Flanders Fashion Institute

- Submitted on: 21/11/2011 10:09
- Submitted by: Siska Lyssens
Second Hand Second Life surpasses previous editions!

Second Hand Second Life's fashion show - already in its 9th installment - took place last Friday at Tour & Taxis. It was an incredible success. More than 2000 visitors came to watch Spullenhulp's runway presentation to which 38 designers contributed. The final auction raised a total of 28 650 euro, a wonderful sum that will be put toward financing a new shelter for homeless youngsters.
- Submitted on: 17/11/2011 10:21
- Submitted by: Siska Lyssens
Creative Corner Pop-Up

On December 2nd and 3rd, the second edition of Creative Corner at Moorkensplein in Borgerhout will once again gather the graphic fashion collection of Abelone Wilhelmsen, the bag label Les Deux De Cock of the sister-duo Marjan en Katrijn, the idiosyncratic creations of Femke Hellemans' Dankoe and Joke Boonen
- Submitted on: 17/11/2011 12:13
- Submitted by: Jasmijn Verlinden
Furniture shopping against AIDS

ELLE Belgium asked Conni Kaminski (picture), Jean-Paul Knott, Monsieur Bul en Anne Zelien a few months ago to reinterpret a Flamant cupboard. Good news for all those who adored the results: the four cupboards will be auctioned via eBay for the benefit Designers Agianst AIDS! Bidding is possible till 20 November, 4pm!
- Submitted on: 15/11/2011 10:23
- Submitted by: Jasmijn Verlinden
Rue Blanche keeps you warm

Winter kicked in so I can finally wear those gorgeous Rue Blanche wool knickers without -literally- sweating my ass off!
- Submitted on: 08/11/2011 02:34
- Submitted by: Jasmijn Verlinden
Harald Ligtvoet tames upholstery leather

Projectatelier organizes an auction of two pieces designed by Harald Ligtvoet in the framework of STUBRU's yearly fundraising event Music For Life. Not a farfetched concept, knowing that the desig

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Editors

Siska Lyssenssiska@blogffi.be
After graduating, Siska made the big step to move to London in order to combine her love of fashion with writing. Armed with a degree in Fashion & Lifestyle Journalism from the renowned London College of Fashion, she likes to approach up-and-coming as well as established fashion designers with a depth-interview. She maintains the link with her home country through the FFI’s blog and the magazine Kwintessens!......
Jasmijn Verlindenjasmijn.verlinden@ffi.be
Jasmijn is passionate about two things: fashion and furniture design. Due to budget and space-related constraints, she tries to manoeuvre around magazine stores on her way to work and supermarket... unfortunately with limited results. Jasmijn’s apartment is stuffed with magazines and books about fashion, design, contemporary art and desserts, yet another great love! When something is close to her heart, the writing comes easily. Jasmijn posts weekly about home-made fashion on the blog!......
Trui Moerkerketrui.moerkerke@flandersdc.be
Passionate about media and communication. After 20 years at Knack Weekend, she is currently displaying her talents as Communication Manager at Flanders DC....