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17-25 October 2026

The closer one looks, the more clear it becomes.

Hosted by Linn Alleman

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

my mother in my design
my mother in my design
Fotograaf: Iris Hoek
This collection is based on the similarities within Dutch and Indonesian folkloric clothing. Having multiple backgrounds is a blessing, but finding your place in the world is hard. This collection will create a physical form of your heritages which helps you to reconnect and express both of them.
For centuries, folk clothing has allowed people to freely express themselves. Individuals creating distinguishable garments have helped cultures shape their own identity. In a way, they define the owner and tell their story. The creation of their clothin
a friend in my design
a friend in my design
Fotograaf: Iris Hoek
samples 3x
samples 3x
Fotograaf: Roel van Zweden

About Linn Alleman

Linn graduated from Willem de Kooning academy Rotterdam fashion in 2020 with a social degree. She is focussing on cultural diversity in fashion. Clothing can be a connecting tool, not only for people, but cultures as well. And in a world where everyone is so separated from one another, people need the with an opportunity to reconnect. The garments will form a visual synonym to display this connection, but also allows you to express you at the same time.