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February 12, 2025
If anybody thought that Dries Van Noten stepping down from the label he based would imply a interval of it struggling to search out its toes, the Puig-controlled firm is doing all the pieces it will possibly to disabuse them.
The corporate has been asserting retailer opening plans (together with a long-awaited London debut) and has additionally named insider Julian Klausner to the artistic helm. And now it has launched a high-profile luxurious e-tail provide in a link-up with each Web-A-Porter and Mr porter.
The unique capsule assortment options six types at Web-A-Porter and three at Mr porter (seen alongside the broader, curated Dries Van Noten assortment the 2 e-tailers carry).
The corporate stated the capsule “not only marks a key moment in Dries Van Noten’s evolution towards gender-fluid fashion but also celebrates the designer’s remarkable legacy, as he steps down from his role as creative director”.
Whereas the SS25 runway presentation was formally a menswear present, choose items had been showcased on girls, “reflecting the designer’s commitment to creating clothes that transcend traditional gender boundaries”.
So Web-A-Porter is providing ‘menswear’ types, “including standout pieces in bold pinks and smaller sizing”.
All of it combines tactile materials, from matte leathers to sheer textures, with a “dynamic” color palette that spans neutrals and vibrant hues.
