Journal

Miluska van 't Lam — Close to what matters We meet in the Harper's Bazaar suite at De L'Europe, overlooking the Amstel. The room feels elegant, carefully curated. So does Miluska van ‘t Lam. There is a quiet elegance about her, but what stands out most is the warmth.

Passie als Kompas — Where are they now? We are always inspired by meeting new creators, but just as curious about what happens after the first conversation. A podcast captures a moment in time — an idea in motion. This mini-series of Passie als Kompas, titled Where are they now?, grew from the desire to return. Not to repeat what was said before, but to understand how ideas, choices, and ambitions have evolved since we last spoke.

MIRAMONTI — Hard to find, hard to forget Set above Meran, at 1,230 meters above sea level, surrounded by forest and stone, MIRAMONTI overlooks the Etsch Valley and the slopes of Vigiljoch. The view is open, the air crisp — the kind of place that clears your head. Built directly into the porphyry rock, it feels grounded and unmistakably part of the mountain.

Linda Tol — A slower kind of strength For years, Linda Tol’s name was synonymous with fashion. From the streets of Milan to the front rows of Paris, she lived the rhythm of an industry that moves at full speed — seasons, shows, collections, campaigns. But beneath that movement, another rhythm began to call.

Gletscher Chalet — The quiet between peaks High in the Stubai Valley, surrounded by peaks that shift with the weather, lies Gletscher Chalet. A quiet retreat where design, family, and nature come together. When we visited, the rain had settled in. Water fell from every slope and ridge, turning the valley into a landscape of waterfalls. The sound was constant and calm, as if the mountains were breathing.

Le Barn — The philosophy of escape The road into the Vallée de Chevreuse feels like an invitation. With each bend, the horizon stretches further, the air lighter, until the city is only a memory. Just forty-five minutes from Paris, yet it feels like crossing into another world.

David Mahyari — Strength in adaptability Some see stone as immovable, but for David Mahyari it has always symbolized transformation. Leaving Iran as a child and arriving in the Netherlands shaped not only his perspective, but also his determination.

Passie als Kompas — The shape of courage Behind the red-and-white striped awnings of the Prinsengracht, an old hospital has been given a new life. Fosbury & Sons is where history, design, and entrepreneurship meet and the backdrop for our newest season of Passie als Kompas.

Passie als Kompas — Under the Great Bear Some places are built with intention, others are found by accident. Osa Major began as both. What is now a retreat surrounded by the hills of Mallorca once stood in ruins.

Marie-Stella-Maris — The quiet current behind the brand Some brands are built on products. Others are built on purpose. Marie-Stella-Maris has always belonged to the second kind. From its earliest days, the brand has been defined by a simple but urgent mission: clean water for everyone, everywhere.

Marieke Meulendijks — The decision to begin On a quiet Saturday morning in November, we meet Marieke Meulendijks at Huis de Vicq — a 17th-century canal residence along Amsterdam’s so-called Golden Bend. Morning light enters the room beneath a painted ceiling, while the old beams reveal the building's age.

Ward Strootman — Sculpting without polish It’s a sunny summer day, and we’ve arranged to meet at Ward’s new location in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos. He walks toward the gate — casual, smiling. Today, I get to see it in real life — a place where dream and reality meet.

Timothy van Oorschot — From material to meaning Some creators don’t work from a plan — they work from a feeling. That’s how Timothy van Oorschot describes his process. He speaks about the origin of his studio, Atelier Manos, with the calm of someone who doesn’t force anything — but follows everything that feels true.

Alex Daniels — Everything is energy It’s Thursday afternoon on the Lijnbaansgracht. We’ve arranged to meet at the new gallery of Alex Daniels: The Residence. From a distance, I already see him — sweeping the sidewalk, as if it's his own front porch. And maybe it is.

Passie als Kompas — Where presence begins Some places feel like an arrival. Not because of where they sit on a map, but because of how they open themselves to you. Ibiza Campo is one of those places.

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