GASSAN’S pre-owned: horloges die trends en modegrillen overstijgen

Trends in the world of watches are, quite appropriately, not temporary fads: in the world of mechanical watches, other laws apply and time ticks its own rhythm. This is not to say that there are no trends to be discovered at all, although GASSAN prefers to call a watch trend a development. An important development in the world of watches is the [...]

This is: a gem for your coffee table

MASTERS selects 3 gems that really shouldn't be missing from your coffee table. Each of these books offers a glimpse into the lives of different icons through unique imagery. Text: Fleur de Jong Image: TASCHEN Books Peter Lindbergh | Azzedine AlaĂŻa This book celebrates the artistic collaboration of Peter Lindbergh and Azzedine AlaĂŻa. [...]

How DMD Amsterdam brings modern and monumental together

Every estate, monastery, mansion or coach house has its own story. Designer and founder of DMD Amsterdam Dick Mulders knows how to bring this story back to these properties like no other. At the same time, the designer brings the twenty-first century into the property, bringing modern and monumental together in a unique way in his designs. Text: Fleur de Jong Image: [...]

Charlotte Bakkenes' MASTERPIECES: 'I see sustainability as the new luxury'

Her designs are characterized by black and white silhouettes, sharp size mark, femininity and complex use of traditional handwork and the use of artisanal techniques. Actually, Charlotte Bakkenes wanted to become an architect, but chose fashion and graduated Cum Laude from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute as a fashion designer in 2018. Still, the love for architecture and [...]