It is Hul le Kes’ mission to let fashion and textiles contribute to people, environment and society. As the upcoming week will be the week of circular economy 2022 (7 - 12 February) I’ll explain to you the how and why of our social enterprise.
Our Monet Jacket is a type of jacket that is easy to wear and also to be used as an undercoat. For that reason we designed it as a jacket without collar, more like a vest combined with a jacket. And many people have understand this principle. Yet on the other hand we got many request for a Monet Jacket with collar. As we think making products should be about a collaboration between makers, designers and wearers we came up with a new design. Our Cremer Jacket!
When nu.nl (a Dutch news outlet) asked about my top reading recommendation, I realised a lot of time had gone by since I had last written a blog. In the past year at Hul le Kes, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to run a number of engaging projects. So much so that I just didn’t seem to have the time to write a new blog. Well, I feel like now finally the moment’s here to sit down and put some of my thoughts and findings into words. Let’s talk about operational processes.
Today, January 12 2022, an interview with Sjaak Hullekes and one of our Hul le Kes Recovery Studio staff members; Tjeerd, has been published. The article by Cécile Narinx writes (in Dutch) about the Hul le Kes Recovery Studio. How the idea was born, about our past and about our future plans.
We thought it would be time for a new product series; upcycled ánd made from leftovers at the same time. Interior is like fashion for your home and at least as important for one to feel good about. That is why we introduce to you our series of pillow cases. For now we introduce to you the Leck Pillow Cases and the Frank Pillow Cases. In 2022 more different kinds of styles will be added.