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Rijksmuseum re-opens in Amsterdam to fanfare and orange fireworks

No Big Names Posted on April 14, 2013 by LucyApril 19, 2021

Rijksmuseum opening

 

The interminably long winter seems to be receding. The sun is out and the morale is on the rise. Oh so we hope. At least, there is no shortage of good news.

At the backdrop of the Dutch government’s announcement of postponement of austerity measures   and the orange wave of enthusiasm washing over the country in the countdown to the investiture of the new King, the Rijksmuseum, the national pride of the Netherlands, opened to public after more than ten years of restoration works.

Befitting the grandeur of the occasion it is Queen Beatrix (her last official engagement before stepping down) that turned the golden key to symbolically re-open the museum to the sound of fanfare and explosion of orange fireworks.

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Sjaak Hullekes Opens Store in The Hague

No Big Names Posted on March 30, 2013 by LucyApril 19, 2021
Sjaak Hullekes Store Courtesy DenHaag FM

Courtesy DenHaag FM

 

The retail landscape in The Hague is a charming store richer. Sjaak Hullekes menswear is now officially open in Denneweg. What started as a temporary outlet for the Residence de la Mode last December is now  a full-fledged boutique with a complete range including separates, suits, underwear and some accessories.

 

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The Hague: International Film City?

No Big Names Posted on March 23, 2013 by LucyApril 19, 2021

 

You bet! It is not just  peace, justice, politics and diplomacy here. There are many other facets to The Hague.

The Hague international city. The Hague creative city. The Hague fashion city…

And now The Hague film city. City’s marketing department is simply spewing out ideas. All in an effort to change the perception that The Hague is a boring city of civil servants and bureaucrats where nothing happens.

Local authorities are rolling out red carpet  to film directors and producers. Not only are they welcomed with open embrace, they benefit from  fast and easy filming permits procedures and all logistical support. A special film commissioner appointed in 2010 makes sure that there no hiccups in the process.

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The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gauthier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk,Kuntshall, Rotterdam 2013

No Big Names Posted on February 18, 2013 by LucyApril 19, 2021

The exhibition is as optimistic as the man himself. Beautifully curated  it unfolds the story of the designer’s universe as you move from room to room. Of course, the striped jersey in its countless reincarnations, mermaids and Madonnas

 

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Alber Elbaz: Creating Lightness through Fashion

No Big Names Posted on August 25, 2012 by LucyApril 19, 2021

 

 

At the backdrop of the news that the fallen fashion idol John Galliano is stripped of Legion d’Honneur for his antisemitic rant the interview with Alber Elbaz, creative director of  Lanvin, by Julia Reed published in the WSJ is a refreshing read.

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