DRIES VAN NOTEN: AND DRIES SAID, “LET THERE BE PRINT”

SHORT REVIEW: POWER PATTERNS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
LONG REVIEW: In a season full of dark clothes, sombre silhouettes, it’s good to see Dries Van Noten providing a gorgeous alternative to aesthetic austerity. His collection majored on print and prettiness. Multi-coloured marbled, feather and flower patterns featured on everything from coats to trousers and evening dresses. Van Noten also sees chiffon as a year round fabric. Wispy, semi sheer dresses and tunics were amongst the key pieces even though this is a winter collection. They were worn in layers over trousers and under warm coats in wool and fur.  This mix of light and heavy is a key theme running through the international collections. CLAUDIA CROFT