Kris Van Assche
DAZED DIGITAL: Dior Homme by Kris Van Assche 2012 Spring/Summer Film
3 weeks ago
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For the February issue of Dazed & Confused, photographer and filmmaker Fumi Nagasaka shot a Dior Homme by Kris Van Assche Spring/Summer 2012 special on street casted models she found in Stockholm over the past six months. In speaking about the passion project Nagasaka commented,...
KRIS VAN ASSCHE 2012 Spring/Summer Leather Hi-Top Sneakers
4 weeks ago
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New from KRIS VAN ASSCHE is a new take on his staple Hi-Top Sneaker. Coming in with a forward-thinking design concept, the shoes feature an unorthodox lacing system that cloaks the front of the shoe. Made from premium leathers, the shoe comes with various tonal elements...
KRIS VAN ASSCHE 2012 Spring/Summer High-Top Suede Sneakers
January 12, 2012
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KRIS VAN ASSCHE is known for bringing nonchalant elegance to his minimal yet modern namesake designer label. The Dior Homme Artistic Director has a differing approach however to footwear, constructing futuristic molds from classic high top silhouettes. Continuing with this...
FILEP MOTWARY: Kris Van Assche Interview
January 11, 2012
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Since becoming the artistic director for Dior Homme in April of 2007, Kris Van Assche has taken the French fashion house to new heights with his emphasis on a balance of classic design with a modernist approach. In this interview with Filep Motwary, the Belgian-born designer...
Kris Van Assche 2012 Spring/Summer Eyewear Collection
December 14, 2011
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Menswear designer Kris Van Assche presents his first line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow. With six different styles to choose from, each piece is handcrafted from titanium which gives an industrial feel to the collection. Amongst the color palette to choose...
Kris Van Assche 2012 Spring/Summer Collection Lookbook
December 12, 2011
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The Kris Van Assche 2012 spring/summer collection lookbook features a wardrobe that is both relaxed and light, with timeless influence invading jackets and shirts. Dubbed "hybrid clothing," it's punctuated by graphic stripes, grey cotton, linen, and a color palette appropriate...
i-D Magazine: Dior Homme 2012 Spring/Summer Editorial
October 28, 2011
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New from i-D magazine is this editorial emphasizing the Spring/Summer 2012 collection of French fashion brand Dior Homme. Headed by noted Belgian fashion designer Kris Van Assche, the fashion spread brought to light a collection that's best described as “flowing silhouettes...
EASTPAK by KRIS VAN ASSCHE 2012 Spring/Summer Lookbook
October 21, 2011
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EASTPAK has once again teamed up with KRIS VAN ASSCHE, creative director of Dior Homme, on a collection of bags for Summer/Spring 2012. EASTPAK by KRIS VAN ASSCHE come in a variety of styles and sizes, including backpacks, messenger bags, helmet totes and smaller pouches. In...
Kris Van Assche Jodhpur Sneakers
October 5, 2011
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From his namesake label, Kris Van Assche’s proclivity for black & white and minimalism is captured on this new sneaker for the season. The Jodhpur kicks are crafted of supple black leather on the upper and features a wraparound Velcro closure with embossed branding which...
Kris Van Assche “A Moment in Time” Short Film
September 30, 2011
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Designer Kris Van Assche introduces his first short film directed by Joost Vandebrug. The film was presented on September 28, 2011, for the launch of LONDERZEEL number 2 during Paris Fashion week. "A Moment in Time" reflects the relaxed and down to earth feel of the Kris Van...
Kris Van Assche “A Moment in Time” Film Teaser
September 19, 2011
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Although still pretty ambiguous, Kris Van Assche presents a new video entitled "A Moment in Time." The teaser doesn't provide too much insight into what the film is about, but knowing Kris Van Assche you can expect nonchalant elegance in the film that's sure to be showcasing...
Kris Van Assche x EASTPAK Messenger Bag
July 13, 2011
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New from Belgian designer and lead Dior Homme creative Kris Van Assche comes this attractive and useful messenger bag from his eponymous label's collaboration with EASTPAK. The bag is crafted in full tan canvas and outfitted with tonal leather details, silver hardware, press...
Kris Van Assche 2012 Spring/Summer Footwear Collection
July 7, 2011
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Belgian designer Kris Van Assche is perhaps most notorious for taking over the post of fashion demigod Hedi Slimane at Dior Homme. His work for the French brand is copiously inspected every season, constantly being compared to the "early days" and often receiving heaps of...
Kris Van Assche 2012 Spring/Summer Collection
June 26, 2011
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For his own eponymous line’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection, designer Kris Van Assche took a slightly more buttoned-up approach. The inclusion of only a handful of outwear pieces allowed the suiting to take center stage and a number of different variations on the look were...
Interview Magazine: Kris Van Assche and Rick Owens Interview
June 15, 2011
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As the understudy to Hedi Slimane, first at Yves Saint Laurent and then Dior Homme, Belgian designer Kris Van Assche has had a difficult task of developing his own identity. While it's not so much for a lack of effort, but filling the shoes of one Hedi Slimane has often been...
