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Dries Van Noten

Founder, Dries Van Noten

One of the ‘Antwerp Six,’ the third-generation designer has built a profitable fashion business, known for its intelligent prints, on his own terms.

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Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten Celebrates Letting Go

The powerful collection was brash and glam, creating hybrids of other times and places that prove seductive in this moment.

Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten Celebrates Letting Go

The powerful collection was brash and glam, creating hybrids of other times and places that prove seductive in this moment.


Fashion Week

Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret

The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.

Fashion Week

Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret

The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.


Fashion Week

At Paris Menswear, a Prayer for Proper Clothes

In an industry drowning in hype and appropriation, the skill level of designers still makes a difference.

Fashion Week

At Paris Menswear, a Prayer for Proper Clothes

In an industry drowning in hype and appropriation, the skill level of designers still makes a difference.


News & Analysis

Ex-Dries Van Noten Designer Debuts Sustainable Line Phipps

Today in Paris, Spencer Phipps, a former men’s designer at Dries Van Noten, is launching a new line blending sustainability and slouch.

News & Analysis

Ex-Dries Van Noten Designer Debuts Sustainable Line Phipps

Today in Paris, Spencer Phipps, a former men’s designer at Dries Van Noten, is launching a new line blending sustainability and slouch.


Fashion Week

A Blank Slate at Dries Van Noten

The designer appeared to stake yet another claim to the title of fashion’s unlikeliest psychonaut, but it was hard not to expect more from the result.

Fashion Week

A Blank Slate at Dries Van Noten

The designer appeared to stake yet another claim to the title of fashion’s unlikeliest psychonaut, but it was hard not to expect more from the result.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World

Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World

Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'


Workplace & Talent

New Year, New You: Career Advice From Fashion Leaders

BoF asked fashion leaders including Dries Van Noten, Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan and Natalia Vodianova for their advice on how to make the most of a career in fashion. Watch now.

Workplace & Talent

New Year, New You: Career Advice From Fashion Leaders

BoF asked fashion leaders including Dries Van Noten, Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan and Natalia Vodianova for their advice on how to make the most of a career in fashion. Watch now.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES

Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES

Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.


News & Analysis

VOICES 2017 Challenges Industry to Collaborate and Embrace Inclusivity Revolution

Fashion industry leaders joined economists, scientists, activists, innovators and catalysts from over twenty countries for the 2017 edition of #BoFVOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers. Watch the highlights.

News & Analysis

VOICES 2017 Challenges Industry to Collaborate and Embrace Inclusivity Revolution

Fashion industry leaders joined economists, scientists, activists, innovators and catalysts from over twenty countries for the 2017 edition of #BoFVOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers. Watch the highlights.


News & Analysis

Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World

Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.

News & Analysis

Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World

Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.


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