I've always adored Dries Van Noten. There are a number of reasons why: A) He is Belgian; B) His clothes are both eye-catching and wearable; C) Anyone who incorporates bold prints with heavy layering is A-OK with me; And D) He plays by his own rules.
Yes, the avant-garde Belgian certainly does play by his own rules. I mean, the man does not advertise, his shows, which tend to be closer to art installations than catwalk presentations, are both innovative and inspiring, his style is eccentric yet feminine, and although once shunned during the long period of minimalist dressing, he is one of fashion's most cerebral designers.
This year, on the opening day of the Paris prêt-à-porter season for autumn/winter 2010/11, Dries Van Noten stole my heart, again! Bizarrely beautiful, what strolled down the runway was a perfect juxtaposition of military inspirations with 1950s haute couture; masculine versus feminine.
Khaki military shirts were paired with extravagant skirts with full petticoats underneath, while leopard-printed fur made friends with dark knits. And let's not forget the ’50s silhouette, which despite the pinched waists, looked relaxed and, dare I say, comfortable?
Stunning and memorable, it is not difficult to see why his looks are again in vogue. Quirky style ethics the world over, unite!
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