With spic-and-span white coats, fluffy après-ski jumpers and practical zip-up jackets, Dries Van Noten graciously stepped in to deliver a wave of color and lightness amidst Fall s sea of black.
Peach leather trenches, speckled blue jeans and gray corduroy suits with important shoulders shone bright on Van Noten s round, immaculate runway. Billowed sleeves, deep necklines and colorful poppy prints livened up long, monastic dresses; classic coats and jackets were anything but boring thanks to quilted lapels, gathered sleeves and, in one case, a built-in trailing scarf.
Van Noten s accessories underscored the designer s unflinching sense of control. Eye-catching patent pumps, tall boots, fluoro heels and quirky leather caps all effortlessly complemented his airy looks.
