World of Vlisco
Explore our journey, where storytelling through our prints and designs celebrate the craftsmanship and enduring connections behind our fabrics, all rooted in creativity and community.
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Lookbook | Blossoming Beauty
DISCOVERA love letter to Togo’s creative community, Blossoming Beauty was photographed by the visionary project Togo YEYE, in Lomé.
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Collaboration | Togo YEYE
DISCOVERA love letter to Togo’s creative community, Blossoming Beauty was photographed by the project Togo YEYE, in Lomé. Through their lens, Togo’s streets, beaches, and communities come to life.
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Vlisco goes to Dakar
DISCOVERInspired by the pulsating energy of Dakar’s creative scene and its pioneering talents, witness a pivotal moment in Vlisco’s journey of artistic exploration.
Every Yard
is Unique
Vlisco is synonymous with extraordinary craftsmanship. Each yard of fabric undergoes an intricate process with dozens of steps in it to ensure longevity and impeccable quality, transforming the designs into bold, elegant expressions of individuality. The teams undergo multi-year training to become masters of technique.
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There is only one Vlisco.
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Vlisco’s signature production process is absolutely unique. The hand-drawn and printed designs are often layered with vein-like crackles and ‘bubble’ marks, resulting in charming traces left behind from highly-specialised, exclusive printing techniques.
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Every yard, authenticated by these ‘perfect imperfections’.
THE DESIGN STUdio
Hand-Drawn Stories
The magic of Vlisco design cannot be codified or analysed; it’s a form of storytelling, but leaves you with a sense of wonder. Vlisco prides itself with creating the ‘perfect imperfection’ for individual self-expression.
Over the years, the Vlisco Design Studio has developed extraordinary expertise in hand drawing and the use of colour. This unique balance of skill has made the Design Studio world-renowned for their talent; they are the starting point of every Vlisco design. Their creations not only signify a powerful symbol of identity but have also inspired countless artists, serving as a creative baseline. Vlisco designs are respected and admired globally, often featured in prestigious exhibitions and museums.
Cultural Icons
Vlisco prints have been both witnesses to history and a part of it for nearly two centuries. Learn how Vlisco’s designs have accompanied iconic figures throughout eras of social transformation and artistic renewal.
Vlisco Connections
Over the years, Vlisco has embraced collaborations with visionary creatives across diverse fields. Step into an endless collection of vibrant visuals, bold designs, and inspiring dialogues with the extraordinary people who fuel our dreams.
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Vlisco TalksWith Spotify Africa, featuring DJs Dope Caesar, Ggoldie, and Beenouch | Fostering cultural dialogues and exploring narratives through print, as part of 'The Vlisco House' exhibition in Dakar, Senegal, 2024.
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Nigeria Imaginary x VliscoSponsor of the Nigeria Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, Italy, 2024-an artistic exploration connecting Nigeria’s past and present to envision an optimistic future for the country.
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City of JoyFabric collection created for the City of Joy, a transformational leadership community for women in the DRC, 2020.
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Noa Verhofstad x VliscoA series of 3D window displays bringing wonder and joy to life through unexpected design, showcased in Vlisco stores across Togo, Benin, and Ivory Coast, 2022.
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Cabinet by Simone PostSince 2015, Dutch designer Simone Post has collaborated with Vlisco, upcycling fabric scraps into sustainable, eco-friendly design pieces.
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Trevor Stuurman x VliscoThe African multimedia artist captured Vlisco looks in a photo booth at the One Source Life Festival, South Africa, 2018 —telling vivid stories through the lens of fashion.
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Yinka ShonibareYinka Shonibare's artworkfeaturing Vlisco dresses,exhibitedin Helmond, the Netherlands, 2016,expanded theconversation around the hybridity of identity.
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“VLISCO 1:1 EXHIBITION”Designed by Studio Harm Rensink, with surface design by Michiel Schuurman, for Vlisco’s 170thanniversary, at the Gemeentemuseum Helmond, 2016.
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Victor and Rolf x VliscoParis Fashion Week 2015—where Vlisco fabrics were transformed into sculptural floral art in a haute couture showcase, celebrating the art of design and craftsmanship.
