Dries Van Noten Autumn Winter 2011

Dries Van Noten or the Art of the Double-Breasted Jacket FW 2011 presented one month ago in Paris. Click on the pic above to discover his talented work on this amazing and timeless jacket, which has become his!! As you may know, double-breasted suit jackets were popular from the mid 1930s until the late 1950s, and again from the mid 1980s to...

Fashion Week Handbags: Dries Van Noten Fall 2011If Spring 2011 is all about layers and combinations of bright colors, then Fall 2011 is shaping up to be all about layers and combinations of strong textures. Python, velvet, fur, tweed, wool, sequins, leather – the more materials you can pile on to an outfit, the better, and Dries Van Noten...

Walter Van Beirendonck Fall/Winter 2011The Walter Van Bereindonck show was one of the most colorful and crazy shows of this Paris Fashion Week. Van Bereindonck, one of the less famous of the Antwerp Six (alongside Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, etc), introduced us into his inspirations for next winter: the...

Dries van Noten A/W 2011Dries van Noten is on everyone's lips – and, here in Paris, on everyone's bodies – and his show Thursday proved why. We were completely and totally blown away. It was perfection. It would be sad to say that Dries' amazing and super intimate venue, the Paris Musée Bourdelle, allowed for...

Lavenham Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection & Look BookLavenham have just released their look book and preview of their autumn/winter 2011 collection. The brand has gain massive popularity over the past couple of years here in the UK due to all the recent outdoorsy trends we have been seeing such as town and country, heritage and woodsman. Their...

INSPIRED BY: Dries Van Noten Spring 2011 Dries' blazer is a dramatic piece but you can make a similar statement with a vibrant wrap. Pick up Dries van Noten's original pieces at My Theresa and Yoox or shop our lower-priced picks inspired by the designer's spring collection: Dries Van Noten Shopping Guide: 1. Sunglasses Hut, D&G...

Dries Van Noten F/W Ready-to-Wear 2011The latest collection from Dries Van Noten sees the designer taking the glam rock individuality of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, and the classical restraint of the Ballet Russes. A noteworthy trend with any of Dries' collections, asymmetry- take this season the subtle difference between the...

Pawel Bednarek fronts Song for the Mute Autumn/Winter 2011 Just three seasons old, Sydney menswear label Song for the Mute has recruited Polish model Pawel Bednarek for its Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign and lookbook shot by Bowen Arico in and around Wollongong. Although not as feminine as Australia's Andrej Pejic, Bednarek nevertheless definitely has...

Dries Van Noten – Paris Fashion Week AW2011For the Autumn/Winter 2011-12 collection, Dries Van Noten works on a combination of random patterns and fabrics. It looks like a melting pot of vintage elements. The colours are mainly black&white with brown, green, grey, gold and pumpkin insertions. Vivid prints with japanese and floral...

Dries Van Noten Fall 2011PARIS, Mar 5, 2011/ FW/ — Set in one of the governmental buildings of Paris' Hôtel de Ville, this hall was once used for royal galas and affairs fit for royalty. Today, used as the location for the Dries Van Noten Fall Winter show, the impressiveness of the salon was matched by their...

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...

Dries van Noten: Pastel Footwear for Spring 2011 | The Fashion SpotHome " Fashion News Dries van Noten: Pastel Footwear for Spring 2011 | The Fashion Spot Submitted by admin on January 10, 2011 – 2:17 am No Comment Dries van Noten: Pastel Footwear for Spring 2011 by Dylana SuarezNov 9th, 2010 Tweet Winter is here, and while all we can think about is staying...

Behind-the-scenes at the Wish Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign shoot with Iekeliene StangeYesterday frockwriter mentioned that Australian fashion label Wish had nabbed Dutch supermod Iekeliene Stange for its Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign, to be shot by Australian photographer Sonny Vandevelde . Here is a sneak peek at the campaign shoot which is underway in New York right now,...

Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 Pt 2: Dries Van NotenI have been waiting with baited breath to see what Dries Van Noten had in store for Fall/Winter 2011, and he certainly did not disappoint. I agree wholeheartedly with Sarah Mower (vogue.com): "Watching a Dries Van Noten show sometimes has a slow-burn effect: It starts off seeming like nothing...

Dries Van Noten Menswear Autumn Winter 2011My long time readers will know that I have an incredible amount of respect for Dries Van Noten , and I usually love his collections. This menswear show is no exception, filled with gorgeous menswear which seems to have drawn inspiration from 40′s gangsters, and a few sailors. I love... fur...

Dries Van Noten Fall 2012Dries' Eastern Fall – For fall 2012, Dries Van Noten embraced an Asian inspired outing with lush coats, tailored suiting and patterned jackets influenced by designs in London's Victoria and Albert Museum. The Van Noten woman takes her trip to the East with streamlined silhouettes and dragon or...

Dries Van Noten Floral Shoulder BagDiane Von Furstenberg Floral Shoulder Bag Diane Von Furstenberg Floral Shoulder Bag Blue and multicoloured floral canvas shoulder bag from Dries Van Noten featuring two beige leather top handles with silver tone buckle fastenings and beige piped detailing. For more women bags, please...

Dries Van Noten Cohen Shirt Botanical PrintI'm definitely in need of this tailored cotton shirt with an all over botanical print from Dries Van Noten for the Autumn. It has a a slim fit and horn button closure, straight collar and rounded hem with traditional cuffs. The print is just majestic and is a masterpiece of the Dries Van Noten...

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2012 Leather ToteA Spring Summer 2012 leather tote from Dries Van Noten. Horizontal beige and brown stripes, adjustable straps, cotton lined with an interior pocket. This sizable carrier has a ice cream sandwich feel which seems appropriate given the season. The navy canvas trim around the zipper is a nice...

First Look: Raquel Zimmermann for Juicy Couture Autumn Winter 2011Juicy Coutureis upping the ante this year with some gorgeous autumn winter 2011 campaign images starring Raquel Zimmermann and shot by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The campaign, themed "Couture is Here," shows a more tailored side to the brand. This isn't just a company that sells...

Dries Van Noten Boutique Opens in KuwaitI'm thrilled to share with you that Dries Van Noten has officially opened in K-town. The new shop, located at the Al Thuraya Complex, has a big range of garments and accessories from Van Noten's collection for Winter 2011. The boutique, opened by Al Ostoura Group, evoked the spirit of a...

Dries Van Noten Fall Winter 2013 typical Dries layering: simple tailoring with a surprise of fringe. a great play on pattern and how the models look so effortlessly dressed. the Dries van Noten version of a school scarf. I know you can find these in markets in London for $20, but his has nice colours... the cool way...

Dries Van Noten Fall Winter 2012 the home stretch! Bring on Miu Miu! There's no need to explain why Dries Van Noten's elegant, contemporary separates, innovative use of colour, and story-telling prints work so well, because it is blatantly obvious: his shows are full of clothes that women want to wear. I'm especially in...

PARIS FASHION WEEK - DRIES VAN NOTEN FALL/WINTER 2012-13 Dries Van Noten took influence by designs in London's Victoria and Albert Museum to create his lush coats, tailored suiting and patterned jackets, . The Van Noten woman takes her trip to the East with streamlined silhouettes, and I really loved the austere military inspired parkas and jackets...

Dries Van Noten Fall 2011 | Paris Fashion Week - Dries Van Noten's print filled fall 2011Dries Van Noten Fall 2011 | Paris Fashion Week Dries Van Noten's print filled fall 2011 Dries Van Noten's signature print work was out in full swing for the Belgian designer's fall 2011 presentation. Eye-catching prints, wide legged trousers and color blocking all made appearances on the...

Dries Van Noten 2013 Fall/Winter CollectionBelgian designer Dries Van Noten launched his Fall/Winter 2013 collection in Paris this week. Perhaps in direct opposition to various high-fashion designers, Van Noten highlights comfortable materials and fits for this current collection. Paisley and other rich patterns have been applied to...

Dries Van Noten Menswear F/W 2011 It's almost like a simple equation that seems evident to how Dries Van Noten came around his inspiration for his latest menswear collection. Another fact, the clothes are very reminiscent to the Sinatara-sartorial outfits that Bowie wore on his '76 tour, thank Tim Blanks for noting that one....

Dries Van Noten Holberg CardiganReleased as part of the highly regarded autumn/winter 2012 Campaign by Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, the Holberg cardigan is emblematic of the label's cerebral approach to menswear. Not your average chunky knit or retro shawl collar, the Holberg is a modern adaptation of the traditional...

Dries van Noten SDries van Noten managed to take his beyond-incredible autumn/winter collection and transform it into a something summery and something new in what was – not unexpectedly – one of the most incredible shows of the season. It was strict outdoorsiness in a semi-formal, very Dries-y way, which...

Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Pt 1: Dries Van NotenDries Van Noten + Oriental theme = PERFECTION!!! After looking over this collection over and over, I have decided my favourite piece is the simple dark navy silk blouse, with the half-embroidered sleeves. Dries Van Noten found his inspiration at the V&A museum, taking pictures of the...