Dries, please..............

The Dries Van Noten exhibit "Inspirations" currently on view at the Les Arts Decoratifs in Paris pays homage to the Belgian fashion designer.  This exhibit not only showcases some of Dries' fashion collections but gives context to his creative processes and inspirations - which range from movies, art and most obviously nature, especially flowers.  The New York Times has said that Dries is "one of fashion's most cerebral designers."  

I couldn't jet into Paris for the collection, so I had to console myself with the book from the exhibit (which is seriously beautiful AND inspiring) entitled Dries Van Noten (pictured below).

Dries Van Noten at the exhibit's opening

painting by Francis Bacon

dress by Elsa Shiaperelli and artwork by Damien Hirst

Dries Van Noten in his office in Antwerp

Dries Van Noten windows at Barneys - the major sponsor of the Paris exhibit

Dries Van Noten book from the exhibit in Paris

all photos via The New York Times, Pinterest and Tumblr

Cheers,

Deb xx