CLAUDIA FALCÃO

Category: Design

What a creative mind produces is always intrinsic.

  • 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”.

  • No waste, only grace.

    No waste, only grace.

    Last month, here in the Netherlands was a check-to-reality for me, as a passionate fashion consumer and blogger. The theme of the #Dutchsustainablefashionweek this year was the circular economy. I was in the front-row at the catwalk opening. Designers Danya Wevers, Map Renes, Monique Collignon , Judith van Vliet en Hellen van Rees showed their amazing collection with the concept circular in mind.

    I was overwhelmed with their creations, everything was wearable and edgy. Some used luxe fabrics, others re-used invented or extracted from natural sources such as pineapple skin or salmon leather. Look at this, a luxe exposure of what fashion can be with no harm to living creatures or the environment. No waste, only grace!