For his collection Reflection, fashion designer Jan Taminiau experimented with classic silhouettes, accessories and poses. Fabrics such as crêpe and chiffon were combined with sequins, Swarovski crystals and metal knitwork. The stiff fabrics that Taminiau used for bodices, sleeves and backs were woven in the TextielLab
The collection was inspired by the principle of reflection, both as a mental and physical process. The collection presents classic silhouettes and accessories with a contemporary twist, such as enlarged rounded shoulders or sleeves. The predominant colours are shades of nude, liver and pale grey. Six different fantasy yarns were used to achieve the dégradé effect. The collection was presented at the Paris Haute Couture Week in 2010.
Taminiau (Goirle, 1975) graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Academy of Art and Design in Arnhem in 2001. His final-year project earned him the prestigious ‘Roos Gesink Award’ for the most talented student. He went on to earn a master’s from the Fashion Institute of Arnhem in 2003. Since 2007, he has shown his collections twice a year during Paris Fashion Week. The guiding principle in his work, which is expressed through his label JANTAMINIAU, is concealing and revealing the female body. His couture dresses are compelling, poetic and surprising. Although a refined, conceptual undertone is always present, he never loses sight of the elegant, feminine and wearable form. Style icons such as The Netherlands’ Queen Máxima and Lady Gaga have worn his creations. His work can be found in the collections of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, the Zuiderzeemuseum Enkhuizen and the TextielMuseum.
