Michael Van Der Meide

Innovative fashion and costume designer with over 20 years of experience in couture, tailoring, textile development, and artistic direction. Specialized in bespoke fashion, costume design, draping, and conceptual textile work. Recognized internationally through museum exhibitions, publications, and collaborations with leading artists, brands, and cultural institutions.

Founder & Creative Director - Michael van der Meide Rotterdam - Rotterdam

(2004-01)

• Founded independent fashion label focused on couture, costume design, workshops, and textile innovation
• Designed bespoke collections, costumes, and conceptual textile projects
• Led educational programs and fashion workshops for young talents

Costume Designer - DI-RECT / Marcel Veenendaal

(2019-01)

• Designed stage costumes for lead singer Marcel Veenendaal
• Created costumes for DI-RECT's 25th anniversary concerts at De Kuip, Rotterdam (2025)

Collaborative Couture Collection – Bittersweet Manic Nature

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Developed and presented couture collection across multiple Dutch cities
• Publication archived by Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Museum Rotterdam

Eurovision Song Contest Project

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Selected as one of six Dutch designers to create an upcycled flag dress for the Open Up project
• Design acquired by Museum Rotterdam

Textile Collaboration - Max Mara / Wandschappen

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

• Created wool felt plant production in collaboration with Wandschappen

Fashion Designer / Stylist / Sales - PRAGUE by Louis Dijksman - Rotterdam

(2001-01 - 2003-12)

Lifestyle & Interior / Fashion Sales / Styling - DOM by Kristian Koban - Amsterdam

(1998-01 - 2001-12)

Mens Tailoring & Design - Tailoring School The Hague (1990-01 - 1994-12)

Bachelor - Fashion Design - Amsterdam Fashion Institute (Charles Montaigne) (1994-01 - 1998-12)

BIK Program (Fashion workshops for children) - Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam (2008-01 - 2009-12)