Trend of 2011: Kiboots! plus, impression AIFW..

 

An upcoming trend that is getting bigger and bigger.. Even though it is summertime here in Holland, people are getting fanatic about the ‘Kiboots’!

“Kiboots are colourful handmade boots made by skilled artisans that combine original vintage kilim rugs and leather in a unique way. Besides that they are all handcrafted from top to bottom. Almost all of the kilim's used in Kiboots have a long history and story to tell as they are collected from all over the country.” (Kiboots.com)

This brand is established by two Dutch people, who enjoyed travelling and got inspired by the many artisians they have met during their trips. The young Amsterdam based label got picked up by stylists and buyers and the popularity is growing more and more..

The founders discovered an old pair and started reproducing these boots, by upgrading the quality and handpicking the vintage carpets themselves. With a massive popular range of high-quality boots as a result!

Most popular boots at the moment..(Photo: jackieonline.nl)

A lot of Dutch celebrities and stylists have picked up this trend what only makes it even more popular.. All the styles are available in their online store.. But the boots are so popular, they are sold out immediately! Well, at least they will be exlusive then, but i guess it won't take long before these boots are spotted on the street in every Ditch city..

Since the founders met a lot of artisans around the world, they also inspired them to for fill their dreams. They want to give them a chance to start, for example, a small own business.

With every purchase (online) they raise money for their ‘Youandki’ movement in which they help out individuals, groups or projects all of the world that they believe in and that need any sort of support.

A good initiative from a fashionable brand that helps young, motivated entrepreneurs around the world!

Since Amsterdam fashion week already started this week, I will pay a visit to the modefabriek. This is a fashion fair with all kinds of fashion brands from Europe. Starting, successful and popular brands will present their own at the no. 7 biggest fashion week of the world. Including runway shows by familiar Dutch brands, meetings and a lot of new inspiring trends to watch! Last week, AFW has been already succesful and all over the news with shows from Tony Cohen, Spijkers & Spijkers, G-Star etc..

Trash & Treasures, a unique garage sale, will be on the modefabriek fair for the second time. Also kiboots, and many more upcoming popular brands will sell some goods I hope! Definitely worth a visit I guess..Next time, pictures, reviews and more!

Impression of Modefabriek, Amsterdam..(Photo:modefabriek.nl)