A collection presented within a real environment; where clothing, space and context meet
The Spring Summer 2016 collection was presented in a setting that moved away from both runway and showroom. Instead, the collection was introduced within an existing environment — surrounded by cars, movement and people. Not isolated, but placed. This changed the way the work was experienced.
The collection was presented during an event in collaboration with Lexus, inside a dealership space in Groningen. Rather than creating a separate world for the garments, the collection became part of an existing one. Models moved through the space, positioned between the cars, the architecture and the audience.
This created a different kind of interaction. The clothing was no longer viewed from a distance, but encountered within a real environment — closer, more direct, and more immediate. The presentation was not about spectacle, but about placement.
The collection continues the restrained direction introduced in the previous season, but with a slightly sharper definition. Silhouettes are clean and controlled, balancing between fitted and relaxed. Trousers fall loosely but are held in place through subtle structure. Jackets and tops are reduced in detail, allowing proportion and line to lead.
Materials remain focused around a limited palette — predominantly black, with selective contrast. Texture plays a key role: matte surfaces are paired with subtle shine, creating depth without adding complexity. There is a quiet precision in the garments. Nothing feels accidental, yet nothing is forced.
The collection is defined by pieces that balance simplicity with presence.
Evening dresses introduce asymmetry and controlled exposure, revealing parts of the body without losing structure. The lines remain clean, allowing the silhouette to speak.
Outerwear pieces, including leather jackets and textured layers, add depth without overwhelming the overall look. They function as extensions of the body rather than statements on their own.
Trousers are relaxed yet precise, offering movement while maintaining a sharp outline. Combined with minimal tops or structured knitwear, they create a silhouette that feels both effortless and intentional.
A defining moment within the presentation was the positioning of the models alongside the cars. The contrast between machine and body, surface and material, created a layered visual language. Both objects — garment and car — are designed, constructed and presented, yet they serve different purposes. Placing them together shifts perception. The clothing becomes part of a broader context of design, rather than existing solely within fashion.
Surface & Context reflects a shift towards integration. Clothing is no longer isolated, but positioned within the world it moves in.
