Dries Van Noten – perfect dream
Now this is the way to open a season in Paris! I am more of a fan than ever of Dries Van Noten and his sensitive vision. A true mixmaster. The blending and layering was perfection and done with ease. He showed his collection in a very grand hall in the Hotel de Ville. The opulent and ornate space with its painted ceilings, gold trims and resplendent chandeliers was such a purposeful contrast to the very straight forward and graceful collection delivered by Mr. Van Noten.
His play of proportion and silhouette was interpreted from the 50’s and 60’s. Of note was the full skirt and how he modernized this 50’s silhouette as well as a few other very recognizable shapes from these decades. The contrast of prim and casual was his goal and it was achieved effortlessly. He shuffled it all together with elements of military, fur, sweat-shirting, prints and cotton utility basics. His contradictions were done so expertly that they appear to be the right look. An exciting start to another season in Paris… and now the Paris calendar has a new leader!
Photos: DChen
