My childhood was very, very, very, very traditional. Dries van Noten childhoodtraditional Change image and share on social
To create a collection, you need a narrative - an explanation to tell the team. Dries van Noten collectioncreateexplanation Change image and share on social
Fashion shows are really my way of communication. Dries van Noten communicationfashionshow Change image and share on social
I prefer to see a good exhibit sponsored by a brand than a bad exhibit due to lack of funds. Dries van Noten badbranddue Change image and share on social
I don't design for myself. I design something keeping in mind that it has to please a lot of women. Dries van Noten designkeeplot Change image and share on social
All my collections are very personal. It's also because I'm so involved in making the collections. Dries van Noten collectioninvolvemake Change image and share on social
For me, restrictions are not always negative. Restrictions can push creativity. I like restrictions. Dries van Noten creativitynegativepush Change image and share on social
When I have to do something fast, I wear the most unflattering rubber pants over my pants and a big easy sweater. I can get on my knees in the garden in whatever condition, and when I'm done, I can take it off, get in the car, and drive to the office. It's the most practical thing. Dries van Noten bigcarcondition share on social
I have a responsibility to the people who work for me, the manufacturers I work with. There is no point to clothes that don't sell. Dries van Noten clothemanufacturerpeople Change image and share on social