Fashion
Dries Van Noten Fall 2014: Dizzying, Cold-Weather Resort Wear
Say it with me now: "W-E-A-R-A-B-L-E." There was hardly a conceptual look to be seen at Dries Van Noten's Paris show, so, uh, has anyone seen my credit card? Every look was street-ready, and with all the 3D flowers, louche sequins, and bright, hibiscus-y prints, it felt like the type of collection we'd pack for a cruise — but plenty of dark furs and heavy coats kept it all very winter appropriate. Van Noten was inspired by Bridget Riley, a British artist obsessed with optical illusions, which led to mesmerizing striped patterns and the occasional sunburst-like swirl of yellow. All very perfect for lounging about beneath a winter sun.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
Nothing like a gray backdrop to sober up a bunch of hot pink flowers.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
Candy-like illusions, flowers, and peplum are restrained by short hair and heavy black eyeshadow. Well, sorta restrained.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
It’s all very somber until you stare at the skirt for 30 seconds.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
No corporate drone would wear an optical illusion on their blazer…would they?
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
All eyes on me, or at least on one side of me.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
We’d rock that pin on the deck of a cruise ship any day.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
This is what we’d wear to the ship’s Dining Room, after a long day spent staring icily at anyone who looks twice at our hibiscus pin.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
Eyes up here! No, there, no, there.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
Late-for-the-meeting-cuz-I’m-back-from-an-Oceania-Cruise look.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
Too somber for weddings, too wild for funerals. Better wear it to the club.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
The sparkles say Night, but the flower says Day, Day, Day.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
This look is basically the opposite of a helpful traffic sign pointing you in the right direction.
Dries Van Noten RTW Fall 2014
Tell your friends it’s really just a swimsuit coverup.
