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about my work

I enjoy the designing as well as the making process. 
I am very visual and think in 3d when I design. I love colour and a clever way of combining it. All my work consists of strong and unusual colour-ways. Never choosing the obvious. 
latch tools
One of my most successful ways of working is on the stand. Most of my designs are developed through drape and drawing from these initial designs. 
As with knit I start with a rough design and let the machine and sampling process lead the way. 
I enjoy to let the material have its say and usually don't design "loud fashion". 
My favourite materials are natural ones like cotton, linen, wool and silk. Although I ventured into man-made materials in some of my projects. 
I prefer to start with humble materials and the challenge for me is to make it stand out through my design. 
I love screen-print as it is a very sincere process. The artist leaves his mark with every pull. 
Knit is a big part in my design ethos. I love that it is a very wholesome process. You start with a yarn and create a whole garment from scratch. I also really enjoy the process on a knitting machine. You cannot really rush it or it goes wrong. This is a very healthy way of working in this hectic day and age. 
It also surprises you with happy accidents that lead to very organic outcomes. 
In my graduate collection I went as far as making my own buttons. I fell in love with the process of enamelling. A process I would like to explore further for accessories and design details. 
 

Knit samples
Screenprint samples
Enamel buttons
knitting needles
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  • the beaked
    • shown and seen
    • press >
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    • to order
  • gallery
    • the black swan
    • eskimo
    • other projects
  • about
    • me
    • my work
  • contact