- Dries Van Noten presented his final collection at Paris Fashion Week.
- The show highlighted his signature styles and technical prowess.
- The event concluded with a grand celebration and emotional farewell.
Dries Van Noten, renowned for his unique designs and technical mastery, delivered a stunning final show at Paris Fashion Week. Set on a runway made of ultra-thin aluminum sheets in La Courneuve, the men’s spring-summer 2025 collection featured Van Noten’s iconic elements, including perfectly cut coats, sheer fabrics, and intricate prints.
The event was attended by notable fashion figures such as Diane Von Furstenberg and Ann Demeulemeester, who joined the audience in giving Van Noten a standing ovation. The show, which emphasized navy blue, browns, greens, metallics, and black, was a celebration of Van Noten’s nearly four-decade career.
Dries Van Noten’s Final Bow: A Memorable Farewell at Paris Fashion Week
The audience, which included notable figures such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Harry Reed from Nina Ricci, Véronique Nichanian from Hermès’ men’s line, Ann Demeulemeester, and Walter Van Beirendonck, gave Van Noten a standing ovation, with some moved to tears. The show concluded not with a retrospective, but with a fresh new collection, showcasing Van Noten’s commitment to innovation until the very end.
Van Noten’s brand, founded in 1985 and celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, is now majority-owned by the Spanish group Puig, with Van Noten retaining a minority stake. The event concluded with a grand celebration, marking a significant moment in recent fashion history and honoring Van Noten’s nearly four decades of influence and contribution to the fashion world.
Dries Van Noten’s final show at Paris Fashion Week was a fitting tribute to his illustrious career, blending his signature elements with innovative designs and leaving a lasting impact on the fashion world.
“Known as a pioneer in mixing materials and motifs, Van Noten also emphasized transparency in this final show.”
