November 8, 2011
Rapprocher is the first full-length album of Brooklyn electropop duo Class Actress (who we know from their song ‘Careful What You Say’), and it is sheer synthy pop heaven if you ask me. ‘Weekend’ is the second single off the album, and its first video.
July 1, 2011
These Minnie creepers are back on sale at Lazy Oaf.
Also check out their Tumblr.
May 10, 2011
Upon inspecting my outfit, my boyfriend recently informed me that I resembled a Golden Girl. Now, I’m not sure whether he actually meant that as a compliment, but I just went ahead and took it as one. We already established the awesomeness of The Golden Girls anyway.
Gold accessories AND backcombed hairdo’s AND shoulder pads? I THINK SO!! Enjoy.
In related news: Eyeworks is working on a Dutch remake of The Golden Girls. UGH..
August 23, 2010
Stadsarchief Amsterdam is currently hosting an exposition of photographs taken by Dolf Toussaint in de Jordaan during the 1960’s. The photos were published in the photographer’s 1965 book, ‘De Jordaan’, which also features an introduction and further notes by Simon Carmiggelt (one of my favorite writers).
The exposition will run until October 31st.
July 20, 2010
Last Sunday evening Premsela’s Masters of Amateurism event, featuring Katja Hentschel of Glamcanyon, took place in Meneer de Wit. As miss Hentschel is also featured in the book ‘Fashion Blogs’, we were invited to join the party, which included a special presentation on the topic of fashion blogging in relation to amateurism.
Aynouk Tan, fashion journalist and one of the book’s chapter introduction writers, opened the discussion with a short review of ‘Fashion Blogs’, calling it “a timeless document that puts fashion blogging as a field on the map”. As she did in her article, she pointed out that the phenomenon of scenesters has always existed, but that it was never as visible as it is now, due to the internet. Because of this new phenomenon of fashion blogging, kids are now taken much more seriously by the fashion world, and bloggers can no longer be ignored by the fashion elite. She said: “They’re all different and unique persons, they write from their own unique perspective on fashion”, and even had a small piece of advice for all the fashion bloggers out there: “Just be yourself, and fame and fortune will happen for you. It sounds very Oprah, but it’s true.” Read more »
July 14, 2010
Premsela and the ABC are hosting an event in Meneer de Wit this Sunday. The event is part of Premsela’s ‘Masters of Amateurism’ series (which focuses on the common ground in amateurism, popular culture and design) and will feature a special presentation by Katja Hentschel of Glamcanyon.
Date: July 18th
Location: Streetlab_Projectspace (Meneer de Wit)
Postjesweg 2, Amsterdam
Time: 19:00-22:00
Free entrance
Tunes by: Gangmakers
June 2, 2010
‘Fashion Blogs - From Musings on Personal Taste to Style Reports around the Globe‘ is the title of a new book, currently available!!
Kirstin Hanssen, Felicia Nitzsche and myself began working on this project about two years ago. We set out to interview the world’s best and most inspiring fashion bloggers, mapping a phenomenon in development. At times we didn’t think the project would ever be finished, but… Hooray! it is finally out, and made available by Dutch publisher d’jonge Hond.
Fashion Blogs features interviews with 34 of the biggest fashion bloggers, such as Susie Bubble, Garance Doré, Diane Pernet, Les Mads, the Cobra Snake, Jane Aldridge (Sea of Shoes), and many many more. The book also contains chapter introductions written by industry insiders such as Aynouk Tan and Mrs. Mo Veld, and beautiful photos by Krista van der Niet.
More info and ordering:
d’jonge Hond
Amazon
Facebook
Blogspot
NL bookstores Selexyz and Athenaeum already have the book in stock, and international bookstores will follow shortly.
October 7, 2009
DamStyle is featured in Marie Claire’s ‘10 best fashion blogs’, in the current issue (October).
April 1, 2009
DamStyle’s photos will be featured in a Streetlab exposition/talkshow this sunday. The event carries the title ‘Streetlab - Pioneers!’ and will explore the differences between Amsterdam and New York style. Amsterdam icons and DamStyle-favourites Sonny Groo and Jean Paul Paula, among others, will attend the event.
Info taken from Streetlab website:
Talkshow 2: “Amsterdam versus NY: Hoe verschillend is de stijl van Amsterdam en NY”
Presentator: Farid Benmbarek
Gasten:
- Damstyle, Blogger: fotografie Amsterdamse straatmode
- Sonny Groo en Jean Paul Paula, Stylisten/ stijliconen: Verschil en vergelijking tussen (jongeren & fashion) scene in verschillende internationale steden (Parijs/ New York/ London/ Amsterdam)
- Anneloes van Osselaer, Modeontwerper: was in NY vanwege winnen G-star Raw Talent Award
- Janneke Gaanderse, docent Concentonwikkeling, Fashion & Marketing AMFI
Muziek:
Dj: Snelle Jelle
Optreden: Blocnotes
Exposities:
- Mode expositie: de stijl van A’dam en in de style van NY geshowd op 8 etalagepoppen, styling door Sonny Groo
- winnende ‘Lichting 2008′ collectie van Anneloes van Osselaer, geshowd op etalagepoppen
- Foto’s (gebeamd op loop) van verschillende foto bloggers: Damstyle (A’dam) en Fashiontalk (NY)
Locatie: Felix Meritis
Keizersgracht 324
1016 EZ Amsterdam
