CLAUDIA FALCÃO

Author: Claudia Falcão

  • Closed down HENDRIKJE, THE MUSEUM OF BAGS in AMsterdam

    Closed down HENDRIKJE, THE MUSEUM OF BAGS in AMsterdam

     

    New memories

    Sadly Covid-19 promoted losses of lives, closed down inspiring venues such as HENDRIKJE, THE MUSEUM OF BAGS. This cultural venue won’t open anymore. It only kept memories of joyful moments and inspiration.
    The museum of bags Hendrikje is not open to visit its fabulous collections but still is an inspirational source.

    With my bags collection, a new memory registered. Through the lenses of photographer Bogna Postepska, I could showcase my fashion style.

    This post from 2016 is in past tense now

    Amsterdam, Tassenmuseum Hendrikje:

    The museum of bags is a must-see place when you are in The Netherlands. You can spend quality time with your girly friends. It is easily reached by public transport.

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    Image by Tassenmuseum Hendrikje

    You can enjoy a fabulous fashion high-tea. Check their website for details on the reservation.
    In the collection, you will see traditional to modern bags.

    At the moment the museum is holding the “Royal bags” exhibition, and “yes”, you will see the famous Grace Kelly one.

    You will get inspired by vintage accessories. Be surprised by inventive style made by various materials.

    More importantly, you will see that the “bag” factor is a question of style. They vary in size, shape, and purpose. What matters is the person who carries “IT”.

  • Style and Identity

    That’s what matters for her composition

    Sandra Porto, Brazilian journalist, co-founder of The File Style project tell us how she became appreciative of her identity in this period of lockdown.

    As we ZOOM in, the image of a black-haired and enthusiastic woman appears on the screen. Her outfit, a fabulous and original kimono which is one of the inspiring objects that composes her identity.

    Broadcasting was the start point of Sandra’s career in journalism, but fashion called because it was in her DNA. Her father was a tailor, her mother is very creative, and her sister is a fashion designer. Naturally, her career in fashion journalism started from 2006 onwards.

    Writing for the creative industry within design, architecture, art, and fashion brought a broad insight into Sandra. She visited amazing venues. When we asked her to describe one place, she named Somerset House, her milestone of covering London Fashion Week. “It’s the place close to my heart”, she describes.  She brought us into her head for memories of that day. When describing her experience at this event, she says: “It is all about being immersed in that environment and identity”.

    “I love objects, and I love being around things that inspire me,” she says. With those objects, a story is told which compose her identity. 

    Sandra is very careful with labels. Everyone can be an artist, a dancer or a fashionista if they have the opportunity. There is more than trends and collections, there is identity, and likes or dislikes. 

    Talking about her style, she refers to things such as a mask that bring a memory of her birthday party; an original suit from the nineties that she still wears now; a pair of earrings from the market in Oxford city.

    Sandra’ s personal archive

    Lockdown reflection:

    After doing a disclaimer of this life-changing moment for the world and a time of reflection for herself. She says: “I’m more accepting and appreciative of who I am”.