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Hul le Kes’ approach to sizing and inclusion

September 4 2025

At Hul le Kes, we believe clothing should liberate, not limit. Our gender neutral sizing system invites every wearer to choose what fits them, not what a label dictates.

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Gathered Memories: Hul le Kes Atelier SS26

August 29 2025

With the launch of Hul le Kes Atelier SS26, we sharpen our vision of circular luxury. Crafted entirely from post-consumer textiles, the collection redefines high-end fashion with artisanal finishing, social purpose, and timeless design.

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Artistic Projects

the story of the paperclip

August 22 2025

For nearly 25 years, Sjaak Hullekes has collected paperclips found on the street, each transformed by time into a unique object. Now, this humble item becomes Hul le Kes’ emblem; symbolising our philosophy of finding, uniting, and giving new form within a circular system.

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Artistic Projects / Recovery Studio

Interview: breathing new life into textiles and people

August 16 2025

At Hul le Kes, natural dyeing and social recovery intertwine. Creative Director Sjaak Hullekes and volunteer Hillie share how textiles and people alike can be renewed through imperfection, care, and craft.

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Circular & Sustainable

preserving history

August 9 2025

Hul le Kes celebrates clothing as living history, with each garment carrying the marks, repairs, and stories of its life. Through clothing passports, dyeing, and mending, imperfections become treasured chapters to cherish and pass on.

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Circular & Sustainable

Timelessness as a form of resistance

July 28 2025

In a world of fleeting trends, Hul le Kes invites you to embrace the beauty of timeless dressing. Explore how to build a wardrobe that is seasonless, soulful, and sustainable; through design, materials, and care that stand the test of time.

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Recovery Studio

Collective Recovery

July 20 2025

At the Hul le Kes Recovery Studio, forty-five individuals find healing through handwork. From repairing textiles to crafting waistbands and patchworks, this inclusive space celebrates imperfection, community, and the quiet power of making.

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People

Ten Questions for Sebastiaan Kramer

July 14 2025

To celebrate his 40th birthday, Managing Director and co-founder Sebastiaan Kramer shares his personal vision for Hul le Kes. From leadership and balance to embroidery and societal impact: ten questions that reveal the heart of the brand.

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Circular & Sustainable

The Value of Waiting

July 11 2025

This summer, we celebrate the beauty of garments and moments that take their time. From made-to-order creations to new arrivals in our Arnhem Store. We invite you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.

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Events

Arnhemse Stockdagen & Open Studio

June 16 2025

Step into the world of Hul le Kes this June during Arnhem’s fashion month. Discover our studios, shop archive pieces, and experience the essence of circular design through a week of thoughtful events.

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