June 3 2026
Hul le Kes has been awarded the prestigious Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium 2026, recognising its unique vision on social and circular fashion. The award marks the beginning of a new creative chapter, introducing Hul le Kes Collectable, Monumental and several special events in Arnhem.
May 8 2026
Over the past weeks, Hul le Kes collaborated with TU Delft researcher Yuemei Lin on an experimental project exploring textile dye made from wastewater sludge. This first Proof of Concept brings together science, craftsmanship, and circular fashion to investigate new possibilities for future materials.
January 30 2026
During Paris Fashion Week, the contrast between Hul le Kes and the wider fashion system became unmistakably clear. In this personal reflection, Sebastiaan shares how working from Arnhem enables a radically different, human-centered way of making fashion.
Artistic Projects / Hul le Kes Prive
December 22 2025
2026 marks a new chapter for Hul le Kes: more intimate, more personal, and more exclusive. Discover what’s changing in our store and how to stay connected.
October 12 2025
Hul le Kes has been nominated for two prestigious fashion awards and is celebrating by extending its Amsterdam pop-up store. Visit through October 19 to explore garments that unite craftsmanship and social impact.
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.
Artistic Projects / Recovery Studio
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.
Artistic Projects / Circular & Sustainable
June 5 2025
At Hul le Kes, we design beyond trends; embracing the imperfect beauty of materials and people. Our garments tell evolving stories of care, repair, and circular artistry.
May 28 2025
This June, Arnhem celebrates its fashion legacy during the Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem. With the theme Unravelled Roots and Sjaak Hullekes as curator.
December 16 2024
Hul le Kes redefines fashion with gender-fluid designs that celebrate individuality and self-expression. Our clothing empowers wearers to embrace their unique character beyond traditional norms.