Last Monday, Dutch designer Borre Akkersdijk (25, DAE alumnus 2010) showed his SS13 menswear collection at the 'Apollohallen' (sports complex) in Amsterdam.
Borre, who is based in Paris, surprised everyone with a show that was all about movement. No white runway or serious faces for once. Instead of models, Borre chose to work with top gymnasts. These sportsmen demonstrated the comfortable, easy outfits of his label byBorre, while performing gymnastics.
Despite of all the action, Borre managed to keep the attention on his light colored, well-cut, and highly wearable pieces. Later that day the second show look place at bar Ludwig, where Borre showed both his menswear and womanswear collection accompanied by performances of inter alia Pepijn Lanen ('De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig'). Time to learn some more about this young, refreshing talent.
Borre studied at Design Academy Eindhoven. During this period he discovered what is now the characterizing element of his collections, namely the special 3D-fabric he uses. The idea came to mind when he went to the factory of Innofa, Borre explains. “Innofa produces fabrics for mattresses, and I just happened to be there for a different project. I saw the filled fabrics pass by in large panels. After seeing this, I immediately thought, I need to make fashion with this.”
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