Pien Barendregt

A young woman in a white tank top and underwear reclines on a blue couch, holding a long body pillow.

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For Pien Barendregt, founder of Pien Studios, the philosophy grew out of a love for tactile, unlikely materials — from netted fruit bags to thrifted textiles — shaping an Amsterdam-based knitwear studio built entirely around slow, handcrafted design and a commitment to working only with what could be reclaimed and reused.

A barefoot person in a white towel hat holds a long yellow and white striped pillow over their body, surrounded by white sacks.

Semaine What’s important to you right now?

P.B. Balancing life with work! I am proud and thankful that I could turn my passion into my work, but this can also be a downfall when work then takes over everything you do and you lose the love for your passion. I get a lot of inspiration out of the small things in life, and therefore I need to protect both worlds to enjoy both<3

Semaine If you were an object what would you be?

P.B. A chair, preferably one with a mixture of wood and textile.

A woman in a white camisole, briefs, and fishnet tights wears a black and white knotted cord belt, standing in a bathtub.

Semaine Describe your taste in one word?

P.B. Tactile

Semaine Where would you like to be right now?

P.B. Near the ocean, somewhere warm, somewhere simple with good food. I feel like the past months were very much focussed on work, and me and my team have done a lot. Now it's time to zoom out again, reflect, do nothing and get room in my head and heart for new inspiration.

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A light-striped sofa with an off-white bolster pillow with a ribbon, a cream patterned pillow, and a blue polka-dot pillow.

Young woman in a black bralette, underwear, and white hat reclines on a blue sofa, holding a checkered pillow.

A woman in a black top and white headband reclines on a blue sofa next to a black and white checkered bolster pillow.

A person from behind wears a black top and pleated skirt, accessorized with a dark gray pouch around the neck and two light gray pouches connected around the waist.

A woman in a black bra, white briefs, and white tights poses with a blue and a black leather tote bag against a wooden door.

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Outdoor cafe dining under string lights on a charming European street at dusk, with traditional buildings and parked bicycles.

"A brownbar in the north of Amsterdam - this place is a warm bath, locals working there from all ages, the street runs this restaurant, there are young teenagers drinking their first beers, there are old people, families, us!"

Café 't Sluisje

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nieuwendammerdijk 297, 1025 LM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Exterior view of Café de Pels with outdoor tables and chairs, showing a warmly lit interior with people.

"An oldtimer that never gets old. Beer, cheese and smoked ox sausage with mustard."

Cafe De Pels

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Huidenstraat 25, 1016 ER Amsterdam, Netherlands

A unique yellow brick building with a red tiled roof, a decorative corner, and a cylindrical tiled structure with an attached street lamp, under sunlight and tree shadows.

"I lived here for 2,5 years and this neighborhood is a bit of a hidden one in Amsterdam, but maybe one of the most beautiful ones. The architecture is mostly Amsterdamse Schoolstijl (Organic forms: Buildings often feature flowing lines, rounded corners, and an almost fairy-tale-like appearance. Distinctive brickwork: Extensive use of brick in a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Expressive elements: Unique window and door frames, S-shaped curves, ornamental ironwork, and sculptural details. Social housing: Widely applied in working-class neighborhoods, schools, and public buildings for ordinary citizens.). This neighborhood even has a museum in the street where I lived; Museum t Schip - and I highly recommend it!

Spaarndammerbuurt

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Spaarndammerbuurt, Amsterdam

Many bicycles parked in front of Gebr. Niemeijer Artisanal French Bakery.

"I'm afraid to say it, but I think they have better croissants than in Paris."

Gebroeders Niemijer

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nieuwendijk 35, 1012 MA Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dutch windmill and boats on a lake, with blurred wildflowers in the foreground.

"A big nature reserve, a little outside Amsterdam where my partner and I love to go with our dog. It's beautiful at every time of the year, and a great city escape!"

T twiske

Amsterdam, Netherlands

De Noorderlaaik 1, 1511 BX Oostzaan

A boat carrying people cruises a city canal, flanked by buildings, green trees, and a distant bridge.

"This is such a special element of living in a city that is surounded by water and still is using the water as a way to commute - every time I'm on the boats I discover new things from the waterside looking at the city and architecture. It allows us to cool down in the hot summer days. Swimming is often a must when we go out on the boat."

Amsterdam Boats

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amstel River

Restaurant interior with people dining under a distinctive orange linear light fixture, exposed beams, and a record collection.

"The restaurant next to our office, with amazing food and cocktails!"

Cornerstore

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Papaverweg 11, 1032 KD Amsterdam, Netherlands

A colorful vintage clothing and costume shop filled with racks of garments and accessories.

"For any party, the best place to score a party gem!"

Laura Dols

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Wolvenstraat 7, 1016 EM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Interior of a modern clothing boutique with wooden display tables, a long clothing rack, and a large window looking out onto a street.

"My favourite store in the world, the first store that carried Pien Studios and one of my dearest friends."

Carmen Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Keizersgracht 600, 1017 EP Amsterdam, Netherlands

Restaurant with an open kitchen where chefs prepare food, and dining tables are set.

"It is a classic and always good."

Rijsel

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Marcusstraat 52, 1091 TK Amsterdam, Netherlands

An indoor pool with a statue, surrounded by ornate, glowing stained glass panels and tiled surfaces.

"The most beautiful art deco spa in the world, and very affordable :)"

Sauna Deco

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Herengracht 115A, 1015 BE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Pien's Vocabulary of Materials

A table draped in dark fabric, holding a crumpled yellow textile, a grid of black beads, assorted fabric swatches, and a long piece of striped sheer fabric.

Pien's World of Materials

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the designer turning discarded materials into slow fashion

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