30 August – 28 September 2025
AMSTERDAM MODESTAD
Fashion Illustration as an ode to 750 Years of Amsterdam
To mark 750 years of Amsterdam and the 5-year anniversary of I Love Illustration Gallery, we proudly present AMSTERDAM MODESTAD – a large-scale exhibition dedicated to the power and beauty of fashion illustration.
Ten leading illustrators – from established icons to emerging voices – capture their vision of Amsterdam as a vibrant fashion city, full of creativity, diversity, and style. Curated by Anneke Krull, founder of I Love Illustration Gallery.
What to expect
- XL fashion illustrations on double-sided banners in De Passage
- Original artworks in a pop-up gallery
- Live sketching sessions & circular workshops
- A curated shop with unique art & fashion items
- A Circular Fashion Market on 6 & 7 September
Location:
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 25 & 5, De Hallen Amsterdam
Open:
Tuesday–Sunday, 12:00–18:00 (daily during Amsterdam Fashion Week)
Free admission
Info &
Purchase Information
anneke@iloveillustrationgallery.com
AMSTERDAM MODESTAD IN PAROOL, 30/09/2025 by Esther Muller
AMSTERDAM MODESTAD OP AT5, 750 SECONDEN AMSTERDAM
OPENING RECAP AMSTERDAM MODESTAD ON INSTAGRAM
The Artists
Open Call Talents
6 & 7 September
Amsterdam Modestad Circular Fashion Market
A curated market featuring pre-loved items, vintage fashion, upcycled & recycled designs, and handcrafted circular creations by Amsterdam-based designers, stylists, sustainable brands, and makers.
- Curated selection – limited spots available
- Creative workshops during the market
- Organized by I Love Illustration Gallery
Supported by:
De Hallen Amsterdam & Gemeente amsterdam
More info soon.
Information: anneke@iloveillustrationgallery.com
Amsterdam Modestad Circulaire Workshops
As part of Amsterdam Modestad, a series of free circular fashion workshops will take place throughout September at De Hallen Amsterdam. From upcycling sessions to textile collages and live illustration, all workshops are created and led by the participating artists of the exhibition.
Sign up now! Limited spots available.
Supported by: Gemeente amsterdam
31 aug 2025, 12.00 - 13.30 & 14.00 - 15.30
Create your own personal Fashion Collage with Boris Lyppens
Bring old photos, magazines, and leftover textiles and give them a second life in a unique fashion collage. Free participation.
Maak je eigen persoonlijke Fashion Collage door Boris Lyppens
Breng oude foto’s, tijdschriften en restjes textiel mee en geef ze een tweede leven in een unieke fashion collage. Gratis deelname.
Aanmelden:
workshop@iloveillustrationgallery.com
2 september 2025, 17.00 - 19.00
Meet & Greets
Meet Ila Dani & Akin James, the Talent Open Call winners of the Amsterdam Modestad exhibition. Intimate evenings with guided tours and encounters with the artists from the Amsterdam Modestad exhibition. Free admission.
Meet & Greets
Ontmoet Ila Dani & Akin James, de Talent Open Call winnaars van de Amsterdam Modestad expositie. Intieme avonden met rondleidingen en ontmoetingen met kunstenaars uit de tentoonstelling Amsterdam Modestad.
Gratis toegankelijk.
Aanmelden:
workshop@iloveillustrationgallery.com
6 september 2025, 12.00 - 15.00
Fashion Upcycling with Live Illustration by Soraya Basiran
Bring a garment and have it live illustrated by Soraya. Prefer yourself? Have your look captured on the spot in a fashion drawing. Free participation.
Fashion-upcycling met live illustratie door Soraya Basiran
Neem een kledingstuk mee en laat het live illustreren door Soraya. Liever jezelf? Laat je look ter plekke vastleggen in een fashion tekening. Gratis deelname.
workshop@iloveillustrationgallery.com
7 sept 2025, 12.00 - 13.30 & 14.00 - 15.30
Making Plush Toys from Recycled Textiles by Akin James
An accessible workshop where participants create a playful plush toy from old clothing or fabric scraps – no sewing machine needed. Fun for young people, families, and local residents. Free participation.
Knuffels maken van gerecycled textiel door Akin James
Toegankelijke workshop waarin deelnemers een speelse knuffel maken van oude kleding of stofresten – zonder naaimachine. Leuk voor jongeren, gezinnen en buurtbewoners.
Gratis deelname.
workshop@iloveillustrationgallery.com
13 sept 2025, 12.00 - 15.00
Appliqué Amsterdam – Upcycle Workshop by Charlotte Greeven
Give your clothing an artistic boost with Charlotte’s handmade appliqués and ornaments. Bring your own garment and transform it into a unique artwork. Free participation.
Appliqué Amsterdam – Upcycle Workshop door Charlotte Greeven
Geef je kleding een kunstzinnige boost met Charlotte’s handgemaakte applicaties en ornamenten. Neem een eigen kledingstuk mee en maak er een uniek kunstwerk van.
Gratis deelname.
Aanmelden:
workshop@iloveillustrationgallery.com
14 sept 2025, 12.00 - 15.00
Textile Collage “Memory Piece” by Julian Stips
Create a small collage from your own old garments or fabrics with emotional value. Julian will guide the creative process and share his artistic approach. Free participation.
Textielcollage “Herinneringsstuk”
door Julian Stips
Maak een kleine collage van jouw eigen oude kledingstukken of stoffen met emotionele waarde. Julian begeleidt het creatieve proces en deelt zijn artistieke werkwijze.
Gratis deelname.
Aanmelden:
workshop@iloveillustrationgallery.com
