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SJAAK HULLEKES
Collection Autumn/Winter 2008-2009 ‘Un Soir d’Hiver’
“It rains in the streets of Paris, the car noises stream into my room as a monotonous hum; I
stopped hearing it. The illuminated sign in front of my window flashes on and off; I stopped
seeing it. It seems as if the city life stops at my front door but I can oversee everything from
my window. The always-busy people, illuminating signs luring people inside, prostitutes on
the street, I stand above it all without having to pass judgement on it.
I slowly draw my bath; the mirror is steamy, fortunately… The wrinkles on my fingers are
telling me it is time to get out, the water is feeling like a cold blanket wrapped around my
body that I can finally shed. Tonight is my night; I slowly get dressed and firmly comb my
hair using the comb that once belonged to my father. His gift to tell me he loves me.”
The Sjaak Hullekes Autumn/Winter 2008-2009 collection is build up with a feeling of staying
anonymous in a capital. The fabrics are a combination between warm and comfortable, cold
and smooth. The colour pallet is build up with dark colours of night but mixed with a serene
white representing a naïve, young adolescent.
Fashion designer Sjaak Hullekes grew up on an island in the Dutch province Zeeland and
felt the isolation that comes with living on an island. It now inspires him when designing a
collection. Also a source of inspiration are the Calvinistic Dutch origins, allowing him to
create a sense of duality in, for example, his choice of fabrics. At first glance, the label might
appear as traditional but when taking a closer look, a more modern and fresh touch can be
seen. Hullekes aims to find a balance between androgyny and the conservation of tradition.
This collection is made possible with support of the Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts,
Design and Architecture (Fonds BKVB).
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All photography © Peter Stigter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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