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Are large hoop earrings unprofessional?

12/01/2022Aileen Out 2 reacties

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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

Street art artist Frankey launches reversible work jacket

08/11/2021Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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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

All PTT caps in history: from 1878 to 2002

29/09/2021Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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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

New shoes for the Dutch military

14/06/2021Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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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

Schiphol opts for a completely different style with new corporate clothing

24/05/2021Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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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

Uniforms depicted in children’s clothing: is that allowed?

05/05/2021Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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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

Dutch soldiers get new camouflage pattern

03/05/2021Aileen Out 2 reacties

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.

Buttonless shirts appear to be a gap in the market

28/04/2021Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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.

Making employees pay for safety shoes: is that allowed?

21/04/2021Aileen Out 2 reacties

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.

NS rail catering uniform: from the past to present

05/04/2021Aileen Out 1 reactie

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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