Rotterdam-based Lex Pott designs for Vero

Lex Pott for Vero

Vero is a young furniture brand advocating a new era of Italian design. It believes in the values of informality and transparency. The brand asked Rotterdam-based Lex Pott to design for them. Pott employs a raw and intuitive method. In his work, he returns to the origin of the materials he uses most: wood, stone […]

Let sustainable children’s clothing brand MINGO grow

MINGO

Rotterdam-based MINGO is a popular children’s clothing brand in the Netherlands and Germany. In order to grow MINGO has started crowdfunding. Among other things, the funding will be used to develop a teen line and open a physical location. The ultimate goal is to raise 75,000 euros. It’s still possible to invest. The sustainable clothing […]

Joline Jolink slips in a new design to her collection of sustainable footwear

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The Rotterdam-based fashion designer Joline Jolink successfully launched her first vegan trainers in 2019.  Next came biodegradable trainers and trainers and boots made of apple leather. Now she adds a summer slipper made of grape leather to her collection of sustainable footwear. The designer develops, produces and launches collections at her own rhythm and on […]

Plastic Whale rids the waters of Rotterdam

Plastic Whale

Plastic Whale was founded in Amsterdam in 2010. It’s a social enterprise with a mission: to rid the waters of the growing global problem called plastic waste. It also wants to inspire others to take action, and create an ever-growing movement of individuals, businesses and government agencies that, through its main activities are fighting for […]

Smart electric vehicle company NIO parks at the Meent

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NIO is a new car company. It designs and develops smart, high-performance, electric vehicles but also wants to build communities. By opening NIO houses in big cities for example. There now is a NIO House in Rotterdam, at de Meent.    At the outpost, NIO wants to offer a pleasant, welcoming space for (new) users to […]

New restaurant Matelief brings history alive

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In the Old Harbor-area of Rotterdam Matelief has opened its doors. The new restaurant has a sunny terrace, overviewing the classic ships, the White House and the Willemsbrug, At the iconic location, famous sailors from history come back to life. The walls are adorned with striking works of art of sea heroes by artist Barre […]

REPEAT Cashmere opens shop in Rotterdam

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REPEAT cashmere is a family company founded in 1978 in Switzerland. With its concept of affordable luxury it’s one of the leading labels for high-quality, knitted apparel. It has opened a store at the Pannekoekstraat. The shop is located in the most cosy area of Rotterdam. The popular Maho district offers an attractive mix of […]

The Joint Pizza Bar opens in Foodhallen

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The local chef Per de Man is known for the Indonesian eatery De Toko, but he also has a love for pizza. He has been developing a New York-style pizza with a Rotterdam base, thinly crusted and crispy. At The Joint Pizza Bar in the Foodhallen his creations are served. The recipes of the unique […]

Grace has opened its doors

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Grace has been added to the popular Stadhuisplein. The new festive restaurant features a menu with the best dishes from different parts of the world. By regarded chef Marco Prins. The basement houses a new club. The Grit is open every Friday night (Limbo) and Saturday night (Off the Grit). An age limit of 23 […]

 Coffee and headphones at The Sound Kitchen

The Sound Kitchen

The unique aspect of  The Sound Kitchen is that it combines coffee and headphones. Take a sip and try out a large collection of models. Listening to music over headphones can be a far better experience than people are currently aware of. While listening to music will influence one’s emotions, having the tastebuds triggered will […]