Studio Billie van Katwijk

Today I said goodbye to AMFI after six and a half wonderful years of teaching.

Grateful for all the students and colleagues along the way. I've learned just as much as I've taught.

Looking forward to what comes next. 🤍

What if clothing had a voice?

Over the past year, together with Dagan Cohen, I have been developing (The Clothing Party): a speculative political party that uses the language of politics to look at clothing as a participant in the systems that shape our daily lives.

During State of Fashion, we brought The Clothing Party to the council chamber of Arnhem. In a staged council meeting, designers, makers, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, policymakers and city councillors gathered to debate the future of clothing and policy. Together we explored how municipalities can support a more caring, local and circular clothing system.

The Clothing Party is ongoing. If this resonates with you, I would love to hear your thoughts.

Photos by LOIS COHEN

Process fragments. Wastewater residues and glass.
Exploring what hidden materials can become. 💫