More than sustainable, more than a collective.
The Patchwork Family is vibrant and diverse community of recent graduates, united in their unwavering support for one another throughout every step of their creative and commercial developments as fashion designers. They believe in community over competition, together they want to lower the bar of entry for young designers and give sustainable design talent the stage they deserve.
What sets them apart is their shared love for up-cycling, a sustainable and inclusive approach that resonates with their values, but is completely re-imagined by each Family Member. They strongly believe that up-cycling is not just a fashion choice; it‘s a crucial part of their holistic strategy to address the challenges in the fashion industry today.
One of the defining features of the Patchwork Family is its dynamic growth. They started this collective to learn and evolve and will never stop doing so. Every year, new members join the Family, expanding and diversifying their skillset, their opportunities and their talents. But it doesn‘t stop there. They understand that fashion is the culmination of multidisciplinary collaboration, and they continuously welcome talented individuals from various creative spheres, including performers, DJs, photographers, videographers, and graphic designers.
Their journey has taken them to various institutions, communities, and labels across the Netherlands, including notable collaborations with the Depot of Boijmans van Beuningen, Nieuwe Instituut, Amsterdam Museum, Club Church and Fashion Revolution. In 2023 they went on tour to showcase their work at Berlin Fashionweek, Paris Fashionweek, and London Fashion Revolution Week, in collaboration with Fashion Revolution and Fashion Open Studio. This tour made them find their voice as a show collective and made them experts in re-imagining fashion shows through the lens of queer underground performances. In both 2023 and 2024 they hosted the biggest show of Amsterdam Fashionweek while also establishing themselves in nightlife through their ongoing Family Affair at Club Church as well as collaborations with Poing Club.