Dries Van Noten S/S 2022 Paris

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[THD96]

The presentation looks like a leftover from the newest issue of Dazed. Pavarotti needs to be more versatile. He starting to put himself in a box.

The colors seem too oversaturated, and the lighting is too dark you can't even see the details of the clothes. These type of clothes work better with a simple white background or a show.

The collection is bad. What's happened, this is not the Dries that I love. This is trying to hard, it's look like a bad mixture of Marni and Schiaparelli. The colors, the prints, hair and makeup are clashing with each other.

 

[Caffeine]

I found many beautiful pieces, but the presentation is such a distraction. Why couldn't they just supply with a plain background?

 

[dior_couture1245]

There are some cool pieces, and some not so cool pieces. There are some cool photographs, and some not so cool ones (are we ever going to be free from this era of DANCE?).

My problem with Dries the last 5 or so years is that his collections look more and more like the novelty supplier’s booth at a textile trade show.

 

[thekijken]

this slowly melting down of DVN is something definitely uncomfortable to witness.
even he is still there but all his collection for past 2-3 years nevertheless women or men or seasons could literally blend into 1 collection and no one will even notice.

I remember DVN used to be this poet who use fabric and paint to write and bring us traveling from one subject to another. it was always interesting, and most importantly, the result is always end up as beautiful, wearable cloth. he has this magic to make cloth "normal" but not "mediocre".

I think it was absolute admirable.

I find he might step into another chapter of life already, and no one can blame him for not being enthusiastic forever.

 

[WAVES]

I loved it minus the presentation which in this case was a third of it.

couldn’t finish the video (too confusing) and while the pictures are good I would’ve much preferred seeing these clothes on the runway.

he’s one of the few I always long to watch during PFW and once again he didn’t disappoint.
so many gorgeous items, such richness. thank you DVN.

 

[Ruito]

You won't find a more colorful, vibrant and optimistic show this season! This was an extraordinary collection from the Belgian designer. Every season Dries finds ways to keep pushing his boundaries, not only print and color-wise but also in textures. The psychedelic prints displayed here were like the best psychedelic trip you never had infused with a sense of energy seldom seen in shows these days. I was just a little bit disappointed this didn't get the runway treatment.

 

[Ruito]

I loved it minus the presentation which in this case was a third of it.

couldn’t finish the video (too confusing) and while the pictures are good I would’ve much preferred seeing these clothes on the runway.

he’s one of the few I always long to watch during PFW and once again he didn’t disappoint.
so many gorgeous items, such richness. thank you DVN.

yeah, this definitely deserved a runway show, maybe next season!

 

[jeanclaude]

There are some interesting pieces here and there...but the collection should be edited (too much clothes thrown at once).

The shoot is too cheesy for a brand like Dries Van Noten. And those long nails...I´ve never expected to see such a tacky detail coming from him!

 

[Lola701]

I’m perplexed…
All I see is a lot of dramatic silhouettes, weird colors…
It’s suddenly less effortless, desirable and kind of easy to wear (something I think the people who goes to Dries want…Or at least I want).

I’m not sure this is the perfect way to present clothes.

The Lacroix collection was great, it just worked but it also changed something in Dries. Yes, it’s great to see him experiment but I feel like something is missing. It’s maybe more dramatic, more impactful from a fashion POV but I don’t think it touches women in the same way…

Of course, the offer in store is larger and Dries is one of those brands to experience IRL but still, in terms of direction, it’s less easy to apprehend I would say…

 

[Ruito]

I’m perplexed…
All I see is a lot of dramatic silhouettes, weird colors…
It’s suddenly less effortless, desirable and kind of easy to wear (something I think the people who goes to Dries want…Or at least I want).

I’m not sure this is the perfect way to present clothes.

The Lacroix collection was great, it just worked but it also changed something in Dries. Yes, it’s great to see him experiment but I feel like something is missing. It’s maybe more dramatic, more impactful from a fashion POV but I don’t think it touches women in the same way…

Of course, the offer in store is larger and Dries is one of those brands to experience IRL but still, in terms of direction, it’s less easy to apprehend I would say…

Yeah, I love to see the iteration the clothes take when they get to stores, they're often surprising and more wearable.

 

[Ruito]

Yeah, I love to see the iteration the clothes take when they get to stores, they're often surprising and more wearable.

Like for example, last season's clothes looked great on the presentation but it's nice to see them in a relaxed set and see those patterns take different directions on different types of garments..... and I'm not making any sense....

 

[YohjiAddict]

The lime green textured jacket, the satin coat with a blurred print and the acqua wrap jacket are wonderful...but they really need some empty space to breath and a runway (with less "editorial" styling) would have given each piece that room to shine.

I like the fantasy and seeing Dries enjoy himself (and even dare outside of "good-taste"!) but I think his usual costumer would be more interested in acquiring a bound coffee-table book edition with these pictures rather than the clothes presented.

 

[Avonlea]

Why it's so hard to do a simple presentation? I came here to see clothes, not another dazed editorial.

 

[perfect blue]

I find this collection to be beautiful but I agree, the presentation needs to be cleaned up so we can focus on the clothes. They could've saved this for an advertisement or editorial.