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@carmenpolitan

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Style anthropologist
Wearing, curating, selling + writing about contemporary fashion from Africa.
Co-founder @showroom_ams
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Kampala 🫀 Amsterdam: BUZIGAHILL’s RETURN TO SENDER lands in town for a two-day pop-up @buzigahill.official @showroom_ams Dates: 23.10/24.10 – 4pm/8pm Showroom Amsterdam Pretoriusstraat 64D 1092 GJ Amsterdam Pop-up selected by @oficina.gabardine X @asvof ✨ 📷: © Courtesy of Pr @buzigahill.official @showroom_ams #returntosender #buzigahill #amsterdamshowroom
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ADE BEATS 2026 - Speaker Announcement 🚨 ‘Culture and Ownership: A Conversation With 2Shoes’ Deeply rooted in the Johannesburg creative scene, Lesego Mohapi, better known as versatile South-African artist 2Shoes, represents a fresh generational outlook at the intersection of fashion, music and art, and an inspiring crossover curation blending culture and commerce on a global scale. He carved out his own lane in the cultural landscape with integrity and purpose and created an international following through his digital endeavors, international fine art exhibitions, alongside collaborations with diasporic streetwear brands. As a DJ and producer he operates across house, afro-tech and alternative R&B, amongst other influences, creating an internationally successful and highly energetic club sound. Get ready for an inspiring and interactive conversation with a dynamic presence on his significant contributions to the intersection of music, fashion and art. With @carmenpolitan he discusses his innovative approach as artist and curator, creating durable ownership and building his own worldwide creative network and heritage with authenticity. ADE Beats 2026 is part of ADE’s Culture Hub on Saturday October 24. For the full program check the link in bio or www.beats.nl. Fully accessible with the ADE Pro Pass. Claim your chance to take part in this day with an exclusive, free spot by completing our online RSVP-form (🔗 in bio). Stay tuned for more details! See you next week, fam. Let’s go! 🔥 #ADE26 #ADEBeats #CultureAndOwnership #2Shoes
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MerryMarian brings the Amazonian Caribbean to you on November 6&7 at @showroom_ams 🦋 Join us for the release of our first Fall/Winter collection in Amsterdam! Date: November 6&7 Time: 15:00h-20:00h 📍Pretoriuisstraat 64D
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@sneakerness Amsterdam was pure energy — great people, incredible sneakers, streetwear, art, basketball, music and so much creativity under one roof. One of my personal highlights was the culture talks with @bamba_al_mansour from BAM (Black Amsterdam Museum). Real conversations about identity, history, expression and the role street culture plays in shaping who we are. More than sneakers — it was about the stories, people and communities behind the culture. Amazing conversations, new connections, good vibes and plenty of sneaker inspiration… during one seriously fun weekend and memorable event. Culture is more than what you wear. It’s what you carry, create and share. Because street culture is so much more than sneakers. It’s identity. It’s history. It’s expression. It’s the stories we carry and the communities we build. The STREETS NEVER LIE exhibition and the culture talks created some really meaningful moments — conversations that made you stop, listen and look at street culture from a different perspective. #SneakernessAmsterdam @blackamsterdammuseum #STREETsNEVERLIE #BAM #StreetCulture SneakerCulture Amsterdam Streetwear CultureTalks SneakerCommunity AmsterdamCulture
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The RETURN TO SENDER movement is coming to Amsterdam. Join us on 23rd and 24th October 16:00 - 20:00 for a two-day pop-up at @showroom_ams. #returntosender #buzigahill #amsterdamshowroom
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B/A/M/ @blackamsterdammuseum just made it’s first video appearance in this Talib Kweli and @planetasiamedallions banger! Time to start participating on the world stage and do what we’ve been doing Amsterdam! Salute to @chinochase on the visual, @letmeaskyouthispod_ @the_blackarchives! Let’s continue to share our culture Black Amsterdam!
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AMSTERDAM, THIS ONE’S FOR THE CULTURE.  This weekend, Kente Gentlemen is taking over Amsterdam for a two-day pop-up, a creative collaboration with powerhouse @showroom_ams Founders @cocoolakunle and @carmenpolitan Kente Gentlemen creates pieces that carry a story. Designed with intention and made in Ivory Coast by local craftsmen, every garment is a celebration of heritage, skill and modern African expression. At the heart of the brand is a simple but powerful idea: “I want people to feel good wearing the clothes — to be proud of how and where they were made.” And this weekend, you get to experience that philosophy up close. Come touch the pieces. Try them on. Play dress up. Meet the designer. Have a drink. Catch the music. Feel the energy.  A meeting point for culture at @showroom_ams , craftsmanship and creative expression. 📍 Showroom Amsterdam 📅 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September 🇨🇮 @kentegentlemen Kente Gentlemen — made in Ivory Coast, arriving in Amsterdam. Bring your people. Bring your style. Come curious. Amsterdam, come experience Kente Gentlemen. #KenteGentlemen #ShowroomAmsterdam #AmsterdamFashion #AfricanFashion #MadeInIvoryCoast AfricanDesign ContemporaryAfricanFashion FashionAndCulture AfricanCraftsmanship AmsterdamEvents SupportAfricanDesigners
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AFW26 Talks at The HUB: The importance of culture and values in fashion. A talk sharing how culture shapes work, from collections and creative choices to building community. A conversation on stores, growth and reaching new audiences while staying true to your roots.
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The Importance of Culture & Values in Fashion. For this final talk at The HUB, we look at how culture, identity and personal values shape the way fashion is created, presented and experienced. The conversation touches on how cultural influences shape creative choices, collections and communities, while navigating the realities of growing a fashion business and staying connected to the values that shape it. Join @samin.chandra (Director & Producer @lafamamsterdam / @theplatform_nl ), @ebenbadu (Co-Founder @theneworiginals.eu ) and @noukhey (Creative Director, Designer & Curator @ohimconcepts ) for a conversation on culture, creativity, community and the realities of building within fashion today, moderated by @carmenpolitan (Cultural consultant, Style Anthropologist en Co-Founder Showroom) Date: Friday, 4 September 2026 from 12.30 till 1.30PM Sign up via the link in bio! #AFW26 #TheHUB26
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Summer 2026, filled with sweaty dance floors, soulful sounds and some of my favorite people 💃🏻🪭Last slide is after 28K steps in London @soulection’s anniversary fest 😅
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On Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September Kente Gentlemen is coming to Amsterdam for a two day pop up at Showroom Amsterdam. “I want people to feel good wearing the clothes - to be proud of how and where they were made.” Kente Gentlemen will take over Showroom for two days, showcasing and selling their iconic items, made in Ivory Coast, by local craftsmen. Come over to experience the brand, take a look at the items from up front, meet the designer, play dress up, have a drink and vibe to some music. You’ve never seen kente this modern and contemporary! Event details: September 5 & 6 1PM - 5PM Showroom, Pretoriusstraat 64D, Amsterdam
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Yesterday was a great one! ⚽🔥 Our second watch party came together to watch the WAFCON final and what a game! 🇨🇲🏆 Congratulations to Cameroon on winning your first-ever WAFCON title! 🏆❤️💚💛 On behalf of @myhusstle and @favelastreet a huge thank you to everyone who came through and brought such great energy and vibes to @showroom_ams 🙌🏾 And this is just the beginning… 👀✨ Let us know in the comments: which matches would you like to see at our next watch parties? 👇🏾 #WAFCON #WatchParty #WomensFootball #AfricanFootball #FootballCulture MyHusstle FavelaStreet
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