Erwin Olaf, a masterful talent

Last night the sad news emerged that one of the Netherlands' most renowned photographers, Erwin Olaf, has passed away at the age of 64. The Netherlands loses a masterful artist and remarkable human being. MASTERS had the privilege of working with this exceptional photographer in 2010 on a special report that appeared in our interior issue.

Last night the sad news came out that one of the Netherlands' most famous photographers Erwin Olaf has passed away at the age of 64. The Netherlands loses a masterful artist and beautiful human being. MASTERS had the honor of working with the talented top photographer in 2010 on a special report that appeared in the interior special.

'Rock Chaise', Studio Job 2004, courtesy Jan and Monique des Bouvrie. Gray origami coat in coated wool, design Viktor & Rolf, via Van Ravenstein. White flocked boots, design Viktor & Rolf, via Van Ravenstein. Swirl earrings, white opal from DeLuxe accessories, via Wini. Ring of NOIR, via Margreeth Olsthoorn.

Fashion and furniture: they are inextricably linked. Top photographer  Erwin Olaf brings the two into one pas de deux from Dutch Design, together in front of his lens. Futuristic, yet contemporary.

Photographer: Erwin Olaf
Styling: Tatjana Quax/Studio Attention
Hair & Make-up: Suzanne Verberk for YSL@ Angelique Hoorn

Sculptural sofa 'Elizabeth' by Fons Schobbers. Blood red pumps by Nina Ricci, via Shoebaloo. Couture dress and belt, Michael Barnaart van Bergen. 

Bench 'Fossil', Atelier Van Lieshout. Organza dress and tweed jacket by Ilja Visser. On the jacket: Scorpion pin from DeLuxe accessories, via Wini. Pumps by Veronique Branquinho, via Margreeth Olsthoorn. Quarantine 1 blue/red design from Idiots. Hairbrush from BLESS, via Margreeth Olsthoorn.

Morosus chaise longue, by Roderick Vos for Priveekollektie. Outfit Jan Taminiau 'Check, Check Mate!'