It was only a matter of time until Dutch clothing brands and Dutch fashion as a whole got their due recognition on the world stage. Hailing from a land and culture that, despite being relatively small and often insular in its demeanour, has been always associated with a forward-thinking mindset able to stay ahead of the trends in pop culture and the arts.
In particular, what distinguishes Dutch clothing brands from other countries is their inherent capacity to construct entire worlds around their projects, where products are merely a facet of their brand identities. Getting your hands on some items from Dutch brands means more than just a style statement, it symbolises a sense of belonging to a community of like-minded individuals.
A lot of Dutch fashion brands are pushing boundaries, redefining conventional perceptions of luxury, and shaping a fresh model of what a contemporary luxury business looks like for today's shopper. A model that embraces complete transparency, and prioritizes a digital-first approach. Most importantly, they're attentive — both to each other and their consumers. By doing so, the Dutch are currently altering the longstanding framework of luxury, causing their brands to reverberate with a new breed of enthusiasts globally, who nowadays anticipate brands to be more than just mere purveyors of tangible products.
With that in mind, here’s a guide to some of the best Dutch clothing brands that all Highsnobiety readers should know about. For the already familiar, it’s a chance to reflect on the best of the best. For those less informed, the door’s about to open to a whole other level of style.
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Patta
What was once a small Amsterdam-based boutique Patta has transformed into an emerging streetwear giant with a long list of collaborations to boast. Whether enlisting the queen herself Erykah Badu for their Four Leaf Clover campaign with Converse or teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger to pay tribute to their hip-hop-inspired roots, Patta is carving out a lane of its own.
Featuring some of the best knitwear in the game, their clothing have bold graphics, captivating color combinations, and an unmistakable streetwear edge. Patta celebrates the raw energy of urban life, inviting you to make a statement and express your individuality through fashion.
G-Star
Since 1989, G-Star's philosophy has always been "Just the Product." This purposeful approach has led the Dutch brand to many denim "firsts": the introduction of "luxury denim for the streets," fusing high-end craftsmanship with street level edge to create a new denim industry; the positioning of raw, untreated denim as a wearable and desirable material.
G-Star RAW has also promoted the inherent beauty of denim by creating washes and treatments that enhance its unique characteristics and qualities. Today's sophisticated palette of washes represents a complete life story, from raw, unwashed denim to deep indigo dyed to extreme bleached, with treatments adding multiple gradations of wear to create distinctive, textured garments with soul.
Bram's Fruit
How to describe Bram's Fruit? Imagine preppy meets streetwear with a touch of Aime Leon Dore holding hands with About Blank, all embraced by a seemingly obsessive symbolism of fruits and gardening at large.
On a more serious note though, this fresh new brand from The Netherlands presents a great diversity of silhouettes and attention to detail in every collection they created. A true up-and-coming brand to keep an eye on.
Filling Pieces
Filling Pieces is the epitome of avant-garde footwear, where streetwear meets high fashion in a memorable fusion of style and innovation. Pushing boundaries and challenging norms, this Amsterdam-based brand approaches shoe design with an architect's eye.
Each pair of Filling Pieces sneakers is a masterpiece of unconventional silhouettes, and meticulous craftsmanship. Comfort and aesthetics intertwine flawlessly, creating a bold statement of individuality.
In 2018 Filling Pieces launched ther first ready to wear collection, ultimately pushing their boundaries from a footwear brand to an all-around fashion brand with a strong sense of community and loyalty to its roots.
Daily Paper
Amsterdam, streetwear, and fashion is synonymous with the brand Daily Paper. The vibrant fashion brand that intertwines African heritage with contemporary street style is the leading Dutch streetwear brand bringing a kaleidoscope of cultural influences and celebrating the beauty of diversity.
With Dutch and African roots, Daily Paper creates clothing that blends bold prints, vibrant colors, and unique patterns. Their own collections, and timely collabs with the likes of Souvenir, J. Cole’s Dreamville and Ajax to just name a few, exude confidence and individuality, maintaining a refined and modern aesthetic. From graphic tees to statement outerwear and accessories, Daily Paper invites you to express yourself freely.
United Nude
United Nude is where architectural design meets cutting-edge footwear, resulting in visually captivating shoes that defy convention.
Founded by a collaboration between the architect Rem D. Koolhaas and shoemaker Galahad Clark in 2003, this pioneering brand redefines the art of shoe design. United Nude's avant-garde collections showcase extraordinary silhouettes, unexpected materials, and a fusion of art and functionality.
Each pair of shoes is a bold statement, blending fashion-forward design with comfortable wearability that makes the brand stand out not only in The Netherlands but worldwide.
Yume Yume
"Our brand is for the dream builders, the people who dare to imagine and construct their own surroundings rather than purely inhabiting them.
Our customer is a sensible one, a curator if you will, that pays attention to details in the objects they acquire. They use fashion in a conscious way to build their identity, and want to stand out from the crowd."
And if this explanation still does not convince you, then go ahead and check Yume Yume's incredible footwear collection and selection of vegan leather jackets and pants. You won't regret it.
Bonne Suits
Bonne Suits is the brainchild of Amsterdam-based stylist Bonne Reijn. The Dutch-native created the workwear-inspired outfits after noticing a gap in the market for a casual suit that can also be worn for almost any occasion. The ethos behind Bonne Suits is to create long-lasting, quality garments you can wear no matter your gender, size, age or social expectation.
Going against industry expectations, Bonne Suits is a brand that doesn't churn out new ideas every season. Rather, they focus on steadily producing redesigned versions of the double-breasted jacket and slim cut trousers that are the brand’s go-to items.
Bonne Suits' collections feature clean lines, tailored cuts, and a carefully curated color palette that captures a sense of timeless elegance. By focusing on essential pieces, Bonne Suits crafts a wardrobe that effortlessly blends versatility and modernity.
Got to love their stairway shoots in front of their Amsterdam studio!
APPLIED ART FORMS
APPLIED ART FORMS is a young fashion label drawing inspiration from utilitarian, military, and workwear clothing, and celebrating the art of authentic craftsmanship from Europe and Japan. Their garments are more than fashion; they're a commitment to sustainability and longevity, designed to age gracefully.
Based in Amsterdam, their central design studio is a treasure trove of vintage pieces, creatively reimagined into modern silhouettes for everyday wear. With handcrafted screen-printed graphic artworks and other exclusive treatments, each collection boasts unique, one-of-a-kind items.
In 2023, A/A/F introduced the Canal House Line, showcasing artisanal items meticulously crafted in-house at their Amsterdam atelier. The C.H.L Boro Liner, for example, a standout piece, is a testament to their dedication to craftsmanship. Constructed from antique Japanese indigo boro fabrics dating back to the 19th century, every detail, including hand-stitched buttonholes, is a labor of love, offering a slice of fashion history to those who appreciate it.
BYBORRE
Established in Amsterdam in 2010, BYBORRE has been at the forefront of redefining the knitwear landscape. As a textile innovation studio, its collections combine function and technical beauty through meticulously crafted knitwear. The brand's ethos lies in valuing the journey of creation as much as the final product.
BYBORRE continually innovates with fresh materials and knitting methodologies, ensuring every new collection packs a punch and never ceases to weave together tradition, technology, and sustainability. Driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of fabric construction, this brand delivers garments that captivate both the eye and the touch.
BYBORRE's collections are an exploration of texture, pattern, and function, resulting in pieces that are as visually striking as they are comfortable.
Olaf Hussein
Based in Amsterdam, Olaf Hussein is an enthusiastic designer who aims to merge time-honored styles with modern shapes, focusing on high-quality denim. The brand's ethos centers around subtle luxury and refined simplicity. Emphasizing 'clean' and 'simple' aesthetics, the brand places a high priority on design, quality, and fit. Guided by this vision, the youthful designer aspires to encapsulate a classic appeal infused with a contemporary spirit.
It’s a dutch brand constantly inspired by the vibrant spirit of Amsterdam.
From elevated essentials to statement pieces, their designs exude effortless cool.
Camiel Fortgens
One of the most obvious perks of not going to fashion school has got to be the ability to stay away from the preconceived notions of what are the "right" shapes, or the "right" fits and combinations that institutions are teaching to the new generations.
Such ability to remain untarnished by all these dogmas is clearly evident in the Amsterdam-based fashion brand Camiel Fortgens. Working with reconstructed, unpolished wearable pieces, the brand focsues on relaxed fits and often combines them with irregular crew necks, inside out seams and never giving up on the opportunity to use only top-notch fabrics.
Scotch & Soda
Recently acquired by Blue Star Alliance, the Dutch fashion mainstay brand Scotch & Soda has had a rocky couple of years. But what they never failed to do is deliver quality products to its loyal costumers since its inception in 1985.
Famous for its preppy looks and soft colour palettes, Scotch & Soda is a brand that celebrates the dutch lifestyle and we are excited to see what they have in store for us.
Pop Trading Company
Pop Trading Company captures the soul of skateboard culture and translates it into elevated streetwear that radiates the true essence of Dutch fashion authenticity. Originating from Amsterdam's vibrant skate scene, this brand infuses their collections with the energy and creativity of the subculture.
Pop Trading Company's clothing combines functionality with contemporary design, embracing a refined aesthetic while honoring their skateboarding roots. From graphic tees to functional outerwear, their pieces reflect a sense of effortless style that resonates with skaters and fashion enthusiasts alike.
The future is bright for them!
Kassl Editions
KASSL Editions, founded in 2018, was inspired by a traditional fisherman's coat that sparked a vision for a gender-neutral, durable outerwear brand committed to quality. Amidst an era of overproduction, KASSL Editions established its production in Kassel, Germany, using the same facilities that produce near-indestructible wear for the German fire brigade.
While preserving the essence of the original coats, seasonal collections have evolved aesthetically, with iconic pieces like the Original trench coat in unique materials.
The brand has expanded into accessories, including the recognizable Pillow bags made from production offcuts and selected homewares, such as the Pillow sofa. KASSL Editions remains defined by its exceptional cuts, catering to all styles, generations, and genders.
Bleeding Indigo
Bleeding Indigo finds the essence of its creative influence in the heritage of workwear, Ivy League, and military aesthetics. Their fashion essence can be coined as a fusion of Japanese Americana, seamlessly marrying facets from both American and Japanese styles. This fusion of classic and modern creates a distinctive visual language, breathing new life into their clothing line. Every piece carries a distinct charm, reflecting the core essence and ethos that Bleeding Indigo embodies.
I just simply cannot get over their handmade jackets!
If we left you craving for more, make sure to check out our list of the best German, Italian and Japanese brands.
