There is always something exciting about the Dries Van Noten show, it is the first one of the Paris schedule I review, and therefore a sign that the end of fashion month is near. But sadly, that was the extent of my excitement with this show, which was a huge disappointment given that I usually love what Dries does.
I always think of Suzy Menkes when I look at Dries, because I know she is a customer, and I think he has really found a niche with the slightly older, chic woman who likes fashion but not frivolity. Although her type won’t struggle to find pieces to buy (there are lots of great separates in this collection) the way the story was packaged felt silly. Grungy looks, with lots of plaid, baggy clothing, tacky mixes of prints, and an overdose of textures made this collection feel dirty by Dries standards. It needs to be cleaned up, and by that, I mean styled differently and paired with those perfect, interesting classics he is so good at. Not head to toe in grungy plaids.
I love…
a chic silhouette but I am not sure about all these patterns combined in one outfit.
Dries’ gorgeous tailoring.
I loathe…
a sloppy start to what’s usually a favourite show of mine. Overly embellished pants and a sheer plaid top. Just not cool.
sheer floral wrap skirts with panties on show? This is not for the Dries woman.
big sloppy mou-mou outfits.
TOO MUCH PLAID.
All images from Vogue.com.
