For the Love of Textiles

Last night I visited the  Artez Graduation Fashionshow in Arnhem.  One word: Amazing!  Next to watching all collections passing by I had to give my opinion as member of judge for a competiton for "Arnhem's Newest Design Talent".  The so called: " Arnhemse Nieuwe" organised by O.P.A Not an easy task, but very exiting for me. The show was held in an empty building at a industrial park.  A great location and very welcoming. Inside was this scene wating... No glamour, but GREAT!! Info-paper on the chairs... The show started with the first year outfits based on the theme: " Protest" .  Very experimental to give them a different and personal view on garments. The second years came out with the theme "New Aristocracy". Fit for a Queen. The 3th years showed the " Collection Arnhem " .  This is a collection made together by all students from that year. Some years it was good, some