In his debut collection 'Knights of Nostalgia', designer Stijn Koks combines bold kitsch elements and sharp irony to critique adult constraints. The collection plays on childhood nostalgia, featuring models as life-sized action figures while using repurposed materials to evoke a sense of wonder. This vibrant collection bridges the gap between youthful imagination and adult responsibility, offering a unique perspective on identity. A short film directed by Jeroen Kooistra further illuminates Koks' imaginative universe, enhancing the overarching themes of playfulness and nostalgia in contemporary design.
Stijn Koks' debut collection, 'Knights of Nostalgia', challenges adulthood's constraints, fusing childhood playfulness with contemporary design, evoking a thought-provoking tension.
Through bold kitsch and irony, 'Knights of Nostalgia' invites a playful exploration of identity, featuring models as action figures and repurposed materials.
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