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Dutch Design Week 2023 Grand Opening

21 October 2023

© Grand Opening DDW23 - Miriam van der Lubbe & Lynn Zebeda - Lotte Dale

Picture This: Dutch Design Week (DDW) 2023 has officially begun! We kicked off DDW23 in style with the Grand Opening in the heart of the skate park at Area 51. The evening was hosted by Lynn Zebeda and Cesar Majorana. The New Originals provided an unforgettable takeover featuring special guests such as Phantom Wizard, Fumez, Sokarekta and TNO Sound. What a blast it was!

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Cesar Majorana and Lynn Zebeda, the evening's hosts

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The Creative Head of Dutch Design Week Miriam van der Lubbe kicks off by explaining this year's theme: Picture This

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This year's DDW beacons (left to right): Stefan Diez, founders of Muzus: Sanne and Neele Kistemaker and Yinka Ilori

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Cesar Majorana with Eindhoven Major, Jeroen Dijsselbloem

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Lynn Zebeda with Creative Head of Embassy of Inclusive Society, Shay Raviv

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Naaz warmed hearts with her performance

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Leo Max Rathmann and Simon van de Vijfeijke showing their skills

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Octopus Vulgaris Stealthy Skin Suit by artist Mette Sterre

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The New Originals took over featuring special guests such as Phantom Wizard

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Miriam van der Lubbe with, and wearing a custom outfit made by, designer and New Order of Fashion talent Valentine Tinchant