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Het Handtassen Boek - 2003
Over vrouwen en hun trouwe begeleiders … About women and their faithful companionsOriginally published in German, this book mentions Hester and her works.
(In het Nederlands)
Eigen Huis en Interieur - July 2005
Shows the Simply leather handbag by Hester.(In het Nederlands)
Tassen - 2006
This multi-lingual reference book provides a survey of the bag in all of its forms, and features several of Hester's bags in the section on present-day design.(In English)
Residence - 2006
This composed shot showing the perfect outfits for tea included Hester's Foxtrot easy blue shoes.(In het Nederlands)
Tred - 2006
In the Ontwerp en Styling (Design and Styling) feature, Hester talks about her sources of inspiration, including the artist Sonia Delauney.(In het Nederlands)
Residence - October 2006
Inspiratie … InspirationThis publication artfully featured Hester's Petticoat bag in purple and blue.
(In het Nederlands)
Elegance - January 2007
Knallen met kleuren … Bang with colorsHester talks about how her products are the perfect compliment to your outfit - that little extra pop of color is the icing on the cake.
(In het Nederlands)
Actives - March 2008
J'veux du cuir … I want leatherThis article talks about Hester's use of color and her whimsical approach to design.
(En français)
Volkskrant - April 2008
Hester talks about her favorite brands, from perfume (Chanel and Guerlain) to chocolate (Green & Black).(In het Nederlands)
Days - Fall 2008
Schoonheid schenkt geluk … Beauty brings luckThe feature entitled "The Bags of Hester van Eeghen," talks about Hester's 20th anniversary collection that she created for Sotheby's.
(In het Nederlands)
NY Times Style - Fall 2008
A feature on Amsterdam lists Hester's purses as examples of standout high-end creations in a town known for design.(In English)
Esta - late October 2008
In this interview, Hester talks about her life and how it has shaped her as a designer.(In het Nederlands)
Nouveau - November 2008
This feature article provides a glimpse into what inspires Hester, showing great photos from her home, her atelier, and her shops.(In het Nederlands)
Felderhof - Nov/Dec 2009
In this interview with Hester, she talks about the physical link she has to the materials she uses in her design.(In het Nederlands)
Keskusta - 40 Year History 2009
Een groot feest! … A grand festival!For their 40 year retrospective issue, Keskusta featured Hester's colorful designs, showing the Rugby, Surprise, Felucca, and Butterfly bags.
(In het Nederlands)
Holland Herald - September 2009
The in-flight magazine for KLM featured Hester in their Looks issue.Hester is posed in the window of the 37 Hartenstraat shop and talks about her love of Bauhaus architecture and Sonia Delaunay.
(In English)
The Taste of Life - 2009
In the Woman of Taste feature Hester talks about her design aesthetic.The article calls Hester "Holland's best known handbag designer."
(In het Nederlands)
Page-a-day calendar - 2009
This calendar features a different designer handbag every day for a year.Hester's Monocle is the cover image, and three of her bags are included in the calendar.
(In English)
Margriet - February, 2011
This article really captures Hester's whimsical and creative spirit, both in the interview and in the photo of Hester surrounded by the colors of her atelier.(In het Nederlands)
Travel & Leisure - April, 2011
The Favorite Place feature highlights Amsterdam, and Simon Schama has very kind things to say:"Hester van Eeghen is my favorite shoemaker and bag designer in the world."
(In English)
HP | De Tijd - July 29th, 2011
The Corbino Weekly Photo featured a dreaming Hester posed with her iconic Monocle bag.The poetic prose talks about Hester transforming leather into magical treasures for all.
(In het Nederlands)