It was a dark scene at the Dries van Noten fall 2019 show. Presented in the concrete basement of the Palais de Tokyo, the show opened with a somber gray pinstripe suit. Draped over the model's arm was a matching puffer stole—or perhaps a security blanket? Van Noten did note he was going for a feeling of melancholy this season.
A series of gray closet staples followed after, giving way to a floral print section inspired by roses that lived during the fall in van Noten’s personal garden. Not the bright and poppy kind, but rather dark and dying florals set against lavender, sea foam green, and pastel yellow fabrics. Later, more vivid colors were introduced—a Sunkist orange faux fur chubby and royal purple padded coat—but when anchored by more sober pieces in the collection, it worked.
And that’s how van Noten thrives: providing women with aspirational, yet wearable pieces that fit into every part of her life. From suits for day to gowns for evening, the Dries woman is always set.
Nikki Ogunnaike is the senior digital director of Harper's Bazaar, where she oversees a team of editors and writers who cover the culture of style across the website, video, and social media. She has previously held roles at GQ, ELLE, Glamour, InStyle, and Vanity Fair. You may also recognize Nikki from her time as the host of Snapchat’s Online, IRL and IGTV's The Run Through. In her free time Nikki enjoys running half marathons, learning about wine, and watching reality TV without an ounce of shame.
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Dries van Noten Fall 2018
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Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2017
