New name on the schedule, familiar face in the closet. This September, Dutch fashion brand DANTE6 appears onto the official Amsterdam Fashion Week calendar for the very first time. Founded in 2010 by Evelyne Kranendonk, DANTE6 has spent the last fifteen years building a reputation across Europe for refined, feminine fashion that meets women exactly where they are; in motion, in between moments, and always in style.
To mark the anniversary, DANTE6 will host a cocktail party in central Amsterdam on Thursday 4 September, unveiling an exclusive 15-year capsule collection that pays tribute to the women who have defined DANTE6 over the years. A limited edit designed around the brand’s core belief in empowered femininity, the capsule is a moment of celebration, but also one of evolution. Celebration has always been a core value at DANTE6. From the very first collection, handcrafted bows adorned each hanger, a quiet symbol of joy, femininity and attention to detail. This new capsule revives that spirit through sculptural bow accents and six distinct styles that embody the brand’s signature approach to ‘Little Couture’: refined, festive and empowering.
The standout hue of the capsule is Purple Eclipse, a bold, rich tone that symbolises transformation, strength and creativity. As a key colour for FW25, it adds contrast to the collection and reinforces the confident spirit that defines Dante6.
“Collaborating with Amsterdam Fashion Week feels like a natural synergy: together we’re creating a platform where creativity flows, stories are made visible, and fashion is re-energised as an expression of identity. On a personal level, it’s a proud and grateful moment—an opportunity to bring our community, clients and partners into the next chapter of our journey, one that continues to build meaningful collections and inspiring encounters.” – Evelyne Kranendonk
At the heart of the DANTE6 design philosophy is a clear understanding of how women really dress: between boardrooms and birthdays, train rides and tough calls, the brand creates pieces that transition seamlessly through the day. Rather than chasing trends or staging seasonal overhauls, each monthly drop offers a considered mix of core pieces, directional fashion and bold statement items. The result is a wardrobe strategy built on longevity and layered versatility. Elevated, but always wearable.
What sets DANTE6 apart is its balance of contrasts. Softness and structure. Ease and elegance. Luxury and practicality. The brand redefines femininity by fusing strength with subtlety, avoiding clichés and carving out space for complexity. There’s a grown-up confidence to the silhouettes and a no-nonsense approach to quality that reflects the label’s Rotterdam roots.
The label’s 15Y campaign, shot in its hometown Rotterdam by photographer Liselore Chevalier, brings this spirit to life with model Dewi Driegen, a familiar face from DANTE6’s earliest campaigns. Her return signals continuity, but also evolution. A full-circle moment for a brand that has always looked forward. The new capsule collection will be available from mid-September via www.dante6.com and in all brandstores.
As DANTE6 prepares to join the AFW stage for the first time, it does so not as an emerging name, but as an established voice with a clear point of view. A brand rooted in 15 years of female empowerment, ready to take the next step.
