Amsterdam Fashion Academy, celebrates its 10 years of fashion and entrepreneurship in The Netherlands, on June 23 including a retrospective with former students, and spectacular 3D and live fashion shows at De Duif Church in Amsterdam. Additionally, the Dutch identical twins Nino & Felix, two alumni of, will unveil their new women’s brand and its associated online fashion platform.
With a focus on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge fashion, Amsterdam Fashion Academy has emerged as a leading institution in the industry, attracting students from around the world. Particularly due to the fact Amsterdam is well on its way to becoming the fashion capital of Europe.
The milestone will be celebrated with a spectacular futuristic fashion show at the historic De Duif Church in the heart of Amsterdam. The anniversary celebration will showcase the achievements of graduates and alumni who provide a glimpse into the future of fashion through a mesmerizing 3-D fashion show. Before the stunning graduation show take the spotlight on the catwalk, the Dutch Identical twins Nino & Felix, who are alumni of Amsterdam Fashion Academy, will launch their women’s wear brand.
The choice of De Duif Church as the event venue perfectly symbolizes the contrast between the historical charm of the church’s and the modernity of the showcased 3-D collections. The catwalk will create a captivating visual experience for the attendees. This is a dominant reason why influencer’s and media from the (inter)national fashion industry attend this fashion spectacle on June 23 in Amsterdam.
The multi-talented academy director, Cristiano Carciani, with over 25 years industry experience as a designer and University lecturer, explains, “When I started at the Academy, I made it my mission to help nurture the brightest minds in fashion from across the globe and guide them in the capricious world of fashion. Amsterdam Fashion Academy is a real arena for students to train their future professional skills as flexibility, resiliency and entrepreneurship. The anniversary represents a decade of inspiration, innovation and sustainability for the next generation of fashion leaders all over the world. I couldn’t be more humbled and proud to celebrate our 10-year anniversary in Amsterdam, the soom becoming fashion capital of Europe!’’
Over the past decade, Amsterdam Fashion Academy has diligently followed the UK accreditation standards, ensuring the highest level of education and professionalism. The academy’s collaborations with renowned industry leaders such as; Nike, Viktor & Rolf, and Hugo Boss have further strengthened its position in the industry and fostered a culture of excellence among her students.
Petra van der Molen, Marketing & Talent Acquisition Director at Amsterdam Fashion Academy says ‘’As we reflect on our past achievements and the ever-evolving fashion landscape, we look forward to continuing our commitment to high quality education, sustainability, and innovation within the academy in close collaboration with the industy.”
Amsterdam Fashion Academy is in constant dialogue with its industry board, which includes distinguished fashion professionals suh as Kristina Szazs, Senior Vice President of BOSS Womenswear at Hugo Boss. This ensures a continuous response to what is new and relevant in the fashion industry, every semester, every year. The agile way of working and flexible structureof Amsterdam Fashion Academy enable swift responses and adjustments to external changes, always offering students the most up-to-date curriculum and training them to be flexible, and analytically responsive to internal and external changes.