In a world constantly craving innovation, Hillz emerges as a paradigm shift in the fashion landscape, inviting us to reimagine our relationship with what we wear. Tim van den Heuvel, an artisanal mastermind whose vision transcends conventional boundaries, is at the forefront of this movement.
Nestled in a quaint town in Noord-Brabant, Tim’s idyllic childhood was sculpted amidst the rugged terrain of his family’s infrastructure business. Instead of conventional toys, his playground was filled with rich materials that sparked his imagination—metal scraps and timber became the canvases for his early creations, from riveting sculptures to dreamy treehouses. This fusion of art and environment laid the foundation for the inventive spirit that Hillz embodies today.
Meet Hillz: Where Art Meets Avant-Garde Fashion
Initially destined to take the reins of the family legacy, Tim experienced a transformative revelation: the call to create was too strong to ignore. His artistic transition from fine art to fashion became a natural evolution. Armed with a passion for textiles, he sought formal education at a fashion academy, where he mastered the technical intricacies of garment construction, before venturing briefly into an art school. But the allure of Los Angeles proved irresistible, and when opportunity knocked, he leapt.
Thus began the gradual ascent of Hillz—a label that encapsulates Tim’s heritage and artistic vision. Each piece pulsates with the essence of his upbringing, a celebration of craftsmanship that merges familial roots with cutting-edge aesthetics. Hillz is a bold declaration of creativity, pushing boundaries and challenging norms within the fashion sphere.
The artistic journey is beautifully curated through the lens of Mike Pasarella, whose photography and art direction encapsulate the vibrancy and vitality imbued in each collection. Hillz is not merely a brand; it is an evolving narrative of self-expression, a manifesto of style where every stitch tells a story and each silhouette is imbued with meaning. As Hillz accelerates into the fashion forefront, it invites us all to wear our art unabashedly.
Art Directing & Photography by Mike Pasarella / www.pasarella.eu / Instagram: @pasarellaphoto
Art Directing & Design by Tim van den Heuvel / www.hillz.studio / Instagram: @hillz.studio
Production by Studio Pasarella / Instagram: @pasarella
Camera by Mathieu Rijnwalt / Instagram: @mathieurynwalt
Assistant Camera by Freek Henkes / Instagram @freekhenkes
Head Make-up & Hair by Shani Steg / Instagram: @shaniroses.muah
Make-up Assistant by Kyell de Haas / Instagram: @kdhmua
Hair Styling by Patricia Wouters / Instagram: @patriciawouters_
Styling by Amber Bierman / Instagram: @amber.bierman
Dressing by Carola van Benthum / Instagram @carola_van_benthum
Models
Zakiya / Instagram: @kiyahsania
Isabella / Instagram: @Xisabellam
Julie / Instagram: @juliehoogenberk / presented by @newgenerationsmodels
Juanita / Instagram: @tattoo.jua
Coriangelo / Instagram: @coriangelo_mr
Dominique / Instagram: @Kyomi__model
Alicia / Instagram: @alliciafischer
Fleur / Instagram: @fleurdomenie
Sofie / Instagram: @sofievhl
