Text by Henriette Korthals Altes, Kiki Post, Roland Kupers.
Chic and colorful, Hester van Eeghen’s mod-inspired, geometric handbags are a staple of Dutch fashion
Dutch designer Hester van Eeghen (1958–2021) developed her signature bag and shoe designs with bright colors, geometric patterns, a sense of humor and an eye toward versatility. In a career spanning more than 40 years, she created more than 1,000 designs for her own fashion line, collaborated with other prestigious brands and produced countless unique pieces for charity. A World of Bags is a joyful tribute to both van Eeghen herself and her illustrious designs, inspired by everything from classical music to origami. It offers a unique insight into her design process through an abecedarium of her quotes and theories, illustrated with glamorous snapshots of van Eeghen at work, with fabric swatches and color palettes galore.
STATUS: Forthcoming | 2/11/2025
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Published by nai010 Publishers. Text by Henriette Korthals Altes, Kiki Post, Roland Kupers.
Chic and colorful, Hester van Eeghen’s mod-inspired, geometric handbags are a staple of Dutch fashion
Dutch designer Hester van Eeghen (1958–2021) developed her signature bag and shoe designs with bright colors, geometric patterns, a sense of humor and an eye toward versatility. In a career spanning more than 40 years, she created more than 1,000 designs for her own fashion line, collaborated with other prestigious brands and produced countless unique pieces for charity. A World of Bags is a joyful tribute to both van Eeghen herself and her illustrious designs, inspired by everything from classical music to origami. It offers a unique insight into her design process through an abecedarium of her quotes and theories, illustrated with glamorous snapshots of van Eeghen at work, with fabric swatches and color palettes galore.
