Get ready for Ivana Pilja

In 2010 Ivana Pilja debuted as a designer with an amazing collection and we had the honor to have her at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht. With her collection she has caught attention in many media and also won a prize at Begrade Fashion Week.
Now we are so excited to see her brand new collection that will premiere at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012!


1. Please introduce yourself to our readers. (Who are you, where do you come from and what is your field of specialization?) 

My name is Ivana Pilja and I’m a fashion designer based in Belgrade, Serbia.

2. Tell us a little bit about the concept behind your collection. 

The collection seeks to be a representation of moving sculptures. Futuristic and a minimalistic form with oversized shapes which are straight, strong, and simplified geometrical. 

preview of new collection
picture by Nikola Sokolov

3. What served as inspiration for your collection? 

Insects. I went a step further with exploring fashion sculptures; costumes are revived and have received a variety of colors with insects inspired prints.

Ivana Pilja at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012
picture Peter Stigter

4. The collection is very architectural and geometrical - Can you tell us why you used these kind of shapes? 

A very important part of my design is the research of new forms, regardless of my current collection’s inspiration, architecture and geometry remain as a recognizable part of my work. 

Ivana Pilja at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012
picture Peter Stigter

5. What was the biggest challenge in your collection? 

My biggest challenged is to make pieces that are avant-garde and also wearable at the same time. 

6. If you had to describe your collection in 3 keywords which ones would you choose? 

Straight, strong, and simplified geometrical.

7. How do you personally define “fashionclash” or “a clash with fashion” for yourself? 

Opposites attract in all fields, in fashion everything is permitted.

Femke Agema

 

Collection SS 2011 by Femke Agema



What is your name? Femke Agema

What is the name of your label? Femke Agema

Where did you study and when did you graduate? I studied at the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (Netherlands) and did a Master in Fashion Design at the MaHKU. When I tell you what year I graduated it will make me feel old, so I won't.. ;)

What inspires you as a designer? I think inspiration is a very difficult concept. I can never pinpoint what makes me want to create things. I guess it's just everything around me.

Ulrik Martin Larsen for the second time at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht

CHOREOGRAPHED- sketch

What is your name? Ulrik Martin Larsen

What is the name of your label? Ulrik Martin Larsen

Where did you study and when did you graduate? At the Danish Design School, graduated in 2008 and currently I’m a PhD student in Fashion at the Swedish School of Textiles

What inspires you as a designer? I would rather answer what drives me as a designer, I´m driven by and interested in ideas, and how to accomplish, realize, visualize and communicate those.

Who is your favorite designer? Why? There are a number of people I admirer for different reasons…no one mentioned, no one forgotten…

What can you bring to FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011 Could you also tell us how do you recall the last edition of the event, since to took part in it as well? Any surprises? What did you learn maybe? This year I will bring a series of films that deal with the ritual of getting dressed or undressed and how to elevate and challenge this familiar action through performance and choreography/movement. I am collaborating with dancers from the Royal Danish Ballet and the talented filmmaker Dimitris Vulalas. The working title of the project is: THE CHOREOGRAPHED GARMENT.

I was fortunate enough to participate in FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2010, and I was really impressed with the professionalism and quality level of the event. The location was spectacular and I met a lot of interesting people who work in the same field.

CHOERORAPHED -sketch

What do you expect from the FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011? I expect to see a great selection of designers and artists and to discover the work of established people but also new unseen talents. The combination of exhibitions and fashion shows is great.

How did your experience with fashion started? When did you decide to be a (fashion) designer? I decided to be a designer many years ago, I have always enjoyed creating and making things and somehow fashion seemed to connect to a lot of different areas that hold my interest.

I believe that interesting fashion only exists if there is a certain degree of artistry involved and ”good” art in my opinion includes a level of craftsmanship. I don´t need to put a label on my profession but I aspire to include aspects of craftsmanship and artistry in my work.

What are your goals concerning your career? What are your ambitions? Where do you see yourself in the future? I hope be able to show my work in different contexts, continue my collaborations and develop my research into new methods, processes and expressions that hopefully will be a valid contribution to fashion/art…and last but not least to have fun while doing it!

Ulrik's studio.

Edited by Natalia Serwanska

M.A.C Cosmetics

The amazing team of M.A.C Cosmetics is partner for FASHIONCLASH Maastricht for the third time now.
Here is a short reminder of FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2010.
http://www.maccosmetics.nl
http://www.maccosmetics.be

Coffeelovers Maastricht

Coffeelovers Maastricht is partner for FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011.
When you come to the event you can enjoy a bite to eat, drinks, and of course their delicious coffee.
http://www.coffeelovers.nl/

Photo: Team Peter Stigter

PS Magazine

'Ode to the Dutch fashion talent' by PS Magazine

There's a new magazine in Holland, with the concept 'Ode to the Dutch fashion talent'.
FASHIONCLASH loves this concept, specially because they will put young designers in the spotlight!

It is a magazine that provides a platform for young, emerging talent in fashion, fashion photography and fashion illustration. Current fashion magazines tend to focus on already established brands, making it difficult to get a foothold in the fashion industry. PS gives the chance to emerging talents and opportunity to make themselves known to the general public. PS is positive, fresh, upbeat and energetic and would like something nice and refreshing fashion show.

On the cover of the first issue the models is wearing an outfit by Leonie Smelt, that was a shown on FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2010.

Photo Peter Stigter

PS is an initiative of Stefanie Mensink and Puck Landewé.
They believe that too little attention to the many fashion talent in the Netherlands and a lack of inspiring and innovative independent fashion magazines in the Netherlands.
PS stands for Pre Stage.
PS From 3rd Arpil PS is available in shops throughout the Netherlands and will be available four times a year. PS is also on sale online: http://www.magvilla.nl/magazine/4451/ps-magazine

PS Magazine: http://www.ps-magazine.nl/

Let us introduce Jacob Kok

What is your name? Jacob Kok

Where did you study and when did you graduate?
I graduated from the theater design department at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie Amsterdam in 2005.

What inspires you as a designer? The human body is what made me decide to work on costumes. I'm intrigued by people's faces, very often, I'm distracted when people talk to me because all of my attention goes to their facial expressions, and how their behavior reflects their personality. Even when someone really annoys me, I find a fascination in that energy. Also, I probably should be a documentary maker, but I like fiction too much.

Who is your favorite artist? Why? Crystal Castles. Their performance consists of only a few elements and yet they manage to create a full-on, hypnotizing show. That chick that plays the role of singer has a unique talent to perform a powerful nutcase character, and the dude just creates amazing songs.


What will you present during FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011? I will show a small collection of 5 outfits named "Being Fever Ray". I admire Fever Ray because she hides herself behind a mask, her work tells a poetic story that I can relate to. I started working like she does, by collecting symbolic elements from several primitive cultures and combining them intuitively. For now the main element I explore is the totem pole. Totem poles are often associated with idol worship but in fact only tell a story connected to the tribe that creates them. For me Fever Ray seems to be an artist that struggles with being an idol but has an urge to express herself.



Sketches of "Being Fever Ray" collection

What do you expect from the FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011? I am looking forward to meeting so many inspirational, young designers who are going through similar experiences like me in establishing themselves. It is also extremely helpful that FASHIONCLASH takes care of the production side of things so I can focus on my work.

How did your experience with fashion started? When did you decide to be a fashion designer? I have a difficult relationship with the fashion industry because my goal has never been to start a label. Creating is something that I have been doing ever since I remember, but my work is not a proposal for real life, it's fiction. To answer the question I decided to become a designer the day I realized everything around us comes from human hands. 

What are your goals concerning your career? What are your ambitions? Where do you see yourself in the future? I would like to get involved in the music industry, in art direction for music video's and concerts.



Jacob Kok's collection presented during FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2010
Photo by Peter Stigter





Jacob Kok's collection presented during FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2010
Photo by Peter Stigter



Edited by Natalia Serwanska

FASHIONCLASH MAASTRICHT 2010 by Daniel van Hauten

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FASHIONCLASH MAASTRICHT 2010 atmosphere & people

Hair and make-up FASHIONCLASH MAASTRICHT 2010

This year the models looked just wonderful thanks to M.A.C. Cosmetics, Mogeen and Alterna!

Make-up by M.A.C. cosmetics
Hair by Mogeen and Alterna Haircare

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