Mattijs van Bergen

Mattijs van Bergen transforms Dutch landscape paintings into intricate textile art, elevating fashion to a canvas of national identity. Each garment employs jacquard weaving with up to 1,500 threads per design, directly referencing 17th-century masters like Jan van Goyen. His Spring 2026 collection features a jacket based on a Hobbema painting, requiring 40 hours of hand-finishing. This narrative depth contrasts with #8 Scotch & Soda’s global street appeal, which prioritizes accessible eclecticism over artisanal complexity. Van Bergen’s limited run of 50 pieces per style commands €2,000–€5,000, making his work a collector’s investment. The technique is 30% more labor-intensive than the average luxury brand, yet yields garments that are unequivocally Dutch.