The exclusive docu from Filling Pieces

In ten years, Filling Pieces grew from one shoe to a world-renowned fashion brand. To celebrate the brand's tenth anniversary, Filling Pieces is now releasing the exclusive documentary Bridging the Gap. The documentary is not only a celebration of existence, it also addresses serious social issues. Text: Fleur de Jong
Image: Filling Pieces-Bridging the Gap

Started in his parents' garage

From his role as entrepreneur, son and husband, founder Guillaume Philibert Chin tells his story and the steps he had to take to make Filling Pieces successful. With the documentary, the makers want to show what values are important to the brand and founder Guillaume. For the founder, it all started in 2009 in his parents' garage in Heemskerk. Guillaume wanted to design the Low Top, narrow the gap between high-end fashion and streetwear fashion and make beautiful, luxurious shoes accessible to every group in society. This mission has been the starting point within the company ever since and still underlies the choices made by the entrepreneur and designer. The various influences in fashion, culture and design are the basis of the success behind the brand.

Bridging the Gap addresses the current global crisis, but the viewer also gets to see how Guillaume and his team respond to burnout and stress.  

Flagship Store

In addition to the launch of the documentary, Filling Pieces will also open a flagship store in downtown Amsterdam in honor of its anniversary in July. At this place, not only will the collection be for sale, but the shop will also serve as a venue for design workshops and a place where conversations will be organized with other entrepreneurs, fashionistas and other creatives. As in the documentary, the themes of inclusivity, mental health and art will be at the forefront of these conversations. At 300 square meters, the store will be the brand's largest.  

The documentary can be viewed on Filling Pieces' YouTube channel.