Dries Van Noten Unveils Its Fall 2025 Collection
Embracing cinematic romanticism that blends bold feminine accents with rugged, utilitarian elements.
Dries Van Noten‘s Fall 2025 men’s collection, unveiled during Paris Fashion Week, served as a striking interim showcase ahead of the debut of Julian Klausner as creative director. While Klausner officially takes the reins with the women’s Fall 2025 collection in March, his influence subtly shaped this presentation, directing both the lookbook shoot and the pared-down exhibit of about a dozen looks.
The collection stood out for its embrace of cinematic romanticism, blending bold feminine accents with rugged, utilitarian elements. Lavish floral brooches, lavallière collars, duchesse satin coats and dramatic leg-of-mutton sleeves provided a delicate contrast to the earthy tones of hunting fabrics, structured sailor pants and classic peacoats. An edgier vibe emerged through bike messenger-inspired details, like black leggings, shoelace belts and boots.
Craftsmanship took center stage, with inventive fabrics and intricate details setting the tone. Military-style jackets lined in vibrant purple added an unexpected touch of elegance, while poplin shirts featured removable, hand-embroidered collars in contrasting hues. Outerwear became a canvas for artistry, showcasing wool coats adorned with airbrushed thistle patterns and velour-like textures with a mottled finish.
Although this collection functioned as a bridge to Klausner’s highly anticipated debut, it captured attention with its compelling mix of romance and practicality. A bold experiment in contrast and craftsmanship, Dries Van Noten’s Fall 2025 collection hints at an exciting new chapter for the Belgian house.
