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Tanja Kok highlights the latest fashion trends
Between the moving boxes, Tanja Kok writes her column for MASTERS. In his own words, the 'decluttering' has now begun and Kok can share the latest fashion trends with a clear mind.
“I write my column between the moving boxes. Leaving the apartment where I could always return home after wandering around when I was 18 gives me a melancholic feeling. That is not surprising, because it is not without reason that moving is in the top 3 of most stressful events. The big decluttering has now begun. Tidying guru Marie Kondo can be proud of me. I regularly repeat her sentence when in doubt 'does it spark joy?' in my head. No? Then the piece of furniture or clothing really goes to the thrift store or Marktplaats. During this Zen ritual, from being grateful for what has been to dreaming about what is to come, more and more space is created in my head to gather inspiration and develop a new style. I used to buy eclectic pearls for my colorful interior and wardrobe, but now I am completely into 'Japandi' – a merger of two worlds, Japan and Scandi (navia), in which everything revolves around minimalist, warm, functional and soothing. I fell in love with the associated wabi-sabi movement that is about imperfection. Where the beauty lies in the transience. That there may be a scratch, the net does not fit completely or has been visibly repaired. The natural cycle of life. As Leonard Cohen sang so beautifully about this perfect imperfection: 'There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in…' "
-Tanja Kok, photo model & journalist
Roaring colors
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY has shaken up the fashion world with his rebellious mix of queer flamboyance, couture and club punk. For his spring collection next year, the designer has worked with Scottish roots gives the colorful visual language of the British Empire from the Middle Ages a completely new interpretation. The collection, entitled Statant Passant Rampant, stands out with playful prints of animals such as unicorns, eagles and lions against a background of roaring colors. What a colorful spectacle! For Charles Jeffrey, 2024 can't come soon enough.
Ode to work clothing
Workwear was once intended to protect wearers during heavy work, but nowadays we also see it in the streets and on the catwalk. The exhibition is at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam workwear on display until September 10. Curator Eldina Begic selected dozens of vintage classics, current looks and futuristic experiments from all over the world. They show the beauty of functionality, but also show that workwear radiates solidarity and equality and has served as inspiration for countless artists and fashion designers worldwide. Two Rotterdammers created new works especially for the exhibition, with which they explore the future of work clothing. Designer Sam Cruden of custom jeans brand C.Cruden created an installation that focuses on the life cycle of jeans. Spoken word artist Elten Kiene wrote a workwear manifesto for this exhibition, which he presents on a video screen.
Nieuweinstituut.nl/projects/workwear
The city bag for Knokke
Louis Vuitton presents the latest edition of the iconic Knokke bag. The timeless Monogram has been given a fresh look thanks to a unique mix of prints inspired by an imaginary trip to the House's historic studio in Asnières, the streets of Lisbon and sunny beaches. In addition to the Monogram's iconic flowers, the handles on the sides, edges, handles and lining are finished with a pattern inspired by the tiles of the Louis Vuitton family home and traditional Portuguese azulejos (decorative tiles). This exclusive city bag combines shades from deep to light blue with a touch of beige. This Louis Vuitton Knokke Neverfull includes a pareo and fan. Available in the Louis Vuitton store in Knokke, price: € 3.000.
MASTERS MAGAZINE #54
Would you like to admire more trends? The summer edition is a fresh cocktail of entrepreneurship and sport. In this edition, several entrepreneurs from the Champions League of business are reviewed. Including Freddy Heineken and hospitality tycoon Richard Caring, whose expanding empire has been called the 'restaurant equivalent of LVMH'. Doing business is top sport, but top sport is also doing business. Take Formula 1: the sport is increasingly developing into an octopus with arms that touch all aspects of our society. Jaap de Groot investigated how millions are converted into billions. Also interviews with gymnast Sanne Wevers, two-star chef Guido Braeken, hotelier Robert-Jan Woltering, designer Maarten Baas and Rico, together with his Naomy. The 'King of Kickboxing' also turns out to be an octopus (with very strong arms): as an entrepreneur he is active in various industries. “When I look back later, I don't want to think 'I wish I had this or that'. I just want to, boom, accelerate, do fun things, enjoy.” Boom, the new MASTERS: enjoy!
