Yojiro Kake

Picture by: Ruggero Mengoni

Yojiro Kake is a Japanese designer based in Florence, Italy. His latest collection is inspired by "rain" and its effect on garments. Yojiro's collection will be presented during the closing Fashion Show on Sunday the 15th!

Hi Yojiro! What inspires you in general? 

In general, I am inspired by contemporary arts, music and films, but I mainly get my inspirations from my everyday life, as well as the emotions of people in it. Emotions and feelings are more important to me because there are difficult to explain. Using several methods, I like to “translate” those feelings into my design.

What place or city do you find inspiring?

I don’t feel too much from places or cities. I think it’s all about people; different people stimulate me and inspire me.

What is it like to be a young designer in your city/country? 

Here in Florence there aren’t many young designers around. But I’m proud to be ‘based in Florence’, though I’ve heard some negative things from young designers in Italy. However, I do believe that designers can create a trend no matter where they are based.

Mies Nobis by Millicent Nobis

Mies Nobis is jewellery label created by Australian Millicent Nobis. Her collections, inspired by the shapes of bones, horns and teeth will be showcased during the Designer Market.

Preview of the HORN collection
Picture by: Alberto Maria Colombo

Schaffenskraft by Daphne Hobbelen

Daphne Hobbelen is a Dutch artist who takes her inspiration from Munne, an artist that developed an interdisciplinary approach to art. Munne had the habit to wear overalls and store them in boxes for later use. Daphne got the idea to re-use those textiles and give them a new life. Her label Schaffenskraft (Creating's force) shows that recycling textile can lead to unexpected creations. Daphne will present Schaffenskraft at the FASHIONCLASH exhibition.

Picture by: Lisa Klappe

Catarina Oliveira

Preview of Catarina's collection
Picture by: Elio Nogueira

Catarina Oliveira is a young – 21 years old! – designer from Portugal. Her aim is to fully explore menswear. Catarina was discovered by FASHIONCLASH's artistic directors, Nawie Kuiper and Branko Popovic, during the ModaLisboa, Lisbon Fashion Week. Her latest collection, UNFOLD, will be showcased at the FASHIONCLASH Festival during the Fashion Shows.

What inspires you in general? 

My references are a combination of what I identify myself to and the message I want to transmit. It can range from an artist’s work to a person who crossed my path on the street this morning. I assimilate everything I find interesting.

What place or city do you find inspiring? 

I guess that the city itself isn’t the most important thing. The most important is what I’ve lived there. I can’t really say which city inspires me, but the fact that I lived between Viana do Costelo and Oporto in the last three years really influenced my life and, of course, my work.

What is it like to be a young designer in country/city? 

I’m finding out what it’s like to be a young fashion designer in Portugal. It’s great that there are several platforms during the Portuguese Fashion Week allowing us to display our work. All the concern and support we are given motivates us greatly.

9th edition of D(esign)-day

Accessible design at 9th edition of D(esign)-day in Maastricht

D(esign)-day is a unique and surprising podium for designers that design and create. Their one-of-a-kind limited edition concepts are produced with sustainability as the unifying theme. The event is held in the Timmerfabriek, a historic, industrial location in Maastricht.

The ninth edition of D(esign)-day will start with the traditional opening dinner on Friday 30 May, followed by the Designers for Design auction. Both are an excellent opportunity to meet participating designers and other interesting people from the media and business communities.

The FASHIONCLASH streetstyles: part 2

Part 2 of our Maastricht Streetstyles series! This week again, discover some of the wonderful people of Maastricht. Café Zondag and Take 5 are still on the list, and sorry people, but Uggs are apparently a serious no-go!

Lies Wambacq

Lies Wambacq is a Belgian jewellery designer. She makes silver or gold jewels in an organic and baroque style. Lucky for you, you will be able to purchase some of her creations at the FASHIONCLASH Festival Designer Market. 

Yoni Lefévre

Preview of Yoni's work

Dutch designer Yoni Lefévre focuses on the visual communication of a message in a social context in her work. Her collection will be presented during the exhibition and aims to change our understanding of aging. Unfortunately, she won’t be present herself as she will be travelling in Indonesia and Australia! 

Hi Yoni! What inspires you in general? 

I’m always inspired by documentaries, both movies and photo documentaries, about honest and pure stories of people’s lives. It’s the little things in life and the story behind an image that’s worth documenting. 

What place or city do you find inspiring? 

I lived a little while in London and I thought the community aspect of this city was very inspiring to see. They stimulate a lot of small interventions and social organizations that help the area. I believe that change starts locally. 

Hana Frisonsova

Hana is fashion and accessories designers from Prague, Czech Republic. She grew up with science fiction and hand-made techniques, which she defines as her specializations. Her collection will be showcased during the Fashion Shows.

Hi Hana! What inspires you in general? 
Dancing like crazy, the view from my window, biking around the river, strange encounters. Everything basically.

What place or city do you find inspiring? 
At the moment, I’m inspired by Prague and some of its places are reflecting in my work. I like the strong historical background, the underground places and the contrasts between the romantic side of the city and its roughness.

What is it like to be a young designer in your city/country? 
There is only a small community of designers here. It’s not hard to go public, but it is hard to find customers, money and investors. We are mostly using our creativity to make things out of nothing.

Dutch Dance Festival 2014

Dutch Dance Festival (Nederlandse Dansdagen) presents their new campaign image for the Dutch Dance festival 2014, created by graphic designer Esther Noyons and photographer Annaleen Louwes.

Save the date for one of the hottest festivals in the Netherlands. 3-5 October 2014 in Maastricht.

Projects Distinguished Dreams & (OLD)Fashion(ed) that are developed in cooperation with Dutch Dance Festival will be on display.

For more informartion and updates
http://www.nederlandsedansdagen.nl