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(ENG) THE BRAVEST OF MEN

NEW AT MODEFABRIEK: ELSIEN GRINGHUIS

Our immediate surroundings are an important source of inspiration to Elsien Gringhuis. Until recently the Dutch designer focused on urban landscapes with its oppressive conditions  But since her collection f/w 2011/12 the source of inspiration has changed and appears now to be the organized space of the Dutch landscape with its suggestion of quietude and endlessness.  And with the omnipresent wind symbolizing permanent movement en therefore energy.

For spring/summer 2012 this has resulted in a small collection of 14 styles. Striking: Gringhuis limited herself to only two pattern pieces in each garment. As a result the collection comes across as very constructed and minimalistic.

Gringhuis uses only natural materials such as silks, bamboo and a cotton that is coated with bee wax. The main colours are white, black, orange and ochre. Elsien Gringhuis second line, Basic Ones, is included in her main collection.

The designer is a former winner of The Green Fashion Competition.