CATWALK| Spijkers en Spijkers S/S13

Spijkers en Spijkers SS13 Catwalk Show from VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT on Vimeo.

Images by Christopher Dadey

COLLECTION| Spijkers en Spijkers S/S13

Entitled ‘La Femme Paysage’ Dutch duo Truus and Reit Spijkers featured earthy tones with crisp cut lines authenticated simple streamline dresses. Their inspiration came from the work of Sonia Delauney, an artist known for her painted geometric shapes. An 20’s theme ran throughout, with a more modern, colourful take on the era.

Luisa Casati, the Italian muse was a key icon from the collection; her image printed across dresses and skirts. The simplicity to this collection gave an almost poetic feel, as models glided along the catwalk with the fabric free-flowing. The cut itself was flattering to the female form whilst still maintaining an air of looseness. Lace with horizontal silk stripes adorned dresses with intricately cut patterns. The mixture of sharp detailing using bold shapes as well as the delicate manner of the lace showed the duos versatility within design.

Spijkers en Spijkers delivered another exceptional display of craftsmanship and romanticism. With their trademark style now developing with the ever growing following that they gain, the two sisters made sure the collection was simple yet unforgettable.

Text by Lora O'Callaghan, VFS contributor

Follow her on Twitter @loraocallaghan

BACKSTAGE| Spijkers en Spijkers S/S13

Backstage at Spijkers en Spijkers there is a definite 'twisted Gatsby' feel. The team of hair and make-up artists - Toni and Guy and The Body Shop, respectively - are showcasing a gargantuan selection of talent on a predominately blonde group of models.

In the depths of a neutrally coloured collection, these models fit right in. Label M's Volume Mousse has been mixed with Resurrection Dust to create loose and teased waves at the crown of the head which twist down and around into a half-ponytail/half-chignon. The complete look is finalised with a bohemian addition of a soft piece of string around the forehead.

With Pebbles Nails on talons, the team created a pointed chevron on the end of the nails which has been split diagonally in half with Ciate's golden 'Ladylike Luke'. On either side of the gold split, the chevron tips were painted in Dior's brown 'Aztec Chocolate' and a custom blended black striping pen. The rest of the nail was left bare, but covered with Seche Vite top coat.

Make-up wise, Bette Davis Eyes playing on the show's soundtrack makes a black-rimmed eye look exactly what the collection calls for. The end result is a matte, rouged, 20s inspired look edgy enough to accentuate a flawless collection by Holland's most talented designers - Riet and Truus Spijkers.



Text by Lela London

Images by Hannah Wilson

NEWS| Spijkers en Spijkers SS13 at Amsterdam Fashion Week

A sense of the 1920s which seems to be the decade to be in right now, dropped waists, pastel shades and flirty styles subtly hint to the era that the Dutch duo Spijkers en Spijkers have a knack for capturing. After showing their AW 12/13 collection at Vauxhall Fashion Scout last season, the design team showcased their new SS13 collection at Amsterdam Fashion Week with a playful attitude… dog in party hat et al.

The collection evolves as the looks progress, a contrasting but complimenting dance between the masculine and feminine with relaxed blazers and trousers brought in showing off a little boyish charm.  The Spijkers en Spijkers signature colour combinations and beautiful use of geometric shapes on soft fabrics is one that can’t be missed and is reinvented with each collection. Large striped patterns and child-like shapes accented with primary colours are reminiscent of playground fairs and summer parties. This is tied in with black, smart shirts, and day dresses for a little reminder of the lady behind the charm; a balance the designers do so well.

There is a certain European sensibility that is fun filled, charming and sophisticated all at once that this collection so effortlessly portrays. Spijkers en Spijkers surprise us every time with new themes and new stories to tell, this time at the fun-fair, and we’re excited to see where the design duo takes us next!

By Vanessa Omoregie (@wewearblack)

Images from Spijkers en Spijkers website