Amsterdam's Fur Free Exhibition

January 24th was the official opening night of Amsterdam's latest Fur Free project. Hosted at one of the world's oldest botanical gardens, the Hortus Botanicus, five fashion designers Bas Kosters, And Beyond, Antoine Peters, Hester Vlamings and Lew exhibited a fur free fashion showcase in the garden's  greenhouse. A unique event beautifully styled by Caroline Fuchs and Maarten Spruyt.

Fur Free

The exhibition@Hortus Botanicus

Dolls by Bas Kosters

Dolls close-up

Hester Vlamings

Antoine Peters

Lew

And Beyond

Opening Night 

Courtesy FurFree and Ganbaroo Public Relations

Team Uncool Loves: Champagne Valentine X Diesel for the new Interactive Window Displays

Came across a link on the Motiongrapher  blog to this interactive Fashion Project by Champaigne Valentine for Diesel in Amsterdam and Antwerp.

Its so dark and super avant-garde, Makes me wanna buy some Diesel stuff.

Ct 2010

The Museum of Bags and Purses

A temple to the tote, Amsterdam's Museum of Bags and Purses is the largest museum of bags in the world. The museum contains an extensive collection - a collection of 4,000 bags, pouches, cases and accessories that illustrates the history of women's purses in Western culture. The collection is very diverse, it ranges from the 17th century pouches to bags from the 20th and 21st century of famous designers such as Schiaparelli, Hermes, Chanel, Dolce Gabbana, Lulu Guinness and more. The Tassen Museum Hendrikje is housed in the former home of Pieter de Graeff - one of the richest individuals of the Dutch Golden Age (17th century) - who embellished the building with ornate paintings and decorative finishes by artists and artisans.
" A woman's mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag.... there is always something at the bottom to surprise you." Comedian Billy Connoly

Inside the Museum

Pieces from the permanent collection

Velvet pouch with silver balls, the Netherlands, 17th century

Goat's leather bag, France, 16th century

Aluminium clutch, France, 1930

Wallet with love poem and miniature, France, 1800

American telephone bag, 1980

Exotic handbags

To see more on the permanent collection, go to the Museum of Bags and Purses
Courtesy Dossier

Playing Chicken

I can only assume that the reason I received this information
today, was that I was meant to share it with you all.

Linda Molenaar spent 21 days at home, sitting on a couch, using her own body heat to incubate a chicken egg. 2x2projects is proud to present the result of her one year research on this project, such as objects, video and a performance.

Opening reception for 'Octavio and I' is Friday, February 19, 17:00 hrs
Show runs through March 20.

If you are planning to be in Amsterdam, you'll want to check with 2x2 projects for the schedule of performances.

Onitsuka Tiger Heaven

If you havent got a pair or know about them then you must've been living in a hole for the last 10 years. Onitsuka Tigers are super super. Visited the flagship store in Amsterdam's 9 street district and took some shots.

C