Tom Nijhuis ‘1995′ Dance-Inspired Collection

Dutch designer Tom Nijhuis warms our hearts with his “1995″ athletic-centric collection, a tribute to the mid-’90s “gabber” dance scene in Holland. In an interview with DIS magazine, Nijhuis is asked about his “obsession” with athletic looks:

“The collection is a stylistic portrayal of gabber. It is sporty since I tried to stay close to the wardrobe of the gabber, which only consists of sportswear. I am not that sporty a person and remembered somebody telling me that she never expected by the looks of me that I made this collection. Then again, I do love all the trademarks of sportswear: the technical fabrics and their vibrant colors, the textures and strength, zippers, mesh, stretch waistbands, and its youthfulness.”

See more images from the collection on the next page and at his site.