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SPRING AD CAMPAIGN FOR H.P. FRANCE (JAPAN)




image by Javier Barcala © La Fortuna Studio 2013
AD: CC x H.P. France (Japan)


FEATURE ON NEW EXHIBITION AND BOOK COUTURE GRAPHIC






From February 16th to August 8th, some of my films will be on view at the exhibition Couture Graphique, in Breda's Museum Of The Image (MOTI) the first exhibition ever about fashion and graphic design; presenting the communicative and decorative aspects of clothing and accessories as a means of communication.

Curated by José Teunissen (Professor in Fashion Theory at ArtEZ in Arnhem, Holland and since 2009 visiting professor to the University of the Arts in London), the exhibition opens alongside the release of an extensive book on the topic of graphic design and fashion, designed by Paul Boudens. This book can be bought in the museum shop and bookstores, but you can also order it here



NEW HEADQUARTERS





I'm taking a little break to work on a big project in the City of Lights.
I'll be back soon with new exciting projects in the East and the West...#staytuned
love, JB



NEW EXHIBITION HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES (BRUSSELS)



Project curated by Javier Barcala and Eve-Marie Kuijstermans for
The Embassy of The Netherlands in Brussels
production by Lenn Cox

✦✧✦   October 12th - 26th  Brussels MAD (Mode And Design Centre) ✦✧✦





































HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES



The first joint effort between Dutch and Belgian institutions in years

A project curated by Javier Barcala and Eve-Marie Kuijstermans.

Designers invited to create an exclusive capsule collection for this exhibition are Lena Lumelsky (BE), Celine De Schepper (BE), Katrien Van Hecke (BE), Jantine Van Peski (NL), Pauline Van Dongen (NL) and Natalie De Koning (NL).

The fashion graduates selected to show their collections during this event are Manon Kundig (Antwerp Academy, BE), Klaas Rommelaere (Royal Academy of Fine Arts Ghent, BE), Morta Griskeviciute (Gerrit Rietveld Academy, NL), Yvonne Kwok (Amfi, NL), , Aliki Van Der Kruis (Sandberg Institute, NL), Jef Montez (Artez, NL)

MAD Mode And Design Brussels 7-11 PLACE DE NOUVEAU MARCHE AUX GRAINS 10 - NIEUWE GRAANMARKT 10 1000 BRUSSELS





H.P. FRANCE A/W 2012 (JAPAN CAMPAIGN)




image: Javier Barcala
styled by Christophe Coppens
model: Anne-Laure @ Dominique
MUA+H: MMBaquet



HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES | The Film [HD]






Film directed by Javier Barcala
Editor and sound designer: Georgie Pinn
A La Fortuna Studio production

High-technology, new crafts and the future of green fashion are the main topics of this film featuring the first joint project between designers and institutions from the Belgian and Dutch fashion scenes in years.

Six emerging fashion designers share their work in progress researching on new techniques while preparing their collections, with comments by relevant fashion insiders and a sneak-peek of the couture pieces on view during the upcoming High Fashion Low Countries exhibition...

High Fashion Low Countries is an initiative of the Dutch Embassy in Brussels.
A project curated by Javier Barcala & Eve-Marie Kuijstermans

With the participation of UPS, Stimuleringsfonds voor Architectuur, BodyShop and Woolmark.

And in partnership with Modo Brussels, Flanders Fashion Institute, The Green Fashion Competition, Amsterdam Fashion Week, Brussels Mode and Design (MAD), De Brakke Grond, de Buren, the Dutch Fashion Foundation, RA13, Haleluja, Sprmrkt and IMM Brussels.




HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES ANTWERP PREVIEW PARTY







From September 12th to 30th the Netherlands Embassy in Brussels and RA present an exclusive
preview of High Fashion Low Countries, fashion project curated by Javier Barcala and Eve-Marie Kuijstermans.

On September 21 from 16h-20h RA will host a High Fashion Low Countries cocktail party to discover the unique couture pieces of this innovative project and meet firsthand the participant designers, the curators and other fashion insiders involved. After 20h you can enjoy a fabulous friday dinner with special guest Marc Tubex in RA’s Kitchen. 
RSVP to make sure you can taste his beautiful food: rakitchen@ra13.be

At 23h celebrate with us the new season at the HFLC X RA opening party with a special performance. Looking forward to seeing you there!

RA, Kloosterstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp 



HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES | Official Trailer







Official trailer of our upcoming fashion documentary HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES



HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES MAGAZINE





(two covers in one magazine © La Fortuna Studio 2012)

An exciting collaboration with the über cool Dutch fashion magazine Glamcult
High Fashion Low Countries 18 photos portfolio, interviews, hotspots and more... 
soon in your nearest store!




HIGH FASHION LOW COUNTRIES EXHIBITION (AMSTERDAM FASHION WEEK)




























film stills from the High Fashion Low Countries documentary, soon in your nearest screen!


performance by Afka



Wowzers! we have our very own HFLC beer ; )


The curators: Javier Barcala & Eve-Marie Kuijstermans



We had such an amazing time during Amsterdam Fashion Week!
Now looking forward to our next event in Antwerp (September 11th) with RA and Flanders Fashion Institute and the full-blown High Fashion Low Countries exhibition in Brussels
with MAD  Mode And Design Centre and the fashion circuit Modo Parcours (October 12 - 26th) #staytuned

all pics by Martin Bing