the team
BOSSBABE
Lions
Heidi is our feminine structureless chief. Runs the marketing department. Addicted to coffee, preferably in combination with chocolate. Loves to snack, sushi and Thai. Wake her up for Ben & Jerry's, also addicted to Croky paprika chips by the way. Anyway, addiction sensitive type. Unrestrained and reckless. Festival beast, likes to dance the night away and on the bar. Not always risk-free.
Bossbabe also goes well with beer. Better than on wine. Shots are prohibited. Does not like fuss at all, is straightforward. Could sometimes use a speed bump between her brain and her mouth. Dreaming of a Triumph scrambler, a blue VWT1 and getting married in Vegas. Loves to travel, preferably back to basic, intensely enjoys sunny adventures. Feels free and happy planking in the snow. Denim lover. Diesel is her favourite. Collects boots, sneakers, leather jackets and bags. Prefers and-and above or. Forgets her lunch every day. Miss adhoc thrives on chaos. Aversion to big shot phoney's. Has two kids Bobbi Rose and Zoë Jolie. Together with Maarten, her SILK partner in crime. Insta kids fashion tic. Shamelessly projects her shopping addiction on her daughters. Quote she can not choose again: Planning kills magic | Break the rules.
Bossbabe also goes well with beer. Better than on wine. Shots are prohibited. Does not like fuss at all, is straightforward. Could sometimes use a speed bump between her brain and her mouth. Dreaming of a Triumph scrambler, a blue VWT1 and getting married in Vegas. Loves to travel, preferably back to basic, intensely enjoys sunny adventures. Feels free and happy planking in the snow. Denim lover. Diesel is her favourite. Collects boots, sneakers, leather jackets and bags. Prefers and-and above or. Forgets her lunch every day. Miss adhoc thrives on chaos. Aversion to big shot phoney's. Has two kids Bobbi Rose and Zoë Jolie. Together with Maarten, her SILK partner in crime. Insta kids fashion tic. Shamelessly projects her shopping addiction on her daughters. Quote she can not choose again: Planning kills magic | Break the rules.
SPIRITUAL FATHER @ SILK, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Maarten
Has many nicknames of which whirlwind is most appropriate. Our absent-minded professor is what you rightly call a creative centipede. Lives in a parallel universe between Bali and the Netherlands. The jetlags sometimes scream him awake at 4 A.M. and then he passionately jumps into his creative corner. Creating is his middle name. Too many ideas and too little time.
Most in its element on the island of Bali where he brings the SILK collection to life. The simple life. Little stuff, simplicity, conceptualisation all around him. The sun and the beach and the breeze from the sea give energy. Speeds through life and chaotic Balinese traffic like a tornado. From the SILK studio to his place and repeat.
Social animal. Crazy about snack evenings. Regularly restyled the SILK headquarters as Zen therapy. Proud daddy of two bouncing balls that he and his SILK partner in crime gave birth to 8 and 5 years ago. Love for photography and film. Frequent cinema visitor. Has elevated carelessness to art. Lives in a t-shirt, preferably in winter on slippers. Loves Underworld, beach walks, Deus ex Machina, surfing, gin tonics, longboarding, mountain biking, BBQ and sauna.
Most in its element on the island of Bali where he brings the SILK collection to life. The simple life. Little stuff, simplicity, conceptualisation all around him. The sun and the beach and the breeze from the sea give energy. Speeds through life and chaotic Balinese traffic like a tornado. From the SILK studio to his place and repeat.
Social animal. Crazy about snack evenings. Regularly restyled the SILK headquarters as Zen therapy. Proud daddy of two bouncing balls that he and his SILK partner in crime gave birth to 8 and 5 years ago. Love for photography and film. Frequent cinema visitor. Has elevated carelessness to art. Lives in a t-shirt, preferably in winter on slippers. Loves Underworld, beach walks, Deus ex Machina, surfing, gin tonics, longboarding, mountain biking, BBQ and sauna.
BADASS JEWELLERY MAKER
GOLDSMITH KIM
Miss Layering herself, loaded with a thick layer of jewellery, all mixed up and very matchy. Loves to boogy. Nickname Eagle Eye - always an eye for detail. Favourite time of the day, sunrise! Dreams of jewellery and new designs. Always busy and on the go. Real city girl. Looking for adventure. New people, places, cities, cultures and food. Is always looking for new input for more inspiration. Real Sagittarius, fond of tattoos. Night owl - hardly sleeps and likes to go out at night, loves thunder. Pinterest addict! Has a never-shortening bucket list.
“I started working at SILK because I was already crazy about the brand. As a goldsmith, the Balinese style has always appealed to me and inspired me. There is a different vibe here, just act normal and be your own self. You have a lot of space for your own input. As a child I was always stringing beads and making bracelets for family and friends. I wanted to be a diamond sharpener then because grandma said that you could not make a living with just making bracelets .. Now she is proud that I managed to that now. I am in love with the profession and can carry it out daily with great passion! Would still very much like to learn to combine 3D design with goldsmithing. "
“I started working at SILK because I was already crazy about the brand. As a goldsmith, the Balinese style has always appealed to me and inspired me. There is a different vibe here, just act normal and be your own self. You have a lot of space for your own input. As a child I was always stringing beads and making bracelets for family and friends. I wanted to be a diamond sharpener then because grandma said that you could not make a living with just making bracelets .. Now she is proud that I managed to that now. I am in love with the profession and can carry it out daily with great passion! Would still very much like to learn to combine 3D design with goldsmithing. "
GRAPHIC DESIGNER @ SILK
Bertine
Our graphic junkie is part of the marketing team with loud laughter. Works with passion. Likes to go out with her family. Girls mom of Guusje and Neele. Often found in restaurant DIT in Den Bosch. Her music taste depends on her mood. Put her down somewhere and she will swing by herself. Her boyfriend regularly takes her from concert to concert. Has a thing for styling. Her house can go straight into the VT Wonen with a place of honour. Bizarre skiing talent. Traditionally, dives not once but twice into the snow every year, with her cozy family, and annually with friends going loose in Gerlos.
Antwerp is pre-eminently her favourite weekend getaway city; away but still close. She prefers to go on holiday in Italy because of the delicious food & drinks, but also because it makes her so relaxed. She becomes a little less relaxed from the Big Apple but this world city is again a vibrant source of inspiration for her. In the end, our girl probably loves her Den Bosch most. Tips from this design lover are Koekwaus and Oak, the absolute hotspot shops in her hometown. Bertine's motto: keep on smiling!
Antwerp is pre-eminently her favourite weekend getaway city; away but still close. She prefers to go on holiday in Italy because of the delicious food & drinks, but also because it makes her so relaxed. She becomes a little less relaxed from the Big Apple but this world city is again a vibrant source of inspiration for her. In the end, our girl probably loves her Den Bosch most. Tips from this design lover are Koekwaus and Oak, the absolute hotspot shops in her hometown. Bertine's motto: keep on smiling!
SALES TIGER
SYLVIE
Sales Jedi Miss Lapré, 33 years old. Living in beautiful Zwolle. In a house styled to perfection together with hubby Barry and daughter Megan.
Has been working in the jewellery industry for over 15 years and has represented SILK as a SILK sales agent for years through her agency. Loves her customers and puts all her passion in her work. Besides hard work, she has a second great passion. Sports freak, putting it mildly, the ultimate fitgirl suits better. Do not just exercise to stay in tip-top shape, but also enjoys slaving others in the gym and in the open air with its killer boot camps. When she is not working or training, she enjoys good food, lots of wine and beautiful holidays with her family, relatives or friends. Slightly addicted to Ibiza and Italy is also a great love for her.
Syl's motto: Work hard, but enjoy even more!
Has been working in the jewellery industry for over 15 years and has represented SILK as a SILK sales agent for years through her agency. Loves her customers and puts all her passion in her work. Besides hard work, she has a second great passion. Sports freak, putting it mildly, the ultimate fitgirl suits better. Do not just exercise to stay in tip-top shape, but also enjoys slaving others in the gym and in the open air with its killer boot camps. When she is not working or training, she enjoys good food, lots of wine and beautiful holidays with her family, relatives or friends. Slightly addicted to Ibiza and Italy is also a great love for her.
Syl's motto: Work hard, but enjoy even more!
Back Office Hero
Lieke
