DFC is a space for expression and experimentation, FOR MAKING AND UNMAKING. WITH DFC AS MY PERSONAL PLACE OF EXPRESSION, I create genderfluid, upcycled garments, accessories, TEXTILE ART and sometimes whatever comes to mind — turning waste into wearable protest and honest self-expression.
I’ve always been drawn to the expressive freedom fashion offers, but I can’t ignore the industry’s impact — the speed, the pressure to constantly consume, the ever-changing trends, the waste. That tension fuels my work. Through upcycling, authenticity, and a drive for creative freedom, I aim to challenge what fashion, streetwear AND TEXTILE ART can be.
I USUALLY WORK IN SMALL PROJECTS, CREATING A SERIES OF PRODUCTS WITH A CERTAIN VISION or story. ON THIS PAGE, YOU WILL FIND SOME OF THOSE PROJECTS. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR HANDS ON A PIECE.
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DECONSTRUCT FOR CHANGE
THE SWEATER PROJECT
tOO CHEAP TO VALUE, TOO LOW-QUALITY TO LAST. FAST FASHION TEES ARE OFTEN BOUGHT ON IMPULSE, WORN ONCE, DISCARDED. In this project, they’re merged into something new — giving them a renewed sense of storytelling and value.
In my work, collaging and patchworking often play a big role — not only to create new fabrics, but also to weave different stories together and let them collaborate on new, possible narratives.
I like bold statements, visible construction and graphic work — all coming together in this project.
THE FOOTBALL PROJECT
For this project, I teamed up with The Queer Agenda and their Amsterdam pop-up shop to create space for womxn in football.
I reworked secondhand football jerseys into sturdy, baggy shorts — with bold graphics, functional pockets, tool loops, and a collage of jerseys from different clubs, eras and players.
this project was a great experiment in transforming stretchy fabric into strong, non stretchy pieces and blending all those different graphic elements of football shirts into new garments.
THE PLASTIC BAG PROJECT
In a world where plastic bags may seem like trash to most, I see an opportunity to create something unique and tell a powerful story. THIS series of CROSSBODY BAGs IS CRAFTED ENTIRELY FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS, REFLECTING MY COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY AND UPCYCLING. FASHION IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POLLUTING INDUSTRIES, AND PLASTIC WASTE IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM. by combining the two in this project, I AIM TO TURN TWO NEGATIVES INTO A POSITIVE, by creating a stylish wearable statement.
THE FRAYED SHEETS METHOD
The local thrift shop is my go-to for materials, and over time, one favorite has stood out: bedsheets. They’re large, available in many colors, usually 100% cotton, easy to dye and super affordable — perfect for upcycling.
While working on my graduation collection, I developed a technique using five layers of bedsheets, stitched closely together — about a centimeter apart. I’d then slice open the top layers to create a raw, fluffy texture.
Over the past year, I’ve pushed this method further: using it to build structure in different garments and experimenting with dyes to see how color influences the effect.
