We already know about Dries Van Noten’s love for ancient times and different cultures; we know of his nameless sophistication and rare wit. By imagining what icons of yesteryear would wear today, Dries Van Noten composed a winter wardrobe made of brocades, carpet motifs, velvet, sequins, and gold details. An audacious mixture of Eastern influences from the archives and a modernized Baroque look. There’s no shortage of qualifiers to characterize this collection: elegant of course, but also ethnic, poetic, and very emotional. It’s indeed a seemingly unsustainable mixture of beauty and melancholy – behind Dries Van Noten’s clothing is reflected the mystery of life.
His work is characterized by the original and innovative use of prints and color – inspired by suits, fabric printers, but also artisanal practices discovered the world over. This coat from elsewhere illustrates his wanderings. The piece envelops the Dries Van Noten woman with a mystic and sensual aura; the Baroque kimono is sure to be a must-have for next season.
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