SUSTAINABLE BARBIE

Winter/spring 2017-2018

Model: Vera van Velsen

Make Up Artist: Rob Klijnman

Photographer: Joep Hijwegen

Location: Metaal Kathedraal, Utrecht

Model: Vera van Velsen

Make Up Artist: Rob Klijnman

Photographer: John Akerman Ozguc-Aquinoxmedia

Location: Metaal Kathedraal, Utrecht

This four pieced dress is a multifunctional item. My inspiration was my own childhood, and the barbie doll serves as a symbol for that. When I was young, I really loved dressing up my dolls and made a lot of clothing for them. In this piece I meant to express playfulness while at the same time showcasing a journey to adulthood.

For this piece I allowed my personality to shine through to show the 'adult' I am slowly becoming. The colours and large eyelets represent my playful and childlike nature, while the floor length cut and the unique variation of an enlarged lapel collar is reminding of the business like qualities of adulthood. Additionally, the dress is highly adaptable, which represents my changeable nature.

With this dress I wanted to say: "Wear it like you feel in the moment". You can adapt it to your personal state of mind in the moment. It has zippers and push-buttons to put together the different elements.

This way, it doesn't just fit every mood, it also makes the item more sustainable. Because you can wear it like a dress, a skirt and even just a top on its own, this is a piece you will not get bored with, and can therefore be a staple in any closet for many years to come.

The idea is to buy several pieces and create your own custom outfits that can be adapted endlessly. The separate parts zip or button together to make a unique whole.

Model: Liza De Haan
Video and editting: Kiki Kramer (me)

Location: Zaltbommel