STORY

My name is Sarah van Ours, an Amsterdam-based fashion designer with over ten years of experience bringing ideas to life through collection storytelling. From first sketch to final product, I combine creativity, technical expertise, and market knowledge to create designs that connect with both brands and their customers.
Design is about more than creating something beautiful. Through attention to detail and balancing quality with functionality, each design develops its own distinct character while contributing to a cohesive story. Whether developing tailored suits or heritage foundation pieces, I guide each stage with dedication and a clear purpose.
CREATIVE SKILLS
Transforming concepts into cohesive, market-ready collections.
Designing garments and accessories with purpose and precision.
Aligning creative vision with commercial and brand needs.
Sourcing materials with in-depth fabric and textile expertise.
Creating prints and patterns that align with collection themes.
Developing precise technical illustrations for seamless production.
Preparing comprehensive tech packs and production guidelines.
Overseeing fittings to achieve consistent and exceptional fit.
Proficient in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Working with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life.
EDUCATION
Artez academy of art and design
Bachelor fashion design
Arnhem, the Netherlands
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
Focus on fashion and print design
Designing prints for the FW12 and SS23 collections
London, the United Kingdom
2016 Gelderland valoriseert innovation fund
Working alongside two other designers, I received two grants
from the Gelderland Innovation Fund to research advanced
techniques in material design, focusing on 3D printing
on fabrics and mechanical tattooing on leather
Arnhem, the Netherlands
Bridging the gap
Strategy and finance fund
Arnhem, the Netherlands
Goois Lyceum
Atheneum, A-level equivalent
Bussum, the Netherlands
CONTACT
Sarah van Ours
Instagram: sarahvanours
Amsterdam, the Netherlands