Brands
IVKO
WOMAN
IVKO WOMAN
From Yarn to Form:
A Shared Expression at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
IVKO Woman is proud to support Unraveling: New Spaces, presented at the Serbian Pavilion during the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025.
Through a monumental wool installation that gradually unravels over six months, the project explores material, movement, and transformation in architecture. Crafted with high-quality yarns and artisanal precision, the work reflects a dialogue between textile, space, and time.
For IVKO, this collaboration celebrates shared values of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation — where tradition and contemporary expression come together, loop by loop.
Jan
Jansen
Jan Jansen
Shoes That Refuse to Behave
Far from mainstream trends, Jan Jansen Amsterdam has always chosen a direction of its own: revolutionary, unexpected, and never ordinary.
These are not shoes made to disappear quietly into a wardrobe. They are wearable design statements — bold, playful, and full of character. With striking silhouettes, explosive colors, and innovative combinations of materials, Jan Jansen creates shoes that are instantly recognizable.
Born in Nijmegen in 1941, Jan Jansen is one of the Netherlands’ most iconic shoe designers. For more than 60 years, he has been exploring the fascinating world of footwear, leaving his signature on over 4,000 designs.
At first glance, some of his shoes seem almost impossible to walk in. Their sculptural shapes and technical constructions often place them somewhere between fashion, art, and engineering. Yet every pair is fully functional — and surprisingly comfortable.
“I don’t design shoes for the closet.”
This philosophy sits at the heart of Jan Jansen’s work. His designs are eccentric, funky, and boundary-breaking, but never careless. Every line, heel, and construction is carefully considered.
His shoes often balance on the edge of art and design, which is no surprise given his deep interest in craftsmanship and visual culture. From a young age, Jan Jansen was passionate not only about designing shoes, but also about making them himself — even shaping the lasts and heel constructions by hand.
He is one of the few shoe designers who creates his own lasts and heel structures, allowing him to transform sketches into shoes that remain true to his vision while preserving fit, function, and comfort.
“Nobody wants a tame Jan Jansen.”
Jan Jansen Amsterdam stands for shoes with attitude: unconventional, artistic, and fearless. They are made for people who do not simply follow trends, but choose to walk their own path.
Tricot
Chic
Tricot Chic
The Luxury of Made in Italy Knitwear
Tricot Chic was born in 1972 in Paderno d’Adda, as a manufacturer of ready-to-wear specialised in knitwear.
Since then, the “know-how” of Tricot Chic is the evolved manufacturing, made of still manual machines today, in surprising combinations of fine yarns and technical fabrics, precious laces, perforated leather and extremely soft fur.
The whole production is marked by strong handicraft and research connotation, with precious, rare and beautiful manufacturing, creating three-dimensional effects of any material.
Today the company maintains its manufacture rooted entirely in Italy. Made in Italy – from start to finish of the creation of the collections – is one of the deepest values of the company and a key asset for the international markets, which appreciate creativity of Italian fashion.
Today the company, thanks to its experience and its family ties, is targeted, with a lean and highly dynamic structure, at higher-reference international markets such as Northern Europe, Russia, US, Japan, reconfirming its fashion brand identity that combines sophisticated trends in a highly original mix.
Mansted
Mansted
Where Art Meets Knitwear
For the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Mansted celebrates artistic expression through the fusion of contemporary art and exceptional knitwear craftsmanship.
Inspired by the tactile works of Danish artist Marianne Thygesen, the collection translates layered textures, painterly compositions, and organic forms into beautifully crafted garments. The carefully curated colour palette reflects the depth and richness of Thygesen's artwork, while poetic imperfections become a defining design language.
Delicate slanted florals, flowing knitted lines, expressive hand-painted prints, airy gouache textures, and vibrant crayon-inspired details create a collection that feels both artistic and effortlessly wearable.
Rooted in Scandinavian design values, Mansted combines premium natural materials with timeless silhouettes, offering knitwear that is refined, comfortable, and made to last. Every piece is designed to bring the warmth of craftsmanship together with the freedom of artistic expression.
Mansted is where thoughtful design, natural quality, and contemporary creativity come together.
Ayalabar
AYALA BAR
Artistic Jewellery with Colour, Texture and Soul
Ayala Bar is an artistic jewellery brand created by award-winning designer Ayala Bar, whose work is rooted in a lifelong passion for drawing, sculpture, embroidery, sewing, and material exploration. For more than 35 years, she has approached jewellery as a form of personal expression, allowing colour, texture, and unexpected materials to guide her creative process.
Rather than relying on traditional precious materials alone, Ayala Bar is known for combining fabrics, beads, glass, threads, metals, wood, ceramics, and decorative elements into rich, collage-like compositions. This bold use of unconventional materials has become one of the brand’s most distinctive signatures.
Her collections carry a vibrant artistic spirit, balancing handcrafted detail with contemporary elegance. From the early mosaic-inspired Classic Collection to textile-based designs and glass-covered colour compositions, each piece feels expressive, feminine, and full of life. Today, Ayala Bar jewellery is sold through galleries, boutique shops, and museum stores internationally, with collections featured in exhibitions around the world.
Ayala Bar creates jewellery for women who love colour, individuality, and wearable art — pieces that do not simply accessorize an outfit, but tell a story.
MANUELA BEDFORD
MANUELA BEDFORD
Peruvian Alpaca Knitwear
Manuela Bedford is a knitwear brand rooted in the beauty of Peruvian alpaca wool and a long-standing commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability and fair production. Since the company was founded in 1990, Bedford Knitwear has grown from a small selection of exclusive alpaca products sold at consumer fairs into a full annual collection.
The brand was inspired by Manuela Bedford’s vision of bringing the softness and quality of alpaca wool into modern European wardrobes. At a time when alpaca products were often associated mainly with traditional Peruvian patterns, Manuela Bedford introduced fresh colours and contemporary cuts designed for German and European consumers.
Today, Manuela Bedford stands for slow fashion: timeless alpaca cardigans, sweaters, scarves and accessories made with care and designed to last. The brand works with long-term production partners in Peru and Europe, building relationships based on trust, fair trade and continuous improvement rather than short-term trends.
With its warm textures, elegant silhouettes and rich colour palette, Manuela Bedford offers knitwear that feels personal, comfortable and enduring — pieces made not only to be worn, but to be lived in.
ZSISKA
ZSISKA
Colourful Resin Jewellery with Dutch Design and Thai Craftsmanship
ZSISKA is an international jewellery brand founded in 1992 by Dutch designer Siska Schipper. The brand brings together the bold clarity of Dutch design with the refined handcraft traditions of Thailand, creating modern resin jewellery full of colour, lightness, and individuality.
Each ZSISKA piece is handcrafted in the brand’s studio in Cha-Am, Thailand, where skilled artisans pour, paint, polish, and finish every bead by hand. Known for its innovative use of resin, ZSISKA creates jewellery that is visually striking yet lightweight and comfortable to wear. Many designs also combine resin with materials such as 24k gold leaf and pure silver leaf, adding depth, texture, and a refined artistic quality.
The collections are inspired by art, nature, architecture, fashion, and colour. From bold statement necklaces to elegant everyday pieces, ZSISKA designs are made for women who enjoy expressing personality through accessories — confident, creative, and unafraid to stand out.
With more than three decades of craftsmanship and a distinctive design language, ZSISKA transforms jewellery into wearable art: playful, expressive, handmade, and unmistakably full of character.
Yuanix
Design
Yuanix Design
Traditional Chinese Craftsmanships
Yuanix Design is a contemporary lifestyle and craft brand bringing traditional Chinese artistry into modern daily life. The collection focuses on heritage techniques such as embroidery, silverwork, wax-resist dyeing, handmade textiles and cultural objects, presenting them through a refined, wearable and collectible design language.
Rooted in generations of Chinese craftsmanship, Yuanix Design celebrates the beauty of handwork — the texture of embroidered threads, the rhythm of wax-resist patterns, the sculptural detail of silver ornaments, and the cultural memory carried by each piece.
Rather than treating tradition as something distant or decorative, Yuanix Design reimagines it for today. Each item is selected or developed to feel relevant in a contemporary wardrobe, home, or personal collection, while still preserving the spirit of its original craft.
The brand stands for a modern meeting point between heritage and lifestyle: where traditional Chinese techniques become objects to wear, use, gift, and remember.
Yuanix Design is a modern collection of Chinese craft traditions — quiet, tactile, meaningful, and made to be part of contemporary life.
Jonathan
Ho
Jonathan Ho
Multidisciplinary Design with Story, Context and Creative Connection
Jonathan Ho is a multidisciplinary creative based in Amsterdam, working across design, fashion, branding, theatre and contemporary jewellery. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, he graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2017, where his studies in Contextual Design shaped his interest in how objects are framed, presented and experienced.
His creative path moves fluidly between disciplines — from furniture design to spatial concepts, fetish wear, perfume branding, marketing and costume design for the stage. This broad background gives his work a distinctive sensitivity to atmosphere, audience and storytelling.
For Jonathan Ho, design is not only about the object itself, but also about the world built around it. He is interested in how people discover, connect with and ultimately choose to buy creative work. His approach highlights the importance of narrative, experience and emotional identification — especially within contemporary jewellery and fashion.
With a strong network across creative industries, Jonathan Ho brings together people, disciplines and ideas. His work reflects a contemporary attitude toward design: open, collaborative, market-aware and deeply connected to culture.
Sheguang
Hu
Sheguang Hu
World-renowned fashion designer and performance artist
Sheguang Hu currently serves as Sino-US Cultural Exchange Ambassador, Chinese and English Language Exchange Ambassador, and Dutch Royal Dress Designer. He is also vice chairman of the credit engineering working committee at the Chinese National Unity and Progress Association, chief designer at the Design Center of the China Textile Association, a director of the China Designers Association, and executive chairman of the Belt and Road National Cultural and Creative Union.
He has held guest professorships at the Politecnico di Milano, Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Inner Mongolia Normal University. He has been invited to participate in the four major international fashion weeks, held in Milan, Paris, New York, and London, as well as numerous large-scale musicals and stage productions, providing costume design guidance. He has also taken part in international fashion festivals across the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, earning multiple honors and awards, and is regarded as one of the most influential designers in the fashion industry.
In 2015, he designed the outfit worn by 79-year-old model Wang Deshun for a press conference catwalk that drew international attention. That same year, he designed Zhang Xinyu's Cannes red carpet look, generating widespread media coverage. He has led brand collaborations for a number of international names, serving as Chief Creative Officer for Vantage and as a designer for the home appliance brand SMEG.
BUTAPANA
BUTAPANA
Expressive Japanese Knitwear from Aomori Atelier
BUTAPANA is a Japanese knitwear brand based at the Aomori Atelier, creating clothing with a strong sense of personality, texture and emotional presence. The brand describes its philosophy as “clothes that dance and behave” — pieces that come alive through the people who wear them, rather than simply existing as garments.
At the heart of BUTAPANA is a deep commitment to the making process. Unlike many fashion brands where design, textile development and production are separated, BUTAPANA’s designer is closely involved on site in Aomori, working from the yarn stage through to the final moment of shipment. This hands-on approach gives each piece a rare intimacy and integrity.
The brand’s knitwear is not designed to be neutral or anonymous. BUTAPANA calls its clothes “dense” — garments filled with thought, feeling and craftsmanship. Because knitwear naturally has a soft and shifting form, the brand sees each piece as a collaboration between the maker and the wearer, shaped by individual life, movement and personality.
Vander
VANDER AMSTERDAM
Premium Women’s Blouses with Timeless Dutch Elegance
Vander Amsterdam is a Dutch womenswear brand specializing in premium women’s blouses. Built around the idea that style begins with the perfect foundation, the brand focuses on blouses that combine refined fit, everyday comfort and high-quality materials. Its designs are made from 100% natural cotton, offering breathability, structure and a non-see-through finish.
The brand was founded by twin sisters Ashley and Kayra van der Linden, inspired by their shared passion for formal fashion and their search for the perfect women’s blouse. Their vision is simple yet precise: to create elegant, reliable wardrobe essentials that feel polished without sacrificing comfort.
Vander Amsterdam is especially known for its non-iron comfort, allowing each blouse to remain smooth and refined throughout the day. With slim fit and regular fit options, as well as single and double cuff styles, the collection is designed for women who want versatile pieces suitable for work, events and everyday elegance.
With its clean silhouettes, premium cotton and attention to detail, Vander Amsterdam represents modern simplicity: blouses made to be worn, styled and trusted — elegant without compromise.
JEi’S
JEi’S
Italian Printed Knitwear with Colour, Movement and Luxury
JEI’S by Letizia Denaro is an Italian womenswear brand known for expressive printed knitwear, refined yarns and a strong sense of colour. The brand creates original collections in blouses, sweaters, cardigans, tops, shirts and trousers, with each collection and quality control process made entirely in Italy.
For SS26, JEI’S presents “Dance with Me”, a collection built around colour, rhythm, freedom and fashion in motion. Inspired by the playful, pop energy of the Eighties, the season features lightweight graphic knitwear, fluid blouses, printed dresses, skirts, twin sets and colour-block jumpsuits designed for women who dress with personality and confidence.
The JEI’S style is lively yet elegant: bold prints, soft knit structures, feminine silhouettes and versatile pieces that move easily between everyday dressing and expressive statement looks. Its online collection also highlights high-twist cotton sweaters, oversized kimonos, reversible cardigans and printed twin sets, showing the brand’s focus on wearable comfort and visual impact.
JEI’S represents Italian knitwear with energy — colourful, feminine, expressive and made for women who experience fashion as emotion, not as a rule.
Fox’s
FOX’S
Women’s Fashion with Personality, Fit and Responsibility
FOX’S is a women’s fashion brand founded in Nuremberg in 1986, built around timeless design, reliable fit and high-quality materials. Rather than chasing fast trends, the brand focuses on clothing that accompanies women through everyday life, work, travel and special occasions.
At the heart of FOX’S is the belief that fashion should support a woman’s personality, not change it. The collections feature flattering cuts, soft materials, calm colours and versatile pieces designed to feel comfortable, elegant and easy to combine across seasons.
The brand places strong emphasis on slow fashion, conscious material selection and durable quality. From blouses, dresses and skirts to knitwear, jackets and home pieces, FOX’S creates designs made to last beyond one season, with attention to craftsmanship and responsible production.
FOX’S represents quiet confidence: feminine, colourful and timeless fashion for women who value comfort, quality and individual style.
CAKO EUROPE
Pure Cashmere, Quiet Luxury and Timeless Elegance
CAKO Europe is a cashmere brand focused on pure materials, timeless design and refined everyday luxury. The brand specializes in scarves and sweaters made from carefully selected cashmere, chosen for its softness, warmth and long-lasting quality.
Rather than following fast-moving fashion trends, CAKO designs with permanence in mind: clean shapes, calm shades and textures that become softer with time. Its pieces are made to be worn, loved and kept — garments that quietly become part of a person’s daily life.
CAKO Europe also represents the European expansion of a Hangzhou-based cashmere manufacturer with over 25 years of industry experience and more than 6 years specializing in cashmere production. From yarn selection to final inspection, the production process emphasizes quality control, craftsmanship and reliable manufacturing.
With its focus on simplicity, softness and durability, CAKO Europe offers cashmere pieces that feel understated yet luxurious — scarves and knitwear designed not for one season, but for many years of wear.