Who is Solmode?
I'm a designer, creator, dreamer, artist, maker, curious and owner of Solmode. I believe in handmade with love and in slow design. I love recycling, sustainability, small scale and purity.
My story:
The seeds were sown many years ago. When I was a young girl , my grandmother stimulated me to crafts. After this I studied at a fashiontrade school to obtain more technical skills. Not to mention the countless hours you could find me in numerous ateliers, and workplaces of befriended artists and craftsmen. All that learned me the art of craftsmanship and gave me the guts to follow my passion.
Born in Nijmegen in 1978, I was driven to the south of The Netherlands by love. After the love ended, I stayed nonetheless. I lived, worked and organized for 15 years in two different cultural free-zones. Places where I learned about a more sustainable living.
In this time I thought about how I could justify what I was doing. I mainly made costumes out of pvc. Inspired by a new way of living and thinking I decided to quit my job in 2007 and start with Solmode. Since that day I work hard for my big dream of my sustainable fashion label.
Like the fabrics I work with, my way of working is also very organic. I usually start with the fabric and try to see which design would fit. Working with recycling and vintage fabrics, brings you to entirely new forms, approaches and elaboration. In this way one-offs and small series come to light. For example I reuse old ties and make them into quirky shoulder wraps and dresses. Designing fashion is an artistic search. I always try to capture emotion in my designs and try to create a sensual experience.
By balancing between being in business while remaining true to my ideals I'm currently designing a new series of clothing. Creations that can be customized by allowing the customer to choose from different sleeves, neck lines, length and color. All made from organic fabrics.
I also work on assignment. It's always extra-ordinary to make something special in my style for someone.
I have a great atelier at Het Werkgebouw in Maastricht. This is a collective of craftsmen. The sustainable character of having a common building and creating a platform for local craftsmanship attracts me. Together you can achieve more than being alone on an island.
Besides the workplaces we have a shop that is run by us in turns. Visitors can come there every weekend.
Wow, you made it all the way here? Thanks for reading my story. Whenever you're in the neighborhood of my atelier feel free to pass by. If you make an appointment beforehand, I'll be more than happy to reserve time for you.
Greetings,
Davina Versteeg.
Solmode Studio and visiting address at
Het Werkgebouw
Tapijnkazerne 24
6211ME Maastricht
Solmode is a registered company at the Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands, Maastricht number 14095182 since 2007
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Munk-orgil on Feb 4, 2026
5 out of 5 starsVery big, exactly like the pictures Tip: This is harder to style than it seems! Easier if someone else can do it for you, very difficult to style on your own
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Stash on Feb 1, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThis seller is absolutely lovely and went out of her way to make me a custom order with waterproof lining, and to send it quickly as I needed to catch a flight. Really beautiful quality linen and workmanship! Would love a double seam (one on each side of the head) instead of the single seam down the middle as I think this would have a more flattering shape on my head. But I love this hood and sometimes wrap it up around my head to make a waterproof head covering/ bonnet that looks waaay cooler than a bonnet. Excellent customer service and beautiful product.
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Raven on Jan 29, 2026
4 out of 5 starsThe hood is so soft and comfortable it literally feels like wearing a thick blanket on my head and can worn in different ways which is always a plus
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Christy on Jan 27, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and very well made. Love the eco friendly packaging and eye for detail. A great purchase
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RJ on Nov 23, 2025
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love this scarf! I struggle with sunlight and it's really nice to have when I can't carry an umbrella. Very comfortable, hood is heavy enough that it doesn't easily come off in the wind or when I'm moving. I think I'll like it even more once it's winter again here! Highly recommend
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Cancellations: accepted
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Returns
If by any chance you are not happy with your purchase and an item does not meet your expectations I would gladly accept a return, so please contact me within 3 days upon receiving and let me know the problem and we work out a solution.
Before returning, I would like to ask you to contact me for the returning address since I cannot refund you or exchange for you if the package is lost or sent to a wrong address. No returns will be given until the item is safely returned to me
Refunds will be for value of item only- shipping charges or any other fees can not be refunded.
There are no refunds for items purchased on sale, custom made or are customized in any way.
Exchanges
Yes, I accept EXCHANGES, just contact me within 3 days of delivery.
If you would like to exchange the item instead of getting a refund, you can indicate this when you want to send back the item and what you would like in exchange. After receiving back the original item I will calculate the difference in cost and communicate these to you. After agreement, I will send you the item(s) and I will pay for the shipping costs for sending the new item(s).
There are no refunds or exchanges for items purchased on sale, custom made or are customized in any way.
Commercial use
Solmode makes original designs, which are the intellectual property of Davina Versteeg, owner and designer of Solmode. It's not allowed to resell items of Solmode as your own design. It's not allowed to copy the patterns or designs of Solmode.
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It is allowed to use the items of Solmode in a e.g. photoshoot, as long as nowhere is suggested that the designs belong to someone other than Solmode, Davina Versteeg
Nothing can be used from my site without my permission and without mentioning my name.
Custom and personalized orders
It depends on the design. For small pieces like a hooded scarf it is usually around one week. For bigger pieces like cardigans and jackets it is usually between 2 and 4 weeks.
Germany - Verpackingsgesetz (LUCID Packaging Register)
Germany's Packaging Act "VerpackG" imposes requirements on online retailers selling to buyers in Germany. The Packaging Act promotes recycling and reuse of packaging materials (e.g. cardboard boxes, tape, and bubble wrap).
My brand Solmode is registered at the Packaging Register of the Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Foundation Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) with registration number DE3915072339702. My Dual System Licensing partner for the collection, sorting & recycling of the packaging is ACTIVATE by RECLAY.
As consumer please ensure that all received packaging is separate eused and/or disposed of in the right recycling containers, at home or locally.