DRIES VAN NOTEN FW 15/16 – TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI

Dear Shaded Viewers,

When it comes to pragmatic opulence, Dries Van Noten is your man. The Belgian designer showed a stunning and inspiring collection, where he managed to elevate the most simple garments to turn them into desirable and stylish pieces. Army-inspired basics were reworked to become fresh and interesting, from brushed cotton trench coats to wide masculine pants. Combined with rich materials, such as brocades, printed silks and felted wool, his clothes played with the notion of high and low, poor and rich, plain and embellished. Van Noten made sequins look casual for day, while he showcased sleek, minimal shapes on the runway. The ongoing dialogue between simple and luxurious proved effective, while the designer's accessories were a visual feast. From crushed velvet boots and snakeskin bags to faux fur scarves and chunky necklaces with delicate flowers, the show was a strong reminder that the Belgian knows instinctively how to achieve the perfect mix.

Best,

Philippe

Philippe Pourhashemi

A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.

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