Graduation Fashion Show Arnhem

 

My husband Ron got himself an assignment which involves a design shop related to ArtEZ. Which is (freely translated) an Art & Design University. Situated in Arnhem: the fashion capital of The Netherlands.

Above photo:  my husband in front of the design shop (called Coming Soon):

So, believe it or not, last Thursday, the lucky so-and-so sat front row at their Graduation Fashion Show 2013. Not me… , no, … him.

And to add insult to injury, he sat, separated only by an aisle, next to Viktor & Rolf, our famous Dutch Fashion Designers who made Princess Mabels wedding dress (see their 2013 collection).

They graduated -years ago- from the same university. Here is a photo to prove their presence:

 

Ron did arrange tickets for the show the following day, but that was his only day off and he works so hard lately. I could not bring myself to accept it. He deserved a bit of a rest.
But I did make him take photos. To show you some examples of the graduation clothes. With proud parents in the audience.

 
 
Below: at the left you see the front of the dress. And the photo on the right shows you the back.

      

Below: watch the front and the back of the hats. 

      

 
Hope you enjoyed it. Ron certainly did. Believe it or not: he loves fashion shows. Always has done. (I can assure you: he is straight. LOL)
Greetje
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60 responses to “Graduation Fashion Show Arnhem”

  1. Sylvia @ 40PlusStyle Avatar
    Sylvia @ 40PlusStyle

    How wonderful! And what a pity you could not be there! Great picture of Ron by the way and thank you Ron for taking these fabulous pictures!

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I will.

      Reply
  2. Anja Avatar
    Anja

    Great post, cool pics, lovely husband;-).

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      And you know him.

      Reply
  3. Sacramento Amate Avatar
    Sacramento Amate

    I love what I see, so up my alley, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Yes, I thought it would be.

      Reply
  4. Lisa - respect the shoes Avatar
    Lisa – respect the shoes

    Wow, lucky hubby. Thanks to him for sharing the pics, those styles are fantastic!

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Our little country has got some very good fashion designers.

      Reply
  5. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Fantastic designs! This show proves that fashion is art. I love the model with the white pantyhose over her head. Not as a joke but seriously. Why not? I love your blog. Anyone who loves laughter is my kind of gal. Thanks so much for the link to Fascinating Aida. These women are superstars. Your husband is a cool guy.

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Glad I could return the favour. There must be more laughter! As for the pantyhose over the head… A bit difficult to see well? On the other hand, impracticality never stopped women from fashion designs before.

      Reply
  6. Lady of Style Avatar
    Lady of Style

    I hope you will have the opportunity to sit in the front row next time, Greetje!AnnetteLady of Style

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I am sure I will.

      Reply
  7. Ofelia Avatar
    Ofelia

    Ron, was so lucky, front row seats within close proximity of Viktor & Rolf!The fashions are full of color, cool prints, flowy fabrics, sleek and well accessorize. Great photos and hopefully the students future is bight and full of success. Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      We will be back to outfits on Thursday. LOL

      Reply
  8. trina Avatar
    trina

    Oh, the things we do for love. But it’s so sad you weren’t able to enjoy some of this yourself. Tell Ron thanks for letting you share some of the pictures, they are so entertaining. Although is it just me, or are some of these fashions simply laughable?

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I am not really suffering. He made the photos. Far more than I am showing. That is good enough for now.The clothes probably have to be extreem before you start “downsizing” them to clothes that sell. But I think we don’t have the ability to see how that can be done. Viktor&Rolf can. I saw a designer once describing why he voted for a contestant in a design show; why a design was good. And I knew I could never see that.

      Reply
  9. Marianne van den Berg Avatar
    Marianne van den Berg

    Wow what an oportunity. Ron in the fashionscene how about that!. That must have been quite an experience. Good girl you are giving your hubby a day rest. Must be love.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Must be love, love, love.. that is a song.And yes Ron in the fashion scene is exciting. My yellow ochre trousers are prove of that.

      Reply
  10. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Fun fashion show & cute husband! Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your blog and your descriptions of what you feel works or doesn’t work about your outfits. You definitely have a flair for putting things together.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thanks Rebecca, but not really. I just get a lot of help. But I am glad you enjoy it.

      Reply
  11. No fear of fashion Avatar
    No fear of fashion

    Angry??? Haha, never! Thanks for the compliment.

    Reply
  12. Barbara de mul Avatar
    Barbara de mul

    Hey Greetje, that looked like a lot of fun. Who graduated top of his or her class? it’s clear your husband had fun. Great post. maybe you should check out the Antwerp Academy graduation fashion show?

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      If such things cross my path, I like to see it. But there is little time in my life to go look for it. Antwerp, like Arnhem has quite a reputation.

      Reply
  13. josep-maria badia Avatar
    josep-maria badia

    I wish to be there, like a parade unconventional. I like fashion shows … Lucky you.

    Reply
  14. Sacramento Amate Avatar
    Sacramento Amate

    I love what I see, so up my alley, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Yes, I thought it would be.

      Reply
  15. Anja Avatar
    Anja

    Great post, cool pics, lovely husband;-).

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      And you know him.

      Reply
  16. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Fantastic designs! This show proves that fashion is art. I love the model with the white pantyhose over her head. Not as a joke but seriously. Why not? I love your blog. Anyone who loves laughter is my kind of gal. Thanks so much for the link to Fascinating Aida. These women are superstars. Your husband is a cool guy.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Glad I could return the favour. There must be more laughter! As for the pantyhose over the head… A bit difficult to see well? On the other hand, impracticality never stopped women from fashion designs before.

      Reply
  17. Lisa - respect the shoes Avatar
    Lisa – respect the shoes

    Wow, lucky hubby. Thanks to him for sharing the pics, those styles are fantastic!

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Our little country has got some very good fashion designers.

      Reply
  18. Sylvia @ 40PlusStyle Avatar
    Sylvia @ 40PlusStyle

    How wonderful! And what a pity you could not be there! Great picture of Ron by the way and thank you Ron for taking these fabulous pictures!

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I will.

      Reply
  19. Lady of Style Avatar
    Lady of Style

    I hope you will have the opportunity to sit in the front row next time, Greetje!AnnetteLady of Style

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I am sure I will.

      Reply
  20. Happiness at Mid Life Avatar
    Happiness at Mid Life

    I have never attended a fashion show. Love that your hubby enjoyed it and took pictures for you. He’s a good man!Alice http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      He certainly is. And very funny too. He makes me laugh every day.

      Reply
  21. Happiness at Mid Life Avatar
    Happiness at Mid Life

    I have never attended a fashion show. Love that your hubby enjoyed it and took pictures for you. He’s a good man!Alice http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      He certainly is. And very funny too. He makes me laugh every day.

      Reply
  22. Ofelia Avatar
    Ofelia

    Ron, was so lucky, front row seats within close proximity of Viktor & Rolf!The fashions are full of color, cool prints, flowy fabrics, sleek and well accessorize. Great photos and hopefully the students future is bight and full of success. Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      We will be back to outfits on Thursday. LOL

      Reply
  23. trina Avatar
    trina

    Oh, the things we do for love. But it’s so sad you weren’t able to enjoy some of this yourself. Tell Ron thanks for letting you share some of the pictures, they are so entertaining. Although is it just me, or are some of these fashions simply laughable?

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I am not really suffering. He made the photos. Far more than I am showing. That is good enough for now.The clothes probably have to be extreem before you start “downsizing” them to clothes that sell. But I think we don’t have the ability to see how that can be done. Viktor&Rolf can. I saw a designer once describing why he voted for a contestant in a design show; why a design was good. And I knew I could never see that.

      Reply
  24. Barbara de mul Avatar
    Barbara de mul

    Hey Greetje, that looked like a lot of fun. Who graduated top of his or her class? it’s clear your husband had fun. Great post. maybe you should check out the Antwerp Academy graduation fashion show?

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      If such things cross my path, I like to see it. But there is little time in my life to go look for it. Antwerp, like Arnhem has quite a reputation.

      Reply
  25. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Fun fashion show & cute husband! Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your blog and your descriptions of what you feel works or doesn’t work about your outfits. You definitely have a flair for putting things together.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thanks Rebecca, but not really. I just get a lot of help. But I am glad you enjoy it.

      Reply
  26. No fear of fashion Avatar
    No fear of fashion

    Angry??? Haha, never! Thanks for the compliment.

    Reply
  27. Marianne van den Berg Avatar
    Marianne van den Berg

    Wow what an oportunity. Ron in the fashionscene how about that!. That must have been quite an experience. Good girl you are giving your hubby a day rest. Must be love.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Must be love, love, love.. that is a song.And yes Ron in the fashion scene is exciting. My yellow ochre trousers are prove of that.

      Reply
  28. dan Avatar
    dan

    It would be great to see the show, but there will be a next time. Not to go has been a sign of love, and so sweet of you…

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Yes we do love one another.

      Reply
  29. josep-maria badia Avatar
    josep-maria badia

    I’m sure, we like the same woman… Do not be angry, it is a joke!

    Reply
  30. No fear of fashion Avatar
    No fear of fashion

    You and my husband would get along quite well, I imagine.

    Reply
  31. josep-maria badia Avatar
    josep-maria badia

    I wish to be there, like a parade unconventional. I like fashion shows … Lucky you.

    Reply
  32. dan Avatar
    dan

    It would be great to see the show, but there will be a next time. Not to go has been a sign of love, and so sweet of you…

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Yes we do love one another.

      Reply
  33. josep-maria badia Avatar
    josep-maria badia

    I’m sure, we like the same woman… Do not be angry, it is a joke!

    Reply
  34. No fear of fashion Avatar
    No fear of fashion

    You and my husband would get along quite well, I imagine.

    Reply

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My name is Greetje, I am Dutch, born in 1954. Married and living with husband Ron, dog Watson and cat Sophie. Pretty bonus daughter is married to a lovely man and they gave us two wonderful granddaughters.

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