I make clothes people can wear; I don't make art. Dries van Noten artclothemake Change image and share on social
When I have to do something fast, I wear the most unflattering rubber pants over my pants and a big easy sweater. I can get on my knees in the garden in whatever condition, and when I'm done, I can take it off, get in the car, and drive to the office. It's the most practical thing. Dries van Noten bigcarcondition share on social
One of the big luxuries of being in Antwerp is that I can easily walk in the city. In Paris and New York, I am more recognized. Dries van Noten antwerpbigcity Change image and share on social
Coincidence is important, the convergence of different ideas. Dries van Noten coincidenceconvergenceidea Change image and share on social
I'm part of the fashion system, but I don't want to follow all the rules. I don't want to be contrarian - I just want to do my own things, which are most honest and correct to do. Dries van Noten contrariancorrectfashion Change image and share on social
For me personally, there's too much fashion around in this world. Dries van Noten fashionpersonallyworld Change image and share on social
For me, it's really like, okay, if you go far with the unexpected materials and unexpected proportions or volumes, then keep the colors quite simple and straightforward for men. Dries van Noten colormanmaterial Change image and share on social
I prefer ugly things. I prefer things which are surprising. Dries van Noten prefersurprisething Change image and share on social
To create a collection, you need a narrative - an explanation to tell the team. Dries van Noten collectioncreateexplanation Change image and share on social
I'm really hands-on. My team brings in elements, but, every season, it's kind of a personal struggle to find the balance and to see how far I want to push the elements. Dries van Noten balancebringelement Change image and share on social
