New Talent from Gibraltar: Christel Mifsud

Please introduce yourself to our readers. (Who are you, where do you come from and what is your field of specialization?)
My Name is Christel Mifsud, I was born and raised in Gibraltar. I design and make casual, nightlife and creative clothing under my brand named ‘Shorji’.

What inspires you in general?
Basically anything that catches my eye can inspire me, for example, people, cultures, fitness, TV, music, travelling, fabrics and everyday life.

'CTRL+C CTRL+V' by Elke van Zuylen

Please introduce yourself to our readers. 
My name is Elke van Zuylen. I’m 26 years old, from the Netherlands and just graduated from ABK Maastricht. I'm a fashion designer with a graphic design background, which has given me a very conceptual way of thinking in designing clothes. There has to be a story you want to tell, otherwise you can't get people sucked into your designs.

Joshua Enker Presents New Collection

Please introduce yourself to our readers. (Who are you, where do you come from and what is your field of specialization?)
My name is Joshua Enker, I am a fashion designer from Amsterdam. I design for both men and women and I tend to start from material development.

What inspires you in general?
Fashion, art, history, crafts...the idea of transformation and how one is perceived.

Where are you based?
I’m based in Amsterdam, for now.

What is it like to be a young designer in your city/country?
There’s a whole web of institutions, subsidies, etc. that seem to support fashion, however it’s quite daunting to find your way through it though. Selling and actually producing your work is a big challenge, as there is hardly a market for home-grown design. The Dutch will spend on their homes but not on clothing and accessories.