Dries Van Noten creates clothes that stimulate the sensibilities of the wearer. Even in an age when tasteless and odorless fashion has become the norm, Dries Van Noten continues to attract fans with its overwhelming design ability cultivated over many years in the world of fashion.
This spring, a capsule collection of denim was introduced.
Dries Van Noten's clothes are the result of craftsmanship, as exemplified by embroidery, but this time the focus is on dyeing. The bleach dipping process, which is an advanced version of the stencil dyeing process, is used to create a bold contrast between indigo blue and white.
In case you missed it, the bleach dipping process first appeared in Dries Van Noten's 2011 women's collection. . The process was created as a means of evoking the light-based work of Belgian contemporary artist Jeff Verheyen.
The process of saturated colors suddenly changing to contrasting colors on the same fabric was inspired by the abstract color gradations of the late artist's specialty.
The capsule collection is a development of the original 2011 design into a contemporary, dynamic and casual style. The collection is now available at Dries Van Noten stores and online, as well as at SSENSE's flagship store in Montreal and online.
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