I can still remember the first time I wore big earrings.“Hoops,” my father called them. So big that you could, so to speak, hop, skip and jump with them. They … read article
We usually see fluorescent jackets on the street, worn by road workers or traffic officers. But actually, anyone can wear them. And they can also come in handy. Frank de Ruwe, … read article
Recently, I interviewed Jeffrey Koerhuis, a young man who works in historical uniforms and is also an avid collector. His collection mainly focuses on old PTT(the company previously responsible … read article
In May I wrote about STRONG (Soldier Transformation OnGoing), a Defense project working on equipping the Dutch soldier with new uniforms which include a unique camouflage pattern. The soldiers will also … read article
This month, Schiphol announced employees will get a fresh look. So it is time to show you what the new clothing looks like and what has changed. But before I do … read article
I have previously written about professional uniforms that are being copied, such as ambulance uniforms. I also covered police uniforms being worn as costumes for fancy dress parties and how … read article
We are all familiar with the camouflage pattern that soldiers wear. We see the spotty pattern in shades of green and brown all over the world. But Defense in the Netherlands is going to change that. The old uniform, which has been worn since the eighties, will be replaced. Under the name of project STRONG (Soldier Transformation On Going), they have developed a new clothing package, including a modified camouflage pattern.
For most men putting on a shirt is no problem. It’s something you don’t have to think about. But closing all those buttons one by one can be a challenge for some people. This could be because of a physical disability or simply because it is time-consuming. Mehdi De la Haye thought it was time for a solution and set up the NoButtons brand.
Last August, I wrote an article in collaboration with Kim Hendriks about whether your employer can obligate you to pay for your company clothing or work shoes. I wrote this in response to two ladies who asked me for advice. A few weeks ago I received a similar question from another reader, except this time it was about safety shoes.
At the beginning of February, the Dutch Railway company announced that it would stop with rail catering. If rail catering is not ringing any bells with you, these are the people … read article