It is with the deepest of sadness that I have to announce that Another has returned from “we” to “I.” Early this morning, my dear friend, mentor and creative soulmate Joachim passed away.
Joachim started Another in 2007 as his personal creative outlet, in the midst of the blogosphere. I joined him as an intern in 2012 and basically always stayed by his side in different capacities. Learning about “creative” work. And learning that you are never too old to learn, because, as he used to say, he “didn’t know anything himself, either.”
He imprinted in me the belief that creativity is about making choices based on finding your own take on beauty, wherever you are. And that being distinctive comes from personal taste, rather than giving in to what is expected or what others might think.
Through this shared fundamental belief, I felt in my gut that I had found my natural place next to him: as a second pair of brains and eyes, the conceptual thinker and the words to his elegant graphics and photographic captions. Over the years, this resulted in client work, in-house work and numerous side projects that we co-created. And eventually in our shared brand consultancy, which we started at the end of 2024.
I can’t imagine a (creative) life without him. But here it is anyway. All I can try to do now is keep up the pace Joachim taught me (or lovingly forced my doubtful self into). To keep chasing beauty and interesting ideas wherever I am. To keep carrying the Another flag.
As he will surely be planting a new Another project wherever he is now: beginning a new side project, rushing toward new loving encounters and making the world around him a little more beautiful.
I will miss him for the rest of my life.
Christoph
Like every year, here are two playlists of our favorite music of 2025. Not what Spotify told us we listened to most, but what actually mattered to us, over the course of a year. What demanded our attention instead of sliding into the background. And when we put Joachim’s list next to Christoph’s, we realised they’re both doing exactly what @dijondijon_ described as: “being a sore thumb within the thing.”
As always two sides, but a big 114 tracks divided between us. Christoph’s A Side and Joachim’s B Side. Different vibe, same frequency. (Mostly) different artists, all with similar refusal to disappear into the background.
Check out the playlists on Spotify or Apple Music via the links on our blog, see link in bio 👆
Another x de dam foundation x Lennard Kok
present “De Polder”
A collaboration about noticing the subtle poetry of a Dutch landscape that demands patience. In the project, the polder became both subject and stage: outspoken yet quiet, strict yet beautiful. A quintessentially Dutch invention revealed in all its restraint and all its force.
After last Monday’s final day of @dedamfoundation ’s pop-up in Amsterdam, “De Polder” will be presented once more in Paris during PFW, in the de dam foundation showroom, at the end of January 2026.
The coat and cap are also available to order now at dedamfoundation.com.
Photography by @joachimbaan
After a week of “De Polder”, we are back to our regular programming and our annual tradition to share some of the things we would love you to buy (if you actually need it!). See our complete 2025 gift guide on @aredotna or on our blog, link in bio 👆
A closer look at the trench coat and cap. Two collaborative pieces by @another.something , @dedamfoundation and @bylennardkok , inspired by the wide, open fields of the Dutch polder.
The coat is crafted from Japanese cotton gabardine with a water-resistant finish on the outside and lined with Japanese cupro on the inside. Each piece features buffalo horn buttons sourced from Germany, hand-painted labels by @bylennardkok , and fully hand-stitched details throughout. Produced exclusively in small quantities and manufactured in South Korea.
After debuting last weekend at @juki.amsterdam , the pieces are showcased at the @dedamfoundation pop-up on Prinsengracht 234 starting today, and later in Paris during PFW this January. Also available at dedamfoundation.com.
Photos by @joachimbaan
An enormous thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated the launch of “De Polder” with us in Amsterdam’s De Pijp at @juki.amsterdam . 🫶
Special thanks to Kim and Jules of @juki.amsterdam , @ruben.oosterman and Elisabeth, @gramofwhite , @peroni_nl and @earth_water . 🫶
For those who have missed it: both the coat and the cap are available for order online now through @dedamfoundation ’s webstore. 🙌
And come see the garments (+ the complete collection) and us (again), at the @dedamfoundation pop-up store starting tomorrow at Prinsengracht 234 in Amsterdam ánd in Paris during PFW this January! 🙏
