Dear Shaded Viewers,
Eclectic, opulent and playful, Dries Van Noten's last collection is a personal favorite. Inspired by the dramatic style of Tamara de Lempicka and Loulou de la Falaise's carefree elegance, the Belgian designer mixed various influences with ease, putting an emphasis on luxurious fabrics and intricate finishes. His bags and shoes reminded me of the 1970s, adding a touch of glamour to the whole line. Everything felt as though it had come from someone else's wardrobe. They were clothes with a soul and a life of their own.
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.
