Posted: April 24, 2024
In the vibrant world of the fashion industry, a new name is emerging; Rosalie Boonstra.
The 26-year-old emerging fashion designer brings a strong passion for color and texture in her beautiful and unique dresses and her designs are now worn by celebrities and have been seen on many catwalks and fashion events. In addition, she also has her own company where she rents out her dresses.
Swaptop is proud to play a subtle but crucial role in all this success!
Rosalie's love for fashion was sparked early in life. Born and raised in the picturesque Frisian town of Franeker, she was inspired from a young age by her mother, who lovingly made clothes for Rosalie and her sister. This early exposure to creativity and craftsmanship set Rosalie on the path of fashion design and led her to pursue her dream in the world of haute couture.
After graduating from high school, Rosalie decided to further develop her passion for fashion by pursuing a degree in Fashion Design. It was during this degree that Rosalie refined her skills and began to develop her own unique style. Her bold and colorful designs quickly began to attract the attention of critics and fashion mavens, establishing her as a rising talent in the fashion industry.
Rosalie is now slowly conquering the fashion industry. With articles in Linda and Vogue's wedding issue she became more and more famous. Celebrities are now wearing her designs, such as Linda Hakeboom who wore one of her designs during the Televisiering Gala or Maxime Meiland who chose her design as an evening dress for her wedding day with which she won the TV program "Heb ik wat van je aan" on Net 5.
Her designs were enchantingly displayed at an exhibition in the Markiezenhof in collaboration with artist and filmmaker Funda Erzade and worn by models during the Vogue x Netflix garden party, an exclusive event where fashion icons come together.
One of her dresses was even shown on the catwalk in the fashion capital of Paris, under the Eiffel Tower during L'oreal's Fashion Week show!
Vogue recently named her “Vogue Talent to Watch” and Swaptop definitely sees her as a “Swaptop Talent to Watch”. What a Swaptopper!
What makes Rosalie’s designs so unique is her ability to capture the natural beauty and diversity of the world around her in her creations. Inspired by everything from the vibrant colors of the underwater world to the rich textures of nature, Rosalie brings a sense of wonder and imagination to life in each of her designs. Her use of materials such as tulle, embroidery, and sheer fabrics adds an element of playfulness and lightness to her collections, making her designs stand out from the crowd. By playing with many layers in her designs, her pieces gain a dynamic aspect, making them stand out even more.
But Rosalie’s impact goes beyond aesthetics; she is also a pioneer in sustainability in fashion. Her commitment to ethical production processes and the use of sustainable materials reflects her deep commitment to creating fashion with a conscience. By working to reduce her carbon footprint and promote a circular economy, she inspires others to do their part to create a more sustainable future.
A crucial part of Rosalie’s success story is the role Swaptop plays as her trusted partner in technology support. When her old laptop was no longer up to par, and most of her budget was going to go towards materials and fabrics for her designs, Swaptop came to the rescue by giving her access to a more powerful and efficient Macbook Pro, which significantly increased her productivity and allowed her to continue to invest her money in other aspects of her rapidly growing business!
With her rapidly growing company renting out her designs, it became increasingly important to keep up with emails, client calls, international video calls and website maintenance. She now efficiently performs all these administrative tasks with her Macbook Pro from Swaptop.
But also in other aspects, like her designs or just daily life she uses the laptop a lot. For example, she also sits behind her Macbook a lot, to work out new concepts for clients, to search for sources of inspiration, to put together mood boards for designs, to store photos and files or even to plan her trip to Paris for Fashion Week.
All of these activities are carried out much faster thanks to her subscription to Swaptop! And we are secretly quite proud to be able to support such a great talent with our service.
She is also very happy with the reliability of the laptop. Swaptop offers a 48-hour Swap service if something is wrong with her Macbook. A laptop that always works is of course something that gives her enormous peace of mind with her busy life, because she knows that she will never be without a laptop for long and can continue her business with confidence.
In addition, by choosing Swaptop, Rosalie has not only improved her own productivity and efficiency, but she has also contributed to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to technology. Swaptop's focus on reducing the ecological footprint of laptops aligns perfectly with Rosalie's drive for sustainability in the fashion industry.
As Rosalie continues to grow and evolve in her career as a fashion designer, Swaptop will continue to serve as her trusted partner and supportive force behind the scenes. Together, they will continue to strive for innovation, sustainability and excellence in everything they do, and will continue to make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and design.
With her unique vision, boundless creativity and dedication to sustainability, Rosalie Boonstra is at the forefront of the fashion industry, and with Swaptop by her side, there is no limit to what she can achieve. Her career promises a future full of innovation, inspiration and limitless possibilities for the world of fashion and design.
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Imagine having the freedom to travel the world, exploring the beautiful landscapes of South America, trekking through the deserts of Namibia, and enjoying the cultural richness of Colombia – all while working remotely, with just a laptop in your backpack. That’s exactly the adventure of Lynn, a world traveler who’s chasing her dreams with the help of Swaptop.
“Traveling has always been a passion of mine,” Lynn says as she shares her exciting travel story. It all started in 2011, when she lived in Curacao for eight months. After that, she quickly went on her first backpacking trip in 2012 and the itch started to grow. “When I finally traveled through Asia completely alone in 2016, I knew I wanted to do this more, but without an end date.”
After this, it took a while before her wild adventures could really begin. She still had to save some money and the Corona pandemic also caused some delay. 5 years later, in 2021, Lynn quit her job at Unilever and started as a freelancer. “Because of this, and thanks to my laptop from Swaptop, I was able to start my world trip by working remotely.” And in October 2022, the time had come and she could start making her dreams come true.
Since then, she has explored much of the world, from Asia to South America and now Southern Africa, having visited 60 different countries. “From celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro to the volcanoes in El Salvador and almost everything in between. We have climbed mountains in Patagonia, visited the Amazon in Bolivia, hiked the Inca Trail in Peru and enjoyed the white beaches of San Blas. We have had so many beautiful adventures and made so many memories together.”
And yes, you read that right, “together”. Lynn is now traveling with her boyfriend who fortunately enthusiastically dreams with her about traveling the whole world and left with her in 2022.
“The biggest adventure started in August,” Lynn continues. “We bought our own 4×4 with a roof tent to go overlanding through Southern Africa. We have now covered 15.000 kilometers and if I have to choose three words to summarize this, they are wild, pure and adventurous.”
Throughout her epic travels, Lynn has kept her laptop handy, thanks to Swaptop. “I work remotely for about 10 hours a week,” she explains. “It allows me to generate enough income to travel for months at a time without worrying about my budget.” It not only allows her to work, but also to edit all of her beautiful travel photos and capture memories. “My laptop is absolutely essential to my daily travel life,” Lynn emphasizes.
But why did she choose Swaptop? Lynn explains that the thought of carrying an expensive laptop around on her adventures worried her. “The idea that something could go wrong, like theft or damage, makes it hard to justify such a large sum. Especially when I can also put that savings towards my trip.”
Swaptop therefore offered the perfect solution, allowing her to enjoy her travels without any risk and without high initial costs. “I love my Macbook, it’s really an amazing device!” She even remembers a time when her laptop battery needed to be replaced in Colombia, and Swaptop paid for it, allowing her to travel longer without breaking her budget. “For the same amount of money, I could have done the highest bungee jump in the world in South Africa, snorkeled with seals and gone on a horseback safari!”
It has impacted her travel experience tremendously! “It has allowed me to have more savings for my travels and to be able to do my job without worries.”
Lynn has already visited over 22 countries with her Swaptop laptop and is happy to share her favorite places to work remotely.
Fantastic facilities comparable to Europe but a lot cheaper. And only an hour time difference with the Netherlands. Ideal!
A lovely city full of Spanish atmosphere, colourful houses and nice coffee bars. And all that in a tropical area with very good internet!
The Netherlands but in the Caribbean. Reliable internet, but a very relaxed vibe!
For fellow travelers who are considering renting a laptop, Lynn has a clear message: “I would recommend everyone to rent a laptop, not only for life as a traveler, but also for everyday life. By choosing to rent a laptop, you not only save on the purchase price, but also on the risk of damage or theft. Swaptop offers an excellent service, even remotely, and ensures that you always have access to a well-functioning laptop. Swaptop remains the solution for me.”
What are Lynn's future plans? "We are now preparing for our last month adventure in southern Africa, after a final repair to the car (we hope) we will leave tomorrow for the Namibian desert. After this we hope to sell the car and relax in Asia for the last 2 months of this world trip." After all the traveling, Lynn and her boyfriend will 'summer over' in the Netherlands and work a bit to build up some savings for the next trips in the winter. She will also use and need her laptop intensively for this.
“At the moment we still have to earn some extra money in the summers and we go somewhere else every winter.” She would love to be financially free and not have to do this anymore. “Unfortunately, I am still many years away from that. But thanks to the help of Swaptop, among other things, I will definitely get there!”
Lynn’s story perfectly illustrates the freedom and flexibility that Swaptop makes possible. With a laptop in her bag and the world at her feet, she continues to pursue her dreams and make amazing journeys, unhindered by borders or limitations.
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