This way, consumers are able to support the careers of their favourite local designer.
CD - Don't feed the Models ! - Monte de la Rue, resident DJ of Fashion Week, has compiled a selection of instant Catwalk Classics and After-show Anthems called 'Don't feed the models !'. Out soon on United Recordings and for sale at better record stores.
Laundry Days - AIFW presents a public programme of exhibitions, parties, shop events and movie screenings called Laundry Days, also incorporating a shop window contest to spice up the city during fashion week.
PROGRAMME – AIFW will kick off on the 26th with the traditionally spectacular Moët & Chandon opening soiree.
Thursday 27th a seminar will be held about “100 years of Dutch Fashion” in cooperation with the Arnhem Academy, ArtEZ. Highlights of “Fashion Business” day on Friday, the 28th, includes a seminar with top executives from Marlies Dekkers, Suit Supply, Gsus and Tommy Hilfiger.
The trade fairs Modefabriek and Label Expo will take place Sunday and Monday. Both fairs have grown and will present their news at short notice.
AIFW is supported by subsidies from the City of Amsterdam, and sponsorships from Nokia, Lancome, Moët & Chandon, Fortis, Martini, Redken and several other partners and sub-sponsors.
Fashion Week was initiated in 2003 to put Amsterdam on the map as an inspiring international fashion destination, and to create synergies between the creative and commercial successes in the Dutch fashion industry.
“In the past 2,5 years we've grown into a well-respected event “ reflects AIFW programme director James Veenhoff: “The programme showcases our depth and quality, and international ambition of the city of Amsterdam as a fashion destination.”
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