From September 6-9 the EuroHaptics conference will take place in Leiden, The Netherlands. Eurohaptics is a major international conference on haptics and touch enabled computer applications, and the primary European meeting for researchers in this field. Hellen was approached for a keynote talk at this conference. Keynote Title : Textiles as a medium for haptics […]
Slowly we’re getting back to a more normal life, we can eat out, have small parties and museums are also starting to open their doors. While all was closed we’ve been working on an exhibit at the Oyfo Museum in Hengelo based on their textile industry collection. The museum recently re-opened premiering this work! The […]
Since the Corona crisis is starting to affect us all, we’re staying at home as much as possible. Our studio is no different, we’re trying to adapt to this new situation. Some projects will be somewhat delayed, but fortunately they can all continue, however we do expect a drop in orders for the collection. Hellen […]
The new TV show Briljant! is a search for the most creative and innovative concepts that will make our country greener, more social, cleaner or easier. The first episode premiered on RTL 4. During the show, designer Hellen van Rees presented the wearable breathing trainer for children. She won the episode with her pitch and will […]
On March 27th we welcome all who’d like to have a(nother) look in our Atelier. We’re happy to tell you more about the different pieces and projects, or just browse and have a drink. We look forward to see you between 15:00-17:00 at Rigtersbleek-Zandvoort 10, in Enschede!
As part of the upcoming Berlin Fashion Week in January, the Federal Ministry for the Environment is hosting an opening event on how to make fashion of the future more environmentally sound. The Beneficial Design Institute co-organizez it and will exhibit particularly successful examples of innovative, sustainable and well-designed fashion. The aim is to show how attractive, […]
Hong Kong has a new event. The Future Fashion Lab has started! Through a combination of exhibitions, talks, workshops, screenings and shopping, the Future Fashion Lab aims to raise awareness amongst the audience for positive change. Examples and activities of designers and craftspeople from around the globe, who operate at the forefront of sustainability are […]
Yes, it’s that time of year again, lots of presentations coming up, including the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven! Hellen van Rees’ work is present at two locations. A selection of the collection is on display at the brand new fashiontech hotspot in Eindhoven, the Fashiontech Farm. It is an initiative by Marina Toeters, owner […]
We’re opening our atelier for one afternoon per month starting with the first edition on October 18th between 15:00 – 17:30! If you’ve always wanted to pop by, see our garments and where they’re made, this is the perfect opportunity. You can browse through our display and we’re there to help and answer any questions […]
On October 4th the Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week will start, also in Enschede, The Netherlands! Part of this, is a pop up exhibition in the city centre where Hellen van Rees will show part of her work along with five other designers, Paul Kruize, Annemieke Koster of Enschede Textielstad, Jasmijn Miltenburg, Danya Weevers and Anna […]