“My great-grandmother Catharina knitted this scarf. She was still alive when I was born and I was named after her. For Catharina, her great-granddaughter being named after her was the greatest gift. She basically raised me until I was three years old.”
I remember her as a small, strong-headed, fearless and independent lady. Imagine being born in 1898, being a woman, and having a job – even after giving birth to my grandfather! This illustrates her unconventionality. When my mother gave birth to me, Catharina gave her this scarf and during my baptism my mom was wearing it, while holding me. The pictures are in my baby book and they reflect peace and happiness.
When I moved to the Netherlands (I am originally from Belgium) I took this scarf with me and I still wear it. Each time I put it on, it feels as if my family is hugging me; it feels as if they are near.
( The Fruitleather Jacket ) “Although I am born and raised in the city of Rotterdam, I feel closely connected to the windy dunes, horizon and salty seas of the Dutch coast. While exploring the rich history of Zeeland, I encountered
( The Fruitleather Jacket ) “Although I am born and raised in the city of Rotterdam, I feel closely connected to the windy dunes, horizon and salty seas of the Dutch coast. While exploring the rich history of Zeeland, I encountered
( The Serious Shoes ) “There’s not much in my wardrobe that I’ve owned as long as these shoes. We crossed paths in 2004, when I received them as a present after finishing my studies. I was starting my first job
( The Serious Shoes ) “There’s not much in my wardrobe that I’ve owned as long as these shoes. We crossed paths in 2004, when I received them as a present after finishing my studies. I was starting my first job
( The Dapper Coat ) “The love of my life is named Alfred. Alfred is a dog I rescued about 4 years ago. He’s an old little bugger, who easily gives into the cold. He always wants to snuggle up under
( The Dapper Coat ) “The love of my life is named Alfred. Alfred is a dog I rescued about 4 years ago. He’s an old little bugger, who easily gives into the cold. He always wants to snuggle up under
( The Cozy Jumper ) “Everyone has a jumper like this. Well, not exactly the same, but you catch my drift. That jumper you always put on when you’re getting a little cold. Or after a long night out when you have
( The Cozy Jumper ) “Everyone has a jumper like this. Well, not exactly the same, but you catch my drift. That jumper you always put on when you’re getting a little cold. Or after a long night out when you have
( The Thrift Top ) “Last year I threw a big birthday party with my very best friend. My friend and I not only happen to be compatible as best friends, we also have our birthday on the same day. We
( The Thrift Top ) “Last year I threw a big birthday party with my very best friend. My friend and I not only happen to be compatible as best friends, we also have our birthday on the same day. We
( The Timeless Scarf ) “You won’t believe it, but this scarf is 42 years old! It was a present from my boyfriend at the time. The present was quite a success: I still wear it today, and the boy who
( The Timeless Scarf ) “You won’t believe it, but this scarf is 42 years old! It was a present from my boyfriend at the time. The present was quite a success: I still wear it today, and the boy who
( The Bombay Blouse ) “This blouse is a very special memory of my childhood, that I partly spent in India. But even more so, this blouse is a memory of my mother, who is its original owner. I can still
( The Bombay Blouse ) “This blouse is a very special memory of my childhood, that I partly spent in India. But even more so, this blouse is a memory of my mother, who is its original owner. I can still
( The Luscious for Life Shirt ) “Let me explain why do I love this plain little T-shirt. In order to do so, I have to start at the beginning: I have always been fond of traveling. This is something which comes from my heart. There is a
( The Luscious for Life Shirt ) “Let me explain why do I love this plain little T-shirt. In order to do so, I have to start at the beginning: I have always been fond of traveling. This is something which comes from my heart. There is a
( The MalcolmX Shirt ) “Ever since my teenage years I’ve been a big fan of saxophone player Steve Coleman and his exciting jazz style M-Base. He represented a world that wasn’t mine, but that I nevertheless felt tremendously attracted to:
( The MalcolmX Shirt ) “Ever since my teenage years I’ve been a big fan of saxophone player Steve Coleman and his exciting jazz style M-Base. He represented a world that wasn’t mine, but that I nevertheless felt tremendously attracted to:
( The Kahoko Sweater ) “The Kahoko sweater’s story starts with a long cherished dream of going to Kenya to work with a group of hand knitters. When this dream became reality in January 2013, I travelled to Njoro,
( The Kahoko Sweater ) “The Kahoko sweater’s story starts with a long cherished dream of going to Kenya to work with a group of hand knitters. When this dream became reality in January 2013, I travelled to Njoro,