It's coming into the season of fall here in Amsterdam and we love cosying up by the fire as the weather drop a few degrees. Dutch fashion brand Alter Ego came to grace our residence recently and had a beautiful photoshoot, wearing the perfect outfits for the new season, gorgeous leather! We love the surfaces that photographer Philippe Vogelenzang selected as background, to complement the details of...
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During the sunnier months of last year, we hosted a beautiful shoot in our Residence from the Dutch interior decoration brand ESSENZA. The campaign images were just published, and we adore them! Our minds rushed immediately back to our rooms and doorsteps full of peonies, scabiosas, orchids and zinnias in gorgeous shades of blush, oranges, pinks and yellows. What a feast for the eyes! The beautiful...
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If we could describe them as the ultimate 'power couple', it would be the understatement of the year. When Bibian Mentel and Edwin Spee arrived at the Villa for their photoshoot, you could say they "had me at hello". Their story is the kind you read about in famous autobiographies. A heart-warming tale of finding love, overcoming difficult challenges, and standing back up when life...
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Villa Nicola is a place to make memories. Whether that be capturing the latest fashions in a Vogue photoshoot, having stories told via vlogs filmed in our kitchens, couples spending a special weekend away in Amsterdam, or having press launches in our courtyard. We opened our doors to Andrew and Pauline, to celebrate the preview of their wedding day, just before they left for the ceremony...
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Fashion brand Milla Amsterdam visited Villa Nicola recently, to photograph their Fall/Winter 18/19 collection. Founder and designer Eva Harkema creates six fashion collections per year, that are feminine, powerful and identified as 'urban luxury'. The gorgeous Robin, from Elite Models sauntered through our B&B in leopard print, leather, lace and leggings as the warm afternoon light shone through our windows. Thanks for gracing our Villa! Client Milla Amsterdam Model...
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We love to host a photoshoot from time to time, at Villa Nicola. De Bijenkorf recently visited, to photograph some beautiful fashion brands, from their high-end Amsterdam department store and @deBijenkorf_man on Instagram. The classically handsome Thijs from agency Republic Men, sauntered around our spaces draped in Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Dior, Balenciaga and Dries van Noten. Photographer and model Kay Nambiar effortlessly snapped striped shirts against floral wallpaper, red socks and suspenders in our bedroom suites,...
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Recently, we hosted a press event for three fabulous and individual brands, La Collerette, Lott and Alix. Each label converted Villa Nicola into a personalised style salon. La Collerette, a company founded by twin sisters, produce gorgeous bespoke collars. They styled a chic, sultry boudoir, with moody lighting shimmering against gold gilded frames and glass cloches. Lott Gioilli's playful and timeless range of earrings was displayed amongst bright seasonal blooms and fresh fruit, that cascaded...
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Fashion label, Tramontana photographed their upcoming Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, at Villa Nicola. And we just love the looks that were achieved from within our walls. From the moody greens picked up in our Garden Suite, gorgeous models lazing about on the Peacock chair, to the red velvet of the entrance staircase. The AW17 magazine takes you though their new season styles, how to wear their looks, and sharing their must-have beauty tips....
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Gigi Hadid recently visited Villa Nicola for the May 2017 Vogue Nederland front cover, for her Tommy Hilfiger fashion line. Villa Nicola was filled to the brim with a large crew of stylists, makeup artists, and her photographer, Serge Leblon. Interviews were conducted amidst a flurry of flashes, makeup sessions, and outfit changes. Gigi's first fashion campaign was when she was just 2 years old, whilst modelling for Baby Guess. Her...
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