Long Live Orange
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This week the Netherlands crowned a new king (and queen)! Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, was sworn in as the first Dutch King in over 120 years Tuesday, after his mother Queen Beatrix abdicated her throne after 33 years.
In celebration, we celebrate all things (fashion related, that is) Dutch.
DESIGNERS:
Viktor & Rolfe: Founded in 1993, Viktor & Rolfe is the crown jewel of Dutch design. The duo embraces performance art, experimental fashion, and likes to use fashion as a way to critique society. To commemorate the fashion house’s 20th anniversary, Viktor and Rolfe will be designing a couture collection this year which is certain to dazzle!
Ted Noten: Talk about creative. In 1995, Noten created a pendant of a mouse wearing a pearl necklace cast in acrylic. The piece propelled the jeweler’s career and since then, Noten has created jewelry that really stretches the imagination.
Daan Roosegarde: The Dutch are known for their innovative and unique ways of looking at the world and designing for it. Studio Roosegarde (previously featured) has created dresses that become transparent based on the wearer’s heart rate.
MODELS:
Doutzen Kroes: Supermodel Kroes is best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel (since 2008).
Lara Stone: This gap-toothed beauty has risen from teen model contestant to “it”girl. Stone Vogue France editor Carine Roitfeld’s muse and the current face of Calvin Klein.
Iekeliene Stange: Stange is famous for her fall at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2007 show. After falling, she kicked off her heels and walked the rest of the runway barefoot.
TRADITIONAL:
In fourth grade my elementary school hosted an international fashion show and I represented Holland! So of course, I wore a long skirt, apron, open blouse, a Dutch bonnet, and wooden clogs (which are just as uncomfortable as they look).
Wooden clogs were originally worn by peasants who couldn’t afford leather shoes. You can tell what region a clog is from based on its shape. Today, traditional fashion is seldom worn and seen only for touristic reenactments or special occasions.
QUEEN MAXIMA:
Just like the Duchess of Cambridge or Michelle Obama, all eyes are on Queen Maxima. The Argentian-born queen’s fashion choices are even more important now as her choices will reflect what brands (and therefore what countries) she supports and will reflect both her own personality and that of the crown. For the coronation, she wore a beautiful blue dress by Dutch designer, Jantaminiau. A look at her past fashion choices:
Long live Orange!
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