LONDON — It was never meant to be a farewell collection, but there it is. Mytheresa is saying auf Wiedersehen, or goodbye in English, to Dries Van Noten with an exclusive summer capsule that will launch on Wednesday. The 25-piece summer collection is awash in color and print, and is Van Noten’s last collaboration with an … Read more
Retailers will have a hard time saying goodbye to Dries Van Noten, who told WWD of his plans to step down from the creative helm of his company later this year. They said they’ll miss the color, lightness of touch, and gardener’s love of florals that he brought to men’s and women’s fashion alike. Here, … Read more
What a loss. WWD’s exclusive on Dries Van Noten‘s announcement Tuesday that he’d be stepping down from the brand he founded 38 years ago hurt. Particularly among fashion-world lifers who attended his shows and collected his pieces over the years, it felt like a death. But what it means for the industry also feels profound … Read more
Is the fashion industry finally coming to grips with planned, unhurried succession strategies for its famous creative leaders? WWD broke the news on Tuesday that Dries Van Noten is stepping down in June after nearly four decades in fashion — and a glorious, slow-building fashion career. His last show in his current role will be … Read more
Marking the end of an era for a beloved and singular designer, a search for a successor to Dries Van Noten quietly commenced in recent months, according to market sources. Contacted by WWD, the acclaimed Belgian designer confirmed he is stepping down in June, after nearly four decades in fashion – and a glorious, slow-building … Read more
Quiet luxury fashion is taking a ladylike turn, influenced by the ’50s and ’60s, underscored by styles from Dior, Carolina Herrera and more that walked the runways for fall 2024. “Quiet luxury is undergoing a transformation toward something more refined and elevated,” said Victoria Dartigues, merchandising director fashion and accessories at Samaritaine Paris, adding that … Read more
