Kris Van Assche by Paul Wetherell for Madame Figaro

Dior Designers Raf Simons and Kris Van Assche Aren't Exactly Buddies Yet Van Assche was Hedi Slimane's first assistant at Dior Homme and left to present his first menswear collection in 2005. He was named design director at Dior Homme in 2007. Photo: Kris Van Assche takes a bow at the Fall 2012 show for his eponymous menswear label.

Kris Van Assche Jodhpur TrainersBelgium fashion designer Kris Van Assche has dropped a new hi-top Jodhpur trainer for his fall 2011 collection. As with the rest of his footwear collections it follows the usual monochromatic colour scheme of black and white. This trainer has to be one of our favourite picks here at...

Arthur Gosse by Bruno Staub for Kris Van Assche x Lee FallReinventing the Lee Standard–The fall season sees a new collaboration for designer Kris Van Assche and his namesake label. Partnering with iconic denim label Lee, Kris Van Assche revisits timeless classics, reinterpreting archive pieces for a limited edition collection. Enlisted to showcase...

Eastpak x Kris Van Assche Messenger Bag Other details include: Eastpak and Kris Van Assche branding, two front pockets, a press stud pocket to the back, zip pocket to store valuable items and decorative key chain to the shoulder strap. The contrasting shoulder strap is also removable, and once removed changes the whole aesthetic...

ViewonFashion Magazine: LEE Kris Van Assche The new garments have only been created in dark brown and cobalt blue, with leather and metal details, and they are to go on sale in Kris Van Assche's online store and in Lee stores in July. The fall 2012 Kris Van Assche x Lee was presented in the last edition of Paris Fashion Week, and the...

Kris Van Assche x EASTPAK Messenger Bag Complete with a padded laptop compartment and decorative keychain, the Kris Van Assche x EASTPAK messenger bag is available now for $270 USD over at SSENSE.

Dazed Digital: Dior Homme – The Time I Had Some Time Alone Interview with Kris Van AsscheFor Dior Homme's 2011 Spring/Summer collection, designer Kris Van Assche represented the concept of the collection with a video produced in collaboration with photographer Willy Vanderperre and model Victor Nylander. The original inspiration was taken from the Korean movie ‘Spring, Summer,...

Paris Men's Shows Spring 2012 KRIS VAN ASSCHE A certain monotony was obviously intentional: the parade of small jackets, oversized polos and cropped pants with dropped crotches made it clear that Kris was playing with that point in a young man's life when he "puts away childish things" (perhaps not always succussfully). Susan...

Eastpak x Kris Van Assche PocketsFollowing on from the success of their previous collaboration, American luggage specialist Eastpak have once again teamed up with Belgian designer and creative director of Dior Homme, Kris Van Assche, to produce a collection of unique bags ready for the spring/summer 2012 season. Although...

Kris Van Assche Autumn/Winter 2011 LooksHome > Fashion > Kris Van Assche Autumn/Winter 2011 Looks Kris Van Assche presented their Autumn 2011 collection on the runway. Their take on the direction: "Moving towards a new silhouette where the suit, symbol of maturity, makes the codes of cool its own. A fusion between raw elegance and...

Kris Van Assche for EASTPAK Autumn/Winter 2011EASTPAK comes out of the gates today with a strong bag collection worked over by Kris Van Assche. "For his 13th collection Fall-Winter 2011/2012, KRISVANASSCHE has worked in association with EASTPAK, the brand for bags and rucksacks... An original collaboration where Kris Van Assche captures...

menswear collections: kris van assche, fall i loved the use of neutrals towards the end of the collection & am beyond impressed by van assche's reworking of a minmal aesthetic. simple, striking & powerfully creative concepts- the kris van assche label is one that i look for each season. strong direction, sleek design, chic...

Kris Van Assche "Skin" Lace Up Boots HypebeastKris Van Assche has just unveiled this new addition to his footwear collection for Spring/Summer 2011. Sitting atop a chunky, black rubber sole, the hi top boot features a soft, skin-like upper with realistic wrinkle effects in a light beige colorway. With tonal white laces and a single seam...

Kris Van Assche Linen JacketWe wonder if Rick Ross has discovered Kris Van Assche yet? The world feels like an emptier place without the bawse lying about being able into some designer duds. We think this jacket would be right up his alley. (Ssense) Related posts: " Kris Van Assche Blazer " Kris Van Assche Autumn 2009...

#1896 Kris van Assche took on the teddy boys and wonKris van Assche is nothing if he's not consistent. The Belgian designer's collections explore a similar proportion and colour palette each season, and his shows are executed precisely without excess fanfare or runway gimmick. For spring/summer 2012, van Assche looked to the teddy boys for...

PARIS MEN'S SHOWS FALL 2012 KRIS VAN ASSCHE Kris Van Assche takes a bow at the end of the show Of course, it doesn't hurt that Kris Van Assche wears his own clothes so well–he's the perfect example of a youthful, successful businessman with plenty of self-confidence (not to mention charm to spare). Top marks! ––Mark Grischke

Kris Van Assche FallThe Workforce–Showing one of his strongest collections to date, Belgian designer Kris Van Assche turned to world affairs to take hold of his latest inspiration. Casting the banker and the working class as his characters of the season, Van Assche took his steadfast penchant for suiting to a new...

Kris Van Assche Men's Spring/Summer 2012 Related posts: " Kris Van Assche Spring/Summer 2010 Runway " Kris Van Assche Spring/Summer 2010 Footwear " Kris Van Assche Linen Jacket " Kris Van Assche Spring/Summer 2010 Accessories " Kris Van Assche Autumn 2009 Sneakers

KRIS VAN ASSCHE x Lee Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection Expect to see the release of this collection at selected Kris Van Assche and Lee stores from July 2012.

Kris Van Assche Interviewed by Rick Owens" Related posts: " Kris Van Assche Linen Jacket " Kris Van Assche Autumn 2009 Sneakers " Rick Owens Drawstring Pants " Kris Van Assche Backpack " Rick Owens Asymmetric Leather Jacket

Kris Van Assche Its latest celebrant is Kris Van Assche , a designer not heretofore renowned for biz casual. And not here, either, it turns out. But boys become men, and men need suits. "I was thinking of these guys who are 20, 25; they've all been wearing sweatshirts," he said after the show. "They need to...

Kris Van Assche Sunglasses for Spring/Summer 2012 Related posts: " Kris Van Assche Spring/Summer 2012 Footwear Collection " Kris Van Assche x Eastpak Spring/Summer 2012 Bags " Kris Van Assche Spring/Summer 2011 Footwear " Kris Van Assche Spring/Summer 2011 Accessories " Kris Van Assche for EASTPAK Autumn/Winter 2011

Edouard Plongeon by Alessandro Dal Buoni for Kris Van Assche x Linda Farrow Spring 2012 EyewearA Shaded Affliction–Alessandro Dal Buoni photographs Bananas model Edouard Plongeon for the spring/summer 2012 eyewear lookbook of Kris Van Assche. Collaborating with eyewear maven Linda Farrow, Van Assche debuts his first line of sunglasses with six styles. Embracing an industrial nature, the...

Kris Van Assche Hint Fashion MagazineKris Van Assche is nothing if not consistent. The Belgian designer's collections explore a restrained proportion and color palette each season, and his shows are executed precisely without excess fanfare or runway gimmickry. For spring 2012, Van Assche, who also designs Dior Homme, looked to...

Hope & Love will Save us by Kris Van AsschePARIS, July 4, 2011/ — Kris Van Assche in collaboration with Misericordia, has designed an exclusive t-shirt for Japan. All profits will be used to support the relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross, for their ongoing help to those affected by the tragic events of March 2011. The design...

Kris Van Assche Interview This is a great one, as they've got Rick Owens to interview Kris Van Assche. As you'd expect it's pretty fashtastic, with tales of the last time they met, KVA's introduction into fashion and tattoos. Read it here. Related posts: " Kris Van Assche Interviewed by Rick Owens " Q&A with Kris...

Kris Van Assche Interview x Rick Owens That was a crazy position you put yourself in, Kris. VAN ASSCHE: I didn't put myself in that position. It was just part of the shitty job that somebody had to do. I really hang on to this idea that Dior Homme, as a collection, had reached its high point, and this skinny, rock 'n' roll look...

Kris van Assche teams up with Willy Vanderperre on film projectFor the first time, Flemish born designer Kris Van Assche, Dior's Creative Director teamed up with Belgian photographer Willy Vanderperre on film project 'The Time I Had Some Time Alone'. Korean film Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring formed the inspiration of the 'Lessness'...

Eastpak by Kris Van Assche Bags for Spring/Summer 2012 the latest collection of backpacks and day bags from the Kris van Assche collection for Eastpak. Spring 2012 looks to offer another great collection of options for the gents and women. "he new Eastpak by KRISVANASSCHE Collection consists of backpacks, messenger bags, helmet tote bags and...

Kris Van Assche 2012 SpringFor his own eponymous line's Spring/Summer 2012 collection, designer Kris Van Assche took a slightly more buttoned-up approach. The inclusion of only a handful of outwear pieces allowed the suiting to take center stage and a number of different variations on the look were sent down the runway....