“The Lichting platform shows that diversity is our Dutch strength.”

Gerrit Jan Vos
Course Director Fashion, The Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam

The Willem de Kooning Academy
Rotterdam University
Blaak 10
3011 TA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
+31 (0)10 2414750
www.wdka.nl

Academy of Fine Art / Zuyd University, Maastricht

Participants 2011: Jenny Kloszynski and Anne-Kathrin Bannier
Jenny Kloszynski has again developed a strong collection concept using an analytical approach. Jenny executed her constricted-cage concept to the finest details in decorating and tailoring. With her determination, analytical skills and talent, we think Jenny will have the fashion industry a lot to offer!

Anne-Kathrin Bannier combines her talent for story telling and fantasy with a fascination for balancing art and wearability. Her designs are often inspired on stories of comic-book-like characters instead of high fashion. Her great sense for materials, and construction prove a passion for ready-to-wear.

About Lichting
“Lichting is an important platform for student talent. Also, students and academies get the opportunity to measure themselves with their competition.”

Rita Suers
Principal lecturer Fashion Design, Academy of Fine Art Maastricht/ Zuyd University

Academy of Fine Art Maastricht/ Zuyd University
Herdenkingsplein 12

6211 PW Maastricht 

The Netherlands 


+31 (0)43 346 6670
www.hszuyd.nl/abkm