Stijn Koks - Knights of Nostalgia

After internships at designers such as Walter van Beirendonck and Henrik Vibskov, Stijn Koks launches his own label. 

With bold kitsch references and sharp irony, Koks challenges the constraints of adulthood in his debut collection, ‘Knights of Nostalgia’. The collection invites a playful reimagining of identity, featuring models as life-sized action figures. Using repurposed materials and readymades, it evokes childhood wonder while blending nostalgia with contemporary design. Exploring the tension between adult responsibility and youthful imagination, the collection offers a fresh, thought-provoking perspective. The accompanying film, directed by Jeroen Kooistra, offers a first glimpse into Koks’ distinctive universe.