Introduction
Kelly de Gier (b. 1994) is currently enrolled in the Master Program Fashion Design at the Design School Kolding, Denmark. Her aim is to challenge existing practices and norms in the fashion industry, by showing innovative alternatives. Focussing on simplicity, long-lasting pieces, recycling and reuse.
'I love it when designers force their hand by excluding opportunities to make discoveries.' - Ed van Hinte
Publications
2017 / Less Magazine 2016 / Dude Graduates special 2016 / i-D Magazine - Featured as one of the ten talents of WdKA / 2016 Fashionweek.nl / 2016 Profielen.nl - Featured with Reconstruct / 2016 Voordekunst.nl Reached €10.000 with Reconstruct / 2015 Beyond Social
Exhibitions | Shows
31.07.2016 / Reconstruct show + Crowdfunding, group show, Slaakhuys, Rotterdam. 21.01.2016 / Let's challenge sustainability, group exhibition Blaak 10, Rotterdam
Nominations | Prizes
2016 / Drempelprijs nominee, Gemeente Rotterdam & WdKA 2016 / Winner best social practise, Beyond Social & WdKA
Talks
2016 / Beyond Social, Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
Internships
2015 / Beate Godager, Copenhagen
Education
2016 – Current / MA Fashion Design, Designskolen Kolding, Kolding, Denmark
2015 – 2016 / Minor Sustainability, Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam
2012 – 2016 / BA Fashion Design, Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam