Eveline de Boer

may 17th 2008

Age: 62
Nationality: Dutch
Occupation: Artist
In Amsterdam: 42 years

Why did you move to Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam I felt at home.

What do you like to do in Amsterdam?
To look for vintage clothing.

What do you think of Amsterdam street culture,
how the people dress, express themselves?
I think there isn’t much of a street culture in Amsterdam; people
are very secluded. Everything has to be organized from higher
up in order for people to show their faces in the street. Well, you
do have the carrier-cycle culture for young parents. People in
Amsterdam tend to dress very neutral but there is definitely room
to express yourself in clothing.

Did your style of clothing changed since you live here, and
because of what? These can be emotional, cultural reasons
or practical reasons such as weather or availability.
My style of clothing didn’t change a lot here; I have always
been very extroverted in my clothing.

Are you influenced by what you consider Dutch culture
or by any other culture represented in Amsterdam?
I don’t think I am influenced by the Dutch culture; I tend to live
my own culture more.

Are you aware of the fact that 177 cultures are
represented in Amsterdam?
I think it is amazing, so many cultures in one city!