By Abraham de Amézaga
La Courneuve, France, June 22 (EFE).– The long-lasting designer Dries Van Noten mentioned goodbye to the catwalk this Saturday along with his final present at Paris Vogue Week.
On 1000’s of ultra-thin aluminum sheets that shaped the catwalk, coats with good cuts, clear materials and prints, three of Van Noten's signatures stood out on this spring-summer 2025 males's assortment.
The Belgian's last work showcased his distinctive fashion and technical prowess.
In a big industrial warehouse in La Courneuve, about 15 kilometers from Paris, the present concluded the day's occasions with a grand celebration.
The Van Noten model, based in 1985 and which can have fun its 40th anniversary in 2025, is now majority owned by the Spanish group Puig, with Van Noten retaining a minority stake.
The opening and shutting of the coat highlighted the designer's attachment to this garment and his curiosity in technical materials.
Capes, one other key function of her trend, had been current together with floral prints. Generally known as a pioneer in mixing supplies and motifs, Van Noten additionally emphasised transparency on this last present. His eclectic fashion and mastery of garment development have earned him the title of “flamenco trend grasp.”
Navy blue, browns, greens, metallics and timeless black stood out on this farewell present for one of many 'Antwerp Six', a gaggle of influential 80s designers that included Walter Van Beirendonck, Marina Yee , Dirk Bikkembergs and Dirk Van Saene. and Ann Demeulemeester. These creators, along with Japanese designers, introduced a brand new perspective to European trend.
Saturday night time's present featured women and men of various ages, with a sheer pink trench coat as a standout piece. Van Noten, who started her profession in menswear and added womenswear two years later, has seamlessly mixed the 2 all through her almost four-decade profession.
Not like a retrospective exhibition, Van Noten's presentation was a brand new assortment. Colleagues equivalent to Diane Von Furstenberg, Harry Reed of Nina Ricci, Véronique Nichanian of Hermès males's line, Ann Demeulemeester and Walter Van Beirendonck attended. Van Noten obtained a particular ovation, the viewers rose to their toes and a few even cried as he greeted them after the present.
An enormous social gathering adopted the present, marking an occasion that can undoubtedly be remembered in current trend historical past. EFE
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