Story of Couture Hippique

Couture Hippique started in 1998 by Jose Kouwenhoven on the Bergselaan in Rotterdam.

Fashion with a passion for horses. Haute Couture, fashion, accessories and later also sports wear.

In 2009, the clothing regulations for the equestrian competition changed. Jose was the first to launch a collection especially for the competitions. Couture Hippique gave a fashion show on horseback for the first time at Outdoor Gelderland, how colored jackets, hats and boots looked in the competition ring.

Couture Hippique broke through internationally and the brand was sold to stores in Japan, Scandinavia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium and Germany.

They also organized a model competition: “Who will be the face of Couture Hippique?”. The jury included: Tamara Elbaz, known from Modemeisjes and later The Real Housewives of Amsterdam and Tamara and Maria Therapy Trip.

Fabienne de Vries, known from TMF

Thijs Willekes, well-known make-up artist at the RTL 4 programme Looking Good.

Photographer Otto van den Toorn, known from the programme “model in 1 day”.

Couture Hippique was also seen on SBS 6 in the broadcast “word ik rijk” with Henk Jan Smits.

Biography Jose Kouwenhoven:
In 1996 Kouwenhoven made her debut as a dressage rider. She won a silver medal with the Dutch team at the European Championships. In 1997 Kouwenhoven won gold at the Dutch Championships and represented the Netherlands at the European Championships. Here she won 2 silver medals, individually and with the Dutch team.

She was nominated as sports talent of Rotterdam, then as sportswoman of Rotterdam. A few years later she was allowed to go to the World Championships for young horses for the Netherlands.

Couture

You wear success.
The creations of the Couture collection 2025 “La Première” emphasize elegance in combination with sporty elements.

The fashionable, functional and sustainable fabrics are combined for the most beautiful creations. There is a choice of hundreds of different colors and quality fabrics.

The crystals are also available in dozens of colors and effects.

The elegant collection “La Première” can be made entirely to measure, so that the clothing shows off your body at its best. The colors, choice of fabric and details of crystal can also be designed and made entirely for you.

Discover the collection below and contact us for inspiration.

 
Blazer from €299,-
Tops from €65,-
Pants from €65,-
Plastrons from €35,-
Made to measure + €100,-
Crystals + €100,-

Sportswear

You wear success.
The creations of the Couture collection 2025 “La Première” emphasize elegance in combination with sporty elements.
The fashionable, functional and sustainable fabrics are combined for the most beautiful creations. The Sportswear from Couture Hippique can be made entirely to measure. This makes the clothing fit like a second skin and gives you plenty of freedom of movement and sports.

There is a choice of hundreds of different colours and quality fabrics.

The crystals are also available in dozens of colours and effects.

Discover the collection below and contact us for inspiration.

 
Riding jacket from €299,-
Tops from €65,-
Pants from €65,-
Plastrons from €35,-
Custom-made + €100,-
Crystals + €100,-

Sustainability

 
Couture Hippique works hard to extend the lifespan of its clothing. The love for nature is always central. When choosing fabrics, advertising material and packaging, careful selection is made. Choices are made with an eye for environmentally friendly fabrics and production processes.

The clothing is repaired or possibly adjusted to a different size during its entire life cycle, if necessary.
 

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