After gaining experience working with designers like Walter van Beirendonck and Henrik Vibskov, Stijn Koks has launched his own fashion label. His debut collection, “Knights of Nostalgia,” is a playful and unconventional exploration of adulthood.
Koks challenges the seriousness often associated with grown-up life by incorporating elements of kitsch and irony. The collection features models styled as life-sized action figures, inviting viewers to rethink their identities in a lighthearted way.
“Knights of Nostalgia” blends childhood memories with contemporary design. By using repurposed materials and everyday objects, Koks evokes the sense of wonder often associated with childhood while creating stylish and innovative garments. The collection explores the contrast between the responsibilities of adulthood and the enduring power of imagination.
Check it out below:
STIJN KOKS – KNIGHTS OF NOSTALGIA
Lookbook Photos: Jelle Koiter
Director: Jeroen Kooistra
Creative Director: Stijn Koks
Production company: Underscore
Producer: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
D.O.P.: Boyd Bakema
1st AC: Tom Selbeck
Steadicam: Jaron Joosten
Gaffer: Boris Peters
Bestboy: Lennert Roijackers
Styling assistant: Sophie Koks
Production assistant: Jade Kloet
Edit: Stan Vriend
Grading: Boyd Bakema
Music: Tom Bruins
Music mastering: Tijmen van Stekelenburg
Models: Carlos Kok, Megan Irusta Cornet, Kristján Steinn Kristjánsson, Coosje Froentjes
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