Dries Van Noten SS17, Paris

[lowrey]

Dries Van Noten SS17, Paris: http://www.sz-mag.com/news/2016/06/d...en-ss17-paris/

[lowrey]

full collection / alternate photos: http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/s...how/collection

I have to say, I initially felt a bit indifferent towards the collection, maybe it was because I was looking through the lens which always takes its toll. But after revisiting it through the photos, I'm loving this. As typical for Dries, amazing patterns and prints, maybe overuse in some cases, but I think it works.

[gustavobradley]

Really like this, and it definitely helps to finally wash out the bad taste that SS16 left.

Pattern mixing was crazy even for Dries, and as usual it's stuff I love, but can't see myself wearing personally. I do love some of the more subdued looks, the knitwear, and the rope detailing on the waists of some of the pants, too. Jackets with inner straps are also awesome.

[Mattiassa]

Dries always touches a nerve in me. I never feel the urge to intellectualize his collections but rather succumb to the beauty.

I saw similarities to Craig Greens SS 17 collection, especially the patchwork jackets in light, pastel hues.

Wonderful.

[Faust]

Dries always touches a nerve in me. I never feel the urge to intellectualize his collections but rather succumb to the beauty.

I saw similarities to Craig Greens SS 17 collection, especially the patchwork jackets in light, pastel hues.

Wonderful.

But you should. Dries goes through a rigorous intellectual process in each collection.

Also, sorry, but comparing this to Craig Green in any way, shape, or forum is utterly misguided.

[Mattiassa]

But you should. Dries goes through a rigorous intellectual process in each collection.

Also, sorry, but comparing this to Craig Green in any way, shape, or forum is utterly misguided.

There's nothing here I should do.

And also, just because you didn't like the Craig Green show doesn't make it misguided. Sorry.

[Faust]

There's nothing here I should do.

And also, just because you didn't like the Craig Green show doesn't make it misguided. Sorry.

Did you read DVN's press release about the show? Did you talk to him for an hour the next day? I did both. I don't even need to say anything with regards to Dries and Green in the context of contemporary fashion history - it should be self-evident. You are just betraying your ignorance. Sorry.

[mainstayer0]

Easily one o fht ebest

[gustavobradley]

Do you have a link to the press release? I'd be interested in reading it.

[Mattiassa]

Did you read DVN's press release about the show? Did you talk to him for an hour the next day? I did both. I don't even need to say anything with regards to Dries and Green in the context of contemporary fashion history - it should be self-evident. You are just betraying your ignorance. Sorry.

I don't get that logic. What does your interaction with Dries V N has to do with how I experience things? And also, calling me ignorant because my opinions doesn't match yours, that's ignorant.

[galia]

Oh my God I love this so much! I too would love looking like a medieval castle (no joke)

Dries is just the best at fabrics, no contest

[Faust]

I don't get that logic. What does your interaction with Dries V N has to do with how I experience things? And also, calling me ignorant because my opinions doesn't match yours, that's ignorant.

Ok, you just went from ignorant to willfully stupid. Obviously, my opinion is based on information I have that you don't. So, no, my well-informed opinion and your ignorant opinion are obviously not the same. It's ignoramuses like you, who proclaim that all opinions are equal, who make an intelligent discussion about taste a futile exercise.

[Faust]

Do you have a link to the press release? I'd be interested in reading it.

DRIES VAN NOTEN


The collection for Men S/S 2017


An imagined view from Kelmscott (Manor) on Arts and Crafts today.

An ode to Utopians, Libertarians, Craftspeople, Draughtsmen, Textile and Ceramic Art.

A Brotherhood in the organic, raw, hand loomed, elemental and humane.

Contrasted minimalist forms with maximalist motifs, antique hand stitched tapestry in modern photo print.

Fabrics and volume as ornament. Needlework calligraphy embellishes.

No hierarchy of wardrobe.


STYLE / FORM
Contrasting a stark minimalism, columns of sole colour with a loose sylvan abundance of form in photo prints of tapestry.

The structured, elongated and narrow set against the sporty, easy and loose, the smooth with the roughly hewn,

Narrow structured jackets and oversized sweatshirts as tunics, the rural and urban.

High waisted, wide leg suit trousers. Loose shorts. Soft shoulders. Fencing jackets.

One pleat trousers. Straps reshape classic garments such as suits and parkas. Knit sports cuffs at wrists and ankles.


FABRICS
Opposites ; Raw and natural linens, Sheer cotton, silk voiles, The simplicity of the rustic contrasts with the sophistication of couture and technical fabrics.

Matt with glazed. Weaves seem like knits.


COLOUR
Verdant, natural, stark, graphic, weathered, pristine.

MOTIF
Photographs of Five Tapestries and Garments in Camouflage and Reconstructed Jeans,

The finding of Moses in Egypt (Antwerp, Baroque)

Cabbage Leaf (a traditional motif) (Flanders, Renaissance) (Blondeel Collection, Belgium).

Mille Fleur ( Flanders, Medieval)

The Entrance of Alexander the Great in Babylon (Aubusson, Design Le Brun, France, Baroque).

Parrots (Detail) from the border of The finding of Moses in Egypt (Antwerp, Baroque)

Knits inspired by Textile and Ceramic Art sport unruly free-spirited designs.

Macrame hand knot fringes,

Embroidered Calligraphy tone on tone.


ACCESSORIES
Grounded, military soled, many-buckled sandals and boots.


SOUNDTRACK
A powerful instrumental version of Burn My Shadow by UNKLE


CALIGRAPHY
Dries Van Noten with Pokras Lampas, Saint Petersburg.

[Mattiassa]

Ok, you just went from ignorant to willfully stupid. Obviously, my opinion is based on information I have that you don't. So, no, my well-informed opinion and your ignorant opinion are obviously not the same. It's ignoramuses like you, who proclaim that all opinions are equal, who make an intelligent discussion about taste a futile exercise.

Now you are being plain rude. Guess that's easy sitting behind your computer. I'm not continuing this discussion any further with that prerequisite.

[gustavobradley]

Very cool Faust, thanks for posting it. It does really help to open up some new perspectives on the collection.