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Gerrit Rietveld Academie 2026 challenges traditional fashion show structures

The annual fashion presentation of Gerrit Rietveld Academie took place on 25 May in and around De Hallen Studio's, with graduating students using the event to challenge traditional fashion show structures and explore questions around accessibility, public space, and participation. The 2026 edition of the Rietveld Academie Fashion Show 2026...

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Rietveld Academie fashion show 2025 redefines the catwalk

On 9 June, the Rietveld Academie’s Fashion department held its annual graduation show at De Hallen Studio’s in Amsterdam, presenting work from twelve graduating designers. This year’s show broke from tradition by blurring the line between audience and model—inviting visitors to become part of the performance and challenging established fashion...

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Gerrit Rietveld Academy presents its fashion design graduates 2024

The fashion design graduates of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Art and Design, one of Amsterdam’s primary art schools, have presented their final collections in the academy’s annual fashion show. This year, the show featured the graduation projects of twelve students, with preliminary work presented by first and second-year students. The fashion...