A moment of transition, where past work evolves into something more immediate and connected.
This collection marked a turning point. Presented as a photographic series rather than a traditional runway show, it brought together new pieces alongside selected work from previous collections.
What began as a continuation gradually revealed itself as something else — a moment of reflection, and ultimately, a shift in direction.
That shift did not happen all at once. The collection extended beyond its initial presentation, evolving into a second phase for Fall Winter 2018-2019, where the same ideas were explored in a more direct and wearable way during a runway show in Amsterdam.
The collection explores the idea of the modern-day warrior. Not in a literal sense, but as a reflection of identity, resilience and presence in contemporary life. Subtle tribal influences appear throughout the work — references drawn from African and South American cultures, translated into a modern visual language. These influences are not used as costume, but as signals. Fragments of something older, deeper, more grounded.
The collection combines new designs with pieces from previous seasons. This layering of past and present reflects the moment itself — not a clean start, but a transition.
Silhouettes remain rooted in the JANBOELO language: strong, minimal, often centered around black. Leather still plays a role, alongside softer materials that bring movement and ease.
At the same time, styling becomes more expressive. Harness elements, textures and raw details introduce a different energy — less controlled, more instinctive.
This collection revealed something important. The process of making clothing — designing for seasons, for production, for sales — no longer aligned with the direction the work wanted to take. What had started as an exploration through fashion reached its limit here.
All images for the Spring Summer 2018 collection were shot in a forest, with each model positioned in front of a clean white panel. This contrast became central to the work. The white surface represents the way we are used to looking — focused, isolated, controlled. A perfect image, detached from its surroundings. But the environment around it remains visible. Present. Impossible to ignore. There is always more than what is framed.
While the first part of the collection existed as a photographic series, its continuation for Fall Winter 2018-2019 was presented in a more direct and physical setting. Shown later that year during an intimate presentation in Amsterdam, the evolution of the work became part of a shared experience, positioned alongside two other designers. The setting brought the audience closer to the garments, reducing distance and shifting the perception from statement to everyday presence.
This context reinforced the transition within the collection itself — from image to reality, from concept to wearability.
Modern Day Warriors became the final collection.
Not because the ideas came to an end, but because they required a different form. The work moved beyond clothing, towards something less defined by seasons and more connected to a broader way of thinking.
“I realised I was no longer interested in making collections.
I was interested in something deeper than that.”