Mart Visser
Mart Visser is a Dutch fashion label founded by designer Mart Visser, who presented his first couture collection in 1992. It is known for haute couture and ready-to-wear and has a couture store in Amsterdam.
| Designer | Mart Visser (born 1968) |
|---|---|
| First couture collection | 1992 |
| Ready-to-wear | Since 2003 |
| Store | Amsterdam |
| Website | martvisser.nl |
What is Mart Visser?
Mart Visser is the fashion label of the Dutch designer Mart Visser, born in 1968 in Sleeuwijk in the Netherlands. Visser works as both a fashion designer and a sculptor.
History
Visser launched his first couture collection in 1992 and added a ready-to-wear collection in 2003. In 2009 he designed an eleven piece capsule wardrobe of uniforms for the Dutch airline KLM. His paintings and sculptures were shown in a three month exhibition at the Beelden aan Zee museum in 2022.
Products and positioning
The label works at the top end of the Dutch market:
- Haute couture, including made to measure eveningwear
- Ready-to-wear collections for women
- Accessories alongside the clothing lines
Distribution
Mart Visser runs a haute couture store in Amsterdam, which serves as the main point of contact with clients.
Why it matters
Mart Visser is one of the few Dutch designers working in couture, and the label shows how a designer name can extend from made to measure work into ready-to-wear, uniforms and art.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mart Visser?
Mart Visser is a Dutch fashion designer and sculptor, born in 1968, who presented his first couture collection in 1992.
Where is Mart Visser based?
Mart Visser is Dutch and runs a haute couture store in Amsterdam.