lauren van der Kolk
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lauren van der Kolk

Design DirectorNetherlands
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lauren van der Kolk
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lauren van der Kolk

Design DirectorNetherlands
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  • me myself & i
    me myself & iWe are not one thing. We are complex creatures. Weird, yep. But wonderful. Multifaceted. Experimental. Empowered beings. Constantly evolving. The ones with the stories. Or not. Eyewear for every side of you. We think that there should be eyewear to express every side of you. Here you can get acquainted with six individuals from our me myself & i campaign, learn about their identities, hear their stories, and see the frames that they’re most comfortable in.
  • Ace & Tate + CMMN SWDN
    Ace & Tate + CMMN SWDNThis collection of unisex sunglasses was created in collaboration with menswear label CMMN SWDN, which was founded in Malmö, Sweden. The collection, consisting of 3 acetate frames and 3 metal frames, draws inspiration from youth subculture and the complexities of coming of age. Think of those hazy post-club early mornings, dystopian architecture, the energy of adolescence and you’ll have something that feels a little like these frames look. Ravey, right?
  • Ace & Tate x LAW Magazine - 2017
    Ace & Tate x LAW Magazine - 2017A collaboration with London’s compelling bi-annual publication, LAW Magazine. Each one of their carefully curated editions contributes to creating a sense of community, belonging and authenticity – three principles strongly connected to one of our most important brand values: Identity. Together, we produced a series of intimate portraits and short films celebrating expression of identity, poetic imperfections and everyday eccentricities, featuring four intricate, bold and inspiring UK-based indi
  • me myself & i: Yinka
    me myself & i: YinkaWe are not one thing. We are complex creatures. Weird, yep. But wonderful. Multifaceted. Experimental. Empowered beings. Constantly evolving. The ones with the stories. Or not. Eyewear for every side of you. As a London based designer and artist, Yinka specialises in up-cycling vintage furniture. As a first generation British Nigerian, he is deeply inspired by traditional Nigerian parables, and his furniture takes on new meanings depending on how it is used or positioned. His work colourfull
  • me myself & i: Fatima
    me myself & i: FatimaWe are not one thing. We are complex creatures. Weird, yep. But wonderful. Multifaceted. Experimental. Empowered beings. Constantly evolving. The ones with the stories. Or not. Eyewear for every side of you. Fatima is a Swedish singer based in London. She has been the Eglo label’s in-house vocalist of choice over the past few years, appearing on well-received tracks by Floating Points and Funkineven. She’s also a passionate glasses collector and is a regular on UK based internet radio statio
  • Come As You Are - 2018
    Come As You Are - 2018Ace & Tate set the mood for their new visual brand direction with the launch of their SS18 campaign - come as you are.  The campaign, intimately shot by photographer Lotte Van Raalte, focusing on four Amsterdam-based individuals with Ace & Tate's glasses proudly at the forefront of each distinct character.  The project is special to the brand as it lays the foundations for the launch of Ace & Tate's new yet to be announced platform launching in Spring. By focusing on these creative individuals,
Skills
  • Creative Direction
  • Collection Design
  • Creative Team
  • Product
  • Developement
  • Collection Development
  • Team Management
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative Stragegy
  • Creative Leadership