A Bangladeshi Sweatshop Emerges in the Heart of Amsterdam
At first blush, "The Mad Rush" doesn't appear unlike many of the trendy concept stores that litter the busy shopping...
Two Dutch Designers Are Hacking “Fast Fashion” Brands Like H&M, Zara
A pair of Dutch designers are turning the tables on "fast fashion." Tired of playing the role of "unpaid vendors...
Dutch Government Seeks to Improve Garment Industry Conditions
The Dutch government, along with a coalition of trade unions, non-governmental organizations, and industry groups,...
Wintervacht Upcycles Discarded Blankets Into Cozy Jackets
COATS OF MANY COLORS Sourcing-wise, Wintervacht is spoiled for choice. "The Netherlands used to have a very big...
Pollution-Fighting “Plant Backpack” Provides Instant Fresh Air
Fresh air on demand? That's the idea behind the "plant backpack," an out-of-the-box concept that could replace...
Dutch Designer Turns Festival Tents Into “Sheltersuits” for the Homeless
Abandoned tents, a post-revel scourge at music festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury, could soon find new life...
Rotterdam Students Turn Fruit, Vegetable Waste Into Durable “Leather”
FRUITLEATHER The resulting textile, according to de Boon, isn't unlike animal leather, with slight variances depending...
Smog-Containing Jewelry Support World’s Largest Air Purifier
Studio Daan Roosegaarde wants you to help fight air pollution and smog- by wearing it on your finger. With his...
Neffa’s “Chameleon” Scarf Changes Color With Mood, Light, Temperature
The chameleon reacts to its environment by changing the color of its skin to blend in and likewise, Neffa's mood...
This Fashion Library Lets You Check Out Clothing—Literally
LENA, the Amsterdam-based Fashion Library, was born out of a concern for excessive clothing consumption. LENA co-founder...
The Hague’s Humanity House Hosts “Fair Fashion Lab”
A UNIVERSAL SYMBOL To frame the show—as well as create six "pockets" for each of the individual artists—Space...
Future Travelers Will Be Emailing Their Luggage to 3D-Printers
FAREWELL TO CARRY-ONS With advances in three-dimensional printing, this future is already unfolding, says Kyttanen....
Colorful 3D-Printed “Sound Rings” Make Beautiful Music Together
Designer Michiel Cornelissen's new 3D-printed KXX" rings double as hand-held Brazilian instruments. The colorful...
Dick Moby’s Eco-Sunglasses Help Rid the Oceans of Plastic Pollution
These sustainable sunglasses from Dick Moby were born from an urge to address the plastic pollution in a positive...
BB.Suit: A 3D-Knitted “Onesie” That Doubles as Wi-Fi Hotspot
Everybody loves a onesie, but a onesie outfitted with a WiFi hotspot, GPS tracking and a music library becomes...
Cecilia Valentine’s Living Pet Jewelry Shows That Fur is Meant to be Alive
Student and designer Cecilia Valentine has an innovative way to wear fur- while it is still alive. Debuting at...
AGU’s Ladies’ Jacket Transforms Into a Rain Poncho Even While Cycling
The convertible SEQ Urban Coat by AGU fits both fashion and function, transforming into a rain poncho perfect for...
Recycled from Conveyor Belts, Kazmok’s Bags Will Schlep Your Stuff
You won't have any trouble spotting Kazmok's carryalls at the baggage carousel. The Dutch label crafts its award-winning...
Solar Power Goes Couture With Pauline van Dongen’s Avant-Garde Wearables
POWER SUITS Van Dongen says her designs mimic human skin cells, which show a similar layering. Some of the modules...
Palm Leather: A Vegan Textile With the Same Properties as Animal Hide
PALM LEATHER \pä(l)m ?leT?H?r\ n 1 a: A sturdy textile created by Studio Tjeerd Veenhoven in the Netherlands using...
For the Environment’s Sake, Lease Rather Than Buy Those Designer Jeans
Have your eye on a pair of expensive designer jeans? Why pay a pretty penny when you can lease them inexpensively,...
Leslie Oschmann Recycles Vintage Oil Paintings Into One-of-a-Kind Bags
MOVING GALLERY Each one-of-a-kind carryall, Oschmann says, tells a story with its distinctive patterns of age...
Pollution-Sensing “Aegis” Parka Includes a Respirator to Help You Breathe
We've seen a carbon-monitoring LED dress, an air-purifying gown, T-shirts that register airborne pollutants, and...
Dutch Fashion Designers Lobby for a Fur-Free Amsterdam Fashion Week
The Dutch fashion industry wants fur to disappear from its runways. More than a hundred designers, stylists, journalists,...
Solidaridad Launches Netherlands’ First Fair-Trade, Fair-Mined Gold Jewelry
GOOD AS GOLD Solidaridad, which founded the first fair-trade label for coffee in 1988, has been working with miners,...
Maison Martin Margiela Exhibits Jacket Made From Pen Caps in Rotterdam
Nobody does recycled couture quite like Maison Martin Margiela. Spotted on Facebook: the atelier's smoking jacket...
8 Finalists of Amsterdam Fashion Week’s Green Fashion Competition
GO FOR THE GREEN Unlike the 2010 competition, finalists are divided into two categories—established and emerging...
At Amsterdam’s De Culinaire Werkplaats, Edible Clothing is Dessert
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Described as a "novel eating initiative and experience," De Culinaire Werkplaats draws inspiration...
The Red Rail: Designer Clothing That is Purchased With Blood, Not Money
The Red Rail is one emerging fashion label that you won't find in any store, nor purchase at any price. In fact,...
Nel Linssen’s Sculpted Paper Jewelry Offers Mathematical Perfection
Nel Linssen's paper-craft jewelry may look disarmingly simple, but the Dutch designer's crisp collars and razor-edged...