Pink is always an option, but black simply always makes you look more ravishing. Even more so when you find yourself in sweet candy pink surroundings with flamingoes. Even style icon Coco Chanel said it herself: “Women think of all colors except the absence of color. Black has it all, its beauty is absolute. It’s the perfect harmony”. Show Me More…
Urban areas with a playful design always catch our eye, and these circular shapes painted on the concrete stretch out as far as the gaze can follow. Sun is out, black and white outfits are out. Cause sometimes simplicity is key in creating a fashion forward look that’s suitable for sunny days. His white ripped jeans are combined with a sleeveless leather jacket and black singlet to achieve a subtile biker club look, flanked by her simple layered black dress and waistcoat ensemble. Show Me More…
When white clouds run against the plush spring sky, there is nothing more spectacular than landscapes in full bloom at the beginning of May. The pale pink buds of the blossom trees have such an enchanting, yet frail appearance that an afternoon walking through the Japanese cherry blossom park in the forest of Amsterdam feels like floating through a sea of cotton candy, if that could make any sense at all. Show Me More…
Prominent in many alternative subcultures and clothing styles, studs and spikes have been bringing a rebellious edge to fashion as far back as the Middle Age. All though, have gone through quite the transformation since the Samurai, Celts and Romans attached them to their armors. Used to make a bold statement by punks in the 70’s and metal heads in the 80’s, the leather clad studs and spikes look has lost some of its edge since the new millennium. Show Me More…
In contrast to classical architecture, modern design can feel cold sometimes. However, it can definitely feel way more playful and experimental. The concrete cylinder shapes and swerving pavements create a dynamic environment, spirited with the white spots on the ground mirroring the circular shapes in a very tongue-in-cheek way. Show Me More…
Nothing beats breathing-in the cool spring air while walking around the spacious urban areas of Ijburg, close to Amsterdam city. As they say; April showers bring May flowers, so with how unpredictable the weather can be now we carry our coats with us while admiring the minimalistic buildings, modern structures and floating homes of this artificial island’s residential zones. Show Me More…
Spring always casts such a polished glow over the streets of Paris, especially the ones lined with signature Haussmanian buildings made from pale limestone. Strolling around our neighborhood Le Marais, walking on thin air has gotten us as far as the sloping streets around Montmartre in no time at all. Show Me More…
Once morning has broken on the first day of spring, the sparse sun rays make us feel quite eager to abandon our jackets. However, sweater weather will not perish just yet and the concrete paved streets still harbor a cold war of generously blowing winds. Utility wear is all the rave now Show Me More…
The undeniable charm and beauty of Paris can be soaked up endlessly in one of the oldest and most famous areas; the first arrondissement. Situated on the right bank of the Seine river, most of the neighborhood is taken up by the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Gardens. Show Me More…
There is something about dystopian urban landscapes, which can make one feel quite uncomfortable yet so inspired and galvanized at the same time. The early spring sun rays make the industrial shipyard of the NDSM neighborhood in North Amsterdam look a lot more welcoming, all though quite deceiving due to the cold wind blowing through the air. Show Me More…