When designing clothes
I think it's important...
to send people a certain amount
of optimism.
So that I make people happy
through my work.
I do that by incorporating a lot of optimism
in my work.
I really like doing it and I start
as if I were making a painting.
This creates a palette with
layers of looks and silhouettes.
That image is very rich
and I hope others see that as well.
I'm inspired by other cultures,
people and art...
and I try to make new connections.
For the collection that's now nominated
for the Dutch Design Awards...
I looked at power
and how you can show it.
I studied the modern artist
Sol LeWitt.
He creates very monumental,
powerful art.
He uses his colors very boldly
and works really graphically.
His work inspired me to design
this collection.
Working with color schemes,
primary colors next to pastel colors.
Graphic prints next to animal prints.
I looked for contrasts.
That's how the collection was made.
I created an environment, a dream world
which is centered around the woman.
How she plays with power and takes
her surroundings into her own hands.
How she dares to be prominent by
dressing so colorfully and graphically.
The collection sends the message
that you'll reap the benefits...
if you dare to show who you want to be.
It can get you a long way.
I'd love it if more women were
as confident as they deserve to be.
I think there's a lot to be gained.
So I'd like to inspire women
through my work.
