Skip to main content

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.

Dries Van Noten
News & Analysis

Dries Van Noten on Being a Citizen of the World in the Age of Cultural Appropriation

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world' amid rising critique of cultural appropriation. Watch now.

News & Analysis

Dries Van Noten on Being a Citizen of the World in the Age of Cultural Appropriation

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world' amid rising critique of cultural appropriation. Watch now.


News & Analysis

A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers

In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?

News & Analysis

A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers

In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?


Media

Fast-Rising Business Publication Quartz Launches Lifestyle Play

Quartzy, which goes live Wednesday, will include expanded coverage of fashion and travel, offering a compelling harbour for luxury advertising.

Media

Fast-Rising Business Publication Quartz Launches Lifestyle Play

Quartzy, which goes live Wednesday, will include expanded coverage of fashion and travel, offering a compelling harbour for luxury advertising.


News & Analysis

BoF to Launch Salons at VOICES in Partnership With QIC Global Real Estate

Today, BoF and VOICES principal partner QIC Global Real Estate are launching new, intimate salon-style conversations at the annual gathering.

News & Analysis

BoF to Launch Salons at VOICES in Partnership With QIC Global Real Estate

Today, BoF and VOICES principal partner QIC Global Real Estate are launching new, intimate salon-style conversations at the annual gathering.


China

Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'

This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.

China

Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'

This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.


Luxury

Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans

The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.

Luxury

Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans

The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.


News & Analysis

Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017

These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.

News & Analysis

Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017

These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Fighting for Fashion in an Era of Stuff

Amidst a ‘supermarket of style’, only a handful of designers delivered fashion embedded with real emotion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Fighting for Fashion in an Era of Stuff

Amidst a ‘supermarket of style’, only a handful of designers delivered fashion embedded with real emotion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten's Optimistic Spirit

The designer inaugurated his next century of presentations by accentuating the positive: ornaments were garments, garments were ornament.

Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten's Optimistic Spirit

The designer inaugurated his next century of presentations by accentuating the positive: ornaments were garments, garments were ornament.


Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

The BoF 500 2025 medallion logo