@erikknegt and @annie_sturing , 'designers from the North' and creative entrepreneurs in the arts. They discovered Art Markets and Galleries. Participation in Art Markets takes place in the Netherlands and Germany. 

 An enthusiastic collaboration with Micksart Collectief has developed in Emmen. Together with Erik Knegt, their creative buddy, they developed the MI & ANN label. They transform brand jeans jackets into Art jeans. In the Gallery they have set up a extra Atelier. Both the jackets and the bags are always unique! In addition, in Emmen there is a Gallery, Ateliers and an Art Square, together 1000 m2 of Art Experience. Every 8 weeks there is a surprising new Exhibition with accompanying Vernissage. Many different Workshops are also offered at Micksart Collectief.

Check out their website for more information 

Khadija is a professional, qualified fashion designer. She makes Moroccan dresses Caftans, Takchitas, Jellabas, and all her designs are made by hand. She does not only make Moroccan dresses but also modern clothes , evening dresses, wedding dresses and also creates fashion for men and women of all different sizes and ages. It has been her dream for years to start her own clothing line and to open her own store. Throughout the experience she has participated in various shows such as Diversity Fashion Week in Amsterdam, Le Mans in France and in Morocco. 

Want to have a exclusive hand made dress for yourself or as a present then check out her Website

Abdul Aziz AKA ‘Ziza’ is a renowned Gambian Fashion Stylist and Designer under the brand Ziza Creations who has showcased his designs worldwide. Abdul Aziz also known as Ziza Creations has rolled in to fashion at a young age inspired by his mother who is a known stylist herself. He has showcased his designs for high-end fashion shows throughout Africa. Headquartered in Kololi, The Gambia, Ziza has displayed his artistry in many fashion shows including “Back-to-the Land Cultural Expo,” and Gambia Fashion Night at the Sheraton. His Excellency, the president of the Republic, Sheikh Professor Dr. Alhaji Yahya AJJ Jammeh Nasiru Deen is very much supportive of the initiative and has supported Ziza prior creative endeavors.

You can check out his work on Instagram @zizacreation 

Duc Nguyen was born in Vietnam, has lived in the Netherlands since 2004 and has his own fashion line since 2016. With his passion for design and creativity he makes beautiful evening dresses, the most beautiful bridal dresses and stylish business clothing. This all takes place in his studio in the heart of Rotterdam. Duc Nguyen combines different techniques and materials. Thanks to his years of experience as a fashion designer, he has the right knowledge to create unique and above all high-quality designs. This allows him to work very precisely, resulting in high-quality garments. This designer likes to work with his favorite materials such as lace, silk, cotton and chiffon for bridal gowns. In terms of technique, Duc likes to work by hand to give haute couture pieces an extra dimension, among other things, and to achieve the optimal result.

Kasper Jongejan (1982), Amsterdam. Contemporary fashion designer and graffiti artist. Kasper Jongejan is a “street culture connoisseur” who mainly focuses on fashion and urban arts. His fashion designs are regularly exhibited and his graffiti work has been immortalized in various books and on various streets. The line between fashion and art is increasingly blurred and Kasper interprets this crossover entirely in his own way. Always looking for new shapes, materials and production developments keeps Kasper very busy. Creating more sustainability within the fashion industry is also high on his list. With one foot on the street and one foot in his design studio, Kasper works on various projects, collections and objects for various clients and target groups. 

Designer: Stephanie Willems I am Stephanie Willems, the face behind the clothing brand Stephastique. A brand that produces sustainable handmade and custom made clothing in Maurik, the Netherlands. In 2018 I obtained my Bachelor of Arts by graduating from Artemis Academy. After graduating, I was an intern of fashion designer and seamstress Mirte Engelhard, where I learned about developing patterns and the craft of making clothes. At this moment I am studying to eventually become a teacher in making clothing. In 2019 I started my clothing label Stephastique. Determined to positively change the fashion industry. I am inspired by experimenting with second hand garments and materials. I think it's important to make people feel good when they wear my designs, and make them feel extra good, knowing that they are wearing something they shouldn't feel guilty about. I create my collections using upcycled second hand clothing and materials, fabric remnants and GOTS-certified fabrics.