Yousra Razine Mahrah winner of Lichting 2023
Report by Branko Popovic, Artistic Director FASHIONCLASH
On Friday September 1st, the 17th edition of Lichting took place during Amsterdam Fashion Week at Felix Meritis. The 10 selected graduates from the seven Dutch fashion academies showed their collections. Together, the international jury chose unanimously to select Yousra Razine Mahrah, graduate from Artez Fashion Design, as the official winner of Lichting 2023.
Yousra Razine Mahrah – collection K*TMAROKKAAN
Yousra emerged from a restrictive Moroccan upbringing, crafting a false family persona to navigate diverse daily settings, stirring both confusion and strength. Her identity weaves through four conflicting “worlds” as a Moroccan woman: sensual lingerie against parental modesty, Berber goat skin traditions, and Dutch-imposed stereotypes. With an artful fusion, Yousra embraces these contrasts, melding not only concepts but also harsh textures with delicate fabrics, creating a dynamic tension.
The participants of Lichting 2023
Annalie van Doorn, Yousra Razine Mahrah, Bastiaan Reijnen, Tim van der Plas, Ulkuhan Akgul, Floyd Rorije, Joseph William Raidt, Berke Taslidere, André Konings, and Eva Marie-Louise Vos.
This year, the panel of international jury members included Marlo Saalmink (Curator at large & Artistic Director), Tom van der Burght (Visual Artist and Fashion Designer), Ahmad Larnes (Creative Producer Tommy Hilfiger), and Gry Nissen (Creative Design Director and Brand Developer).
Read more about Lichting 2023 at lichting.nl