Fashion & Van Gogh @ Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Amsterdam

Yesterday, the 21st edition of the Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Amsterdam started with the opening of 'Zalando presents 10 Days Downtown' at the Van Gogh Museum.

To this day the art of Vincent van Gogh inspires many artists in their work. and FWN provided in cooperation with the Van Gogh Museum a special night filled with fashion and art.

Designers Eric Franzel (Franzel Amsterdam) and Fernanda Fernandes showed through their contemporary designs that Vincent van Gogh still is a major source of inspiration.

Franzel presented his own work and invited the guests to edit a canvas jacket.  "Vincent van Gogh is an inspiration for me to always keep looking for innovation, as he did that," says designer Eric Franzel.

Fernandes presented her graduation collection in which she showed traditional craftsmanship combined with innovative materials.