Alexander van Slobbe Engels

Alexander van Slobbe together with Viktor Rolf internationally is one of the principal Dutch fashion designers. In Japan he became an absolute celebrity with h... » 

Alexander van Slobbe together with Viktor Rolf internationally is one of the principal Dutch fashion designers. In Japan he became an absolute celebrity with his brand So. Today he mainly concentrates on his label Orson Bodil. He also designs shoes and clothing for the German sports brand Puma. The Netherlands are not fully aware yet that Van Slobbe is regarded a star internationally. The latter fact is illustrated by the cover of the fashion insert of Le Monde Frances most important daily newspaper which was reserved for Orson Bodil.What distinguishes Alexander van Slobbe from other designers? His minimalist conceptual fashion is totally original. Nevertheless it fits seamlessly within couture. He does not set out to create a new line every year but works more gradually. By doing so he creates timeless fashion. 10yearold pieces from Van Slobbe can easily be worn today also because they are made from high quality materials.Alexander van Slobbe is a beautifully designed and illustrated publication totally in line with the qualities of the designer. The book shows the ideas and the technique of the designer his intriguing career and his efforts to improve the infrastructure of Dutch fashion. Indispensable for everyone who is interested in Dutch fashion. «