We've given up all hopes for a white Christmas this year, so at FFI we've decided to enjoy the festive aroma's instead! Best wishes to all our readers - the FFI team hopes you have a delightful Christmas and a stylish start to the New Year! (Design: Loes Theeuwes)
Designer Michaël Verheyden heads to Florence in January to promote his collection of fashion accessories during the famous Pitti Uomo fair. A week later, Verheyden will be present at Maison & Objet in Paris with the home collection. Mark your agenda's!
Ever since its inception, conceptstore Closet in Antwerp has provided a platform for emerging designers on its shopfloor. Next year, even more than before, they want to pull out all the stops for a handful of talented fashion designers. Not just for the usual month, but for an entire season, five young designers will get the opportunity to showcase three of their collection pieces in Closet's designated 'closet' space. Additionally, in Closet's online shop, 15 pieces of each designer will be available to digital shoppers.
NPO Hartekamp moves heaven and earth to give ill and mentally handicapped children an unforgettable holiday! Belgian model An Oost, herself mother of two and owner of the Toykyo Kids collection, designed an exclusive tote bag in collaboration with Kiehl’s, of which all revenues will go to the non-profit organization. Score a Toykyo tote bag for only 10€ in the Kiehl’s Stores in Antwerpen (Lombardenvest 80) or Ghent (Koestraat 18)!
Is nostalgia running through your veins? You're gonna love this! Walter Van Beirendonck has his own Vimeo channel with videos of his collections from 1994 till today. I know what I'll be doing during Christmas break!
Jasmijn Verlindenjasmijn.verlinden@ffi.be
Femke Van Garderenfemke.vangarderen@gmail.com
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Joke Hoevenjoke.hoeven@ffi.be
Natalia Tjurinanatalia.tjurina@ffi.beContact jasmijn.verlinden@ffi.be!
