DRIES VAN NOTEN

DRIES VAN NOTEN 

Born in Belgium, Dries Van Noten is a third-generation tailor. He studied fashion design at Antwerp's Royal Acady and launched his first menswear collection in 1986.
Over the decades he has presented biannual collections for men and women, achieving significant milestones with his 50th and 100th fashion shows in 2004 and 2017, respectively.

In 2008, the Council of Fashion Designers of America named him International Designer of the Year. His retrospective exhibition, Inspirations, debuted at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014 and later traveled to Antwerp in 2015. That same year, he was honored as an Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France and received Antwerp’s Culture Award in 2016. In 2023, he was named Designer of the Year by WWD for both his women’s and men’s collections.

In 2018, PUIG acquired a majority stake in his company, with Dries Van Noten remaining as chief creative officer. Notable highlights include a celebrated 2019 collaboration with Christian Lacroix for the Women’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection.

In June 2024, Dries Van Noten presented his final collection as Creative Director of the House. Although stepping down from the role, he continues to contribute to the brand.

JULIAN KLAUSNER

Born in Belgium, Julian Klausner’s deep interest for fashion began early , leading him to study at La Cambre in Brussels, where he built a strong foundation in design and creative direction in both men's and womenswear . This education prepared him to navigate the complexities of contemporary fashion and set him on a career path shaped by hands-on experience in some of the industry’s most influential studios. Since joining Dries Van Noten in 2018, Julian has taken on pivotal roles that have shaped the brand’s creative direction. As head of womenswear, he played a key role in the celebrated collaboration with Christian Lacroix, overseeing critical aspects of the project’s development. Over time, Julian has become a trusted partner to Dries, managing casting, image direction, and studio operations while fostering a motivated and cohesive team.

He will present his first women’s runway collection as Creative Director on March 5th, 2025.

Dries Van Noten collection available in-store only.