Fashion and music have always been interlinked industries, but for Dutch designer Borre Akkersdijk, merging the two took a more literal meaning, ensuring global recognition for his tech-driven garments.

I recently interviewed Amsterdam-based designer Borre Akkersdijk for Freunde von Freunden and SONOS. We discussed all things textile development, technological innovation, and musical intervention on a rainy Saturday afternoon in his studio's impressive loft space in the east of Amsterdam. Read the article on Freunde von Freunden.

Photo by Jordi Huisman.