All eyes on Anneloes

From fashion lover to designer: Anneloes breathes style. What started as a pure passion became her career. With degrees in Fashion Design & Styling and Akademie Vogue in her pocket, she now works as a Fashion Designer and Product Developer. Just like Trashious, she sees opportunities where others see waste. Why choose standard leather when you can also wear a bag made of corn or apple leather? In addition to her biggest fashion blunder, she shares here which people keep her on her toes and what her Trashious bag would say about her if she could talk. The pay-off of Trashious is: Where some see trash, we see opportunities. Why does this resonate so well with you? This resonates perfectly with me, because Trashious shows that what others often see as waste, is actually a huge opportunity for me. The innovative solutions they offer for real leather perfectly match my vision of sustainability and creative reuse. How cool is it to walk around with a bag made of apple or corn leather, instead of leather that comes from animals? This is not only a conscious choice for the environment, but it is also a true statement of innovation and style. Who or what gives you that kick in the butt when you need it? My parents and my boyfriend are the ones who give me that kick in the butt when I need it. Especially when it comes to things like cleaning out my clothes and bags, haha. What choices in your life make you proud? My boyfriend and I are about to buy a house. That brings with it a moment of pride, because it feels like we have everything in order and have achieved something big in life. It is such a milestone that really makes us feel like we are making progress and taking the next step in our lives. It is a big moment and it really gives me a sense of satisfaction and pride. How do you minimize your footprint on the world? (For example, are you good at eating leftovers?) My footprint in life is about creating a balance between fun, work and personal passion. Fashion is an important part of my life; I work on it every day. The best thing is that I was able to turn my passion into my job. I work as a Fashion Designer during the week and in the evenings and weekends I am busy with outfit inspiration. My friends play a big role in my daily life, we share nice moments, laugh a lot and support each other. I love going out for dinner and I enjoy the coziness of being together. What is the biggest blunder that you can laugh out loud about now? I was sitting in a restaurant with friends and I proudly put on a new outfit that I felt great in. Until the waitress came to me and said: "I don't know if you noticed, but your ticket is still hanging out of your top". And to my surprise I saw that a whopper of a price tag was sticking out. And I can tell you, this was not a normal size ticket, but a really big menu. My friends didn't come anymore, and to this day I still get asked if I cut my tickets out of my clothes.

If your bag could talk , what would she say about you? If my bag could talk, she would probably say that I am always busy putting together the perfect outfits. She might also complain that I often fill it with all kinds of accessories and stuff that I need on the go, but she would definitely be proud of my passion for fashion. She would emphasize that I always have something to create the right look for every occasion, and that I often see my bag as an important fashion statement. In short, my bag would say that I am always busy combining style and functionality! What was your first job? My first job was at an Indonesian takeaway restaurant in Breda. I also worked there with some nephews and nieces. It was a cozy atmosphere, almost everyone felt like family and I also made good friends for life. What is the best advice you have ever received? The best lessons are sometimes in the biggest failures. In which 3 hashtags would you describe yourself? #Fashionista #CreatiefMetStijl #FoodLover In which 3 hashtags would you describe Trashious? #SustainableWithStyle #InnovationInFashion #GreenFashion

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