
Jef Montes

Photo: Ronald Smits & Tommy de Lange
Introduction.
Jef Montes graduated cum laude from ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem in 2012. After being nominated for the Lichting New Talent Award, Montes founded his own label with the aim of developing luxury fabrics from sustainable and recycled materials.
In 2018, he established Studio Adaptive Skins. This textile architecture studio focuses on the application of adaptive clothing, mainly wearable designs, high fashion and material installations. In addition, the studio offers a broad range of adaptive textiles and services to other companies. Sustainability and upcycling are important starting points.
To be seen in
Secrets of making – artists and designers in the TextielLab
25 June 2021 to 7 May 2022