Lichting 2014

During Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Amsterdam at 11 July, fourteen graduates of theDutch design academies were invited to show their collection. A professional jury chose Bastian Visch as the winner and he was rewarded with the V&D Talent Award. This gives him the opportunity to further develop his ideas and bring a capsule collection into the stores in spring 2015 in close co-operation with V&D.

Bastian Visch’s collection

Bastian Visch was inspired by differences in cultures and subcultures. His collection reflects a scientific approach to design that is unifying for humanity. Typical Western pieces like a bomber jacket, traditional suit and sneakers are mixed with Eastern cultures inspired clothing like long shirts, trousers combined with pants and hats that remind us of head scarves.

Bastian uses a unique technique for dying his fabrics: special prints and colours come to live when exposed to direct sunlight. Seen from a distance the used fabrics look thick and padded – but that’s just an illusion. If you take a close look, his sweaters are thin and light. This effect is created by photography and sun light!