Thanks to fashion designer Alexander van Slobbe the Netherlands is known as an international fashion country. Alexander van Slobbe was ahead of his time.
As a reaction against materialism he often makes use of traditional techniques by craftsmen.
His womens label Orson + Bodil exist for 20 years. To celebrate this there is a great exhibition, Stof tot nadenken, in the Central Museum in Utrecht.
Typically is his frequent collaboration with other artists, designers or labels, such as graphic designer Harmen Liemburg, felt designer Claudy Jongstra, painter Marc Mulders, Puma and Royal Tichelaar, Makkum.
Graphical work by Alexander van Slobbe in collabration with graphic designer Harmen Liemburg
Porcelain cups decorated by Alexander van Slobbe commissioned by NRC Handelsblad in cooperation with Royal Tichelaar in Makkum.
13threads // Feb 17, 2010 at 12:14
Wow, Marion, talk about inspirational designers! I love his work. I had a look at the Orson + Bodil website and my ‘want’ list just got longer. I would love to go to the exhibition. Thank you for this.
Marion Pannekoek // Feb 17, 2010 at 16:33
Glad you liked it Lois… and thanks for the tip, I forgot to make a link to the site of Orson + Bodil !
Jennifer // Feb 18, 2010 at 07:51
I wonder what makes designers brains different to people like me who whilst I appreciate their art , even love it, I just can’t comprehend how they conceived the idea in the first place. But I guess if it makes you think or inspire’s you then it’s worked on some level. More please Marion.