Gsus

About Gsus

Early 1993 two Dutch designers, Jan Schrijver and Angelique Berkhout, met each other working as free-lancers. Even though the word ‘free-lancer’ suggests something else, they did not feel entirely free in their roles. Jan was expected to deliver ‘applied art’ and the longer he conformed to this, the more annoyed he became about that frustrating censorship. Angelique Gsus bio...

Recent Gsus Press

Gsus Summer Collection - The gsus summer collection for women is a mixture of different styles and different bright fluorine colours. Freshness and contrast are undoubtedly applicable to this creative collection. Glamour in a sporty way, without being too glamorous and without being too sporty. This is expressed in very feminine tops finished with rough lace shackles and rough prints. The dresses, skirts and tops allow the female body to express herself, this combined with prints like soapslut, the use of gothic letters and our Gsubelle with a sword leaves an irresistible impression. Authoritative for this collection are these contrasts.

The Philosophy - Over the years the signature gsus-style has showcased itself more and more clearly; individuality combined with a pinch of self-mockery, a considerable amount of humor and an unexpected use of contrasts. The designers have a tongue in cheek approach towards fashion clichés and always try to put them in a different context. In one of the first collections (1993) a conservative pinstripe – mostly found in up-tight business garments – was used for an oversized skate pant. Other familiar itms from the first collections were the fake fur bikinis. The collection has grown since then, but the rebellious, thought-provoking character is still clearly visible in the humoristic prints, unexpected choice of materials and unusual use of colours.

The Joys - ... Led by the dynamic whirlwind of lead vocalist Sarah Smith on vocals/guitar, the onslaught of excitement and fun never ceases for the entire performance. Backed by long-time song-writing partner Mike McKyes on lead guitar and the pounding rhythm section of Shawn Smith and Glen “Archie” Gamble, the band is a veritable rock and roll party waiting to happen.