In the design process, there's a need to be culturally comprehensive. Dries van Noten comprehensiveculturallydesign Change image and share on social
My childhood was very, very, very, very traditional. Dries van Noten childhoodtraditional Change image and share on social
I was a kid at the end of the 1960s and in the early 1970s, so a lot of things changed. You had pop music coming up, with David Bowie, you had new television programmes and all these things. I was fascinated. Dries van Noten 1960s1970sbowie 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
Various different people have inspired me throughout my career. From Francis Bacon to Vassareli, Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, Cecil Beaton, musicians, architects... the list is endless. Dries van Noten architectbaconbeaton Change image and share on social
I prefer to see a good exhibit sponsored by a brand than a bad exhibit due to lack of funds. Dries van Noten badbranddue Change image and share on social
I don't design for myself. I design something keeping in mind that it has to please a lot of women. Dries van Noten designkeeplot Change image and share on social
Clothes is just something you put on to cover yourself... fashion is a way to communicate. Dries van Noten clothecommunicatecover Change image and share on social
All my collections are very personal. It's also because I'm so involved in making the collections. Dries van Noten collectioninvolvemake Change image and share on social