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AMFI names new head of fashion and branding

The Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) has appointed Dutch fashion professional and lecturer Bregje Lampe as its new head of the school’s fashion and branding bachelor programme, as per an official statement published on LinkedIn. Since 2019, Bregje Lampe has worked as a fashion lecturer and coach at AMFI and she has served as chair of the...

Nov 24, 2022

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Ruben Jurriën wins Lichting 2022 with graduation collection 'Pak van mijn hart!

Amsterdam - Ruben Jurriën is the winner of Lichting 2022. This was announced after the annual Lichting show in the Dutch capital. During the show seven selected alumni of Dutch fashion academies showed their work, as well as three alumni who were chosen through an open call. This year's international jury consisted of Sleek Magazine editor and...

Sep 5, 2022

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Students of AMFI’s digital fashion course talk the future of sustainable production

Virtual fashion has continued to tighten its grip on the industry and, in light of its indubitable impact, an increasing number of brands are starting to turn to using the alternative production method for both its sustainable benefits and appeal to the younger generation of shoppers. However, with a notable lack of fashion-educated tech people...

Jul 22, 2022

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Apply now for AMFI's Summer Course Digital Design!

AMFI is unique in her education on 3D Virtual Fashion and 3D Research & Technology that relate to Mixed Reality Fashion, performance and industry. We would like to give you the opportunity to be part of these developments and the change of paradigm in fashion. Sign- up and join our two-week summer course on Virtual Fashion Design: THE NEW REAL....

May 18, 2022

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Amsterdam Fashion Institute launches digital design summer course

The Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) has launched a two-week digital design summer course entitled ‘Virtual Fashion Design: The New Real’. As digital fashion weeks, digital filters, the metaverse and virtual shows are increasingly becoming a part of the fashion industry, AMFI has created this course to offer in-depth knowledge about 3D virtual...

May 17, 2022

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Dirk Reynders steps down as director of AMFI

Dirk Reynders, the director of Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AMFI), is stepping down, according to various media reports. The announcement comes about six months after an investigation revealed an unsafe culture at the school. Earlier, students demanded Reynders' departure. Last year, it came out that the students and teachers felt...

Jan 13, 2022

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AMFI to host both online and physical open days

In the last week of October, the Amsterdam Fashion Institute hosts its first open day of the academic year again. Last years’ first fully online open days were a great success, AMFI has therefore decided to host an online and physical open day in the same week. AMFI’s open days will take place on 26th and 30th of October and 7th and 11th of...

Oct 18, 2021

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AMFI launches new digital summer course

AMFI is unique in her education on 3D virtual prototyping and developments in high-level sustainable products and performances. We like to give you the opportunity to be part of that development and the change of paradigm in fashion by joining our two-week summer course Virtual Fashion Design: the new real. AMFI (Digital) Summer Course 2021...

Apr 6, 2021

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Paving the way for the future of fashion: AMFI reforms educational models

Keeping up with an industry that is in a state of constant fluctuation is never easy. As the fashion industry faces radical changes, ranging from the fourth technological revolution to the rise of new forms of consumption, climate change and shifting consumer viewpoints, ensuring the next generation of fashion creators have the correct tools to...

Mar 3, 2020

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AMFI event shines spotlight on terrible conditions of textile workers

For three days, students at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) are working in a mock sweatshop in order to shine a spotlight on the terrible conditions in which many textile workers are forced to work. Running between 3 to 5 September, all second-year Fashion & Management students will be producing sustainable denim bags which will then be...

Sep 3, 2019

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Dirk Reynders named as new director of Amsterdam Fashion Institute

Dirk Reynders has been appointed as the new director of Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), effective 1 February 2019. Reynders - who is an experienced lecturer and guest speaker with a background in the media and communication field - will succeed Irene Sparreboom who was director of AMFI until 1 July 2018. Commenting on the appointment in a...

Nov 30, 2018

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Video: Experts' Top 3 Tips - Connect with Customer

What are the essential ingredients to build a deep and meaningful relationship with your customers? In this video Marian Spier, Social Entrepreneur and TEDxAMSWomen founder, Esmerij van Loon, Editor in Chief at FashionUnited, and also Dan Lopez Cardozo, Premium Fashion Strategist share their business insights. Source: FashionUnited TV, YouTube.

Aug 16, 2018