Circa 2000s, a herringbone twill wool jacket by DRIES VAN NOTEN.
DRIES VAN NOTEN is a luxury brand established in 1986 by designer Dries Van Noten in Antwerp, Belgium.
Dries Van Noten grew up in an environment with family ties to the fashion industry, studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and subsequently founded his brand.
In the late 1980s, a collective of six designers presented their collections at The British Designer's Show in London.
This exhibition garnered significant attention, leading to the collective being dubbed "The Antwerp Six" alongside fellow designers Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene, and Marina Yee.
At a time when the fashion industry favoured a more mode aesthetic, the brand's collections—distinguished by their vivid colours and patterns—represented a notably singular presence.
Dries Van Noten is often described as "luxury as art," characterised by an ethnically warm foundation that reimagines Oriental sensibilities through a contemporary lens, enhanced by sequins and embroidery as accents. This combination of modern and stimulating design sensibility has become a defining aspect of the brand's recognition.
Dries Van Noten remains highly regarded as "a designer who merges fashion with art."
His collections embody complexity and beauty beneath apparent simplicity, realising a timeless fashion that is distinctive yet enduringly cherished.
With Dries Van Noten's retirement in June 2024, archival pieces from his tenure will undoubtedly command increasing attention.
We present a wool jacket crafted in herringbone twill fabric from Dries Van Noten.
A compact collar, flap pockets positioned at the chest, hand-warmer pockets at the waist, and side vents with zip closures—these refined details, whilst restrained in overall design, command attention.
The side vents on the back feature zip closures, allowing silhouette adjustment through opening and closing the zippers.
Feel free to modify the silhouette according to your styling preference or mood on any given day.
The front closure employs a button fastening system.
The zip sliders on the side vents utilise riri zippers.
This garment is constructed from 100% wool fabric.
Wool is renowned as a natural insulating material; its fibres contain air, providing exceptional thermal efficiency to maintain warmth during colder seasons.
Equally, wool's recognised durability means that with proper care, the fabric will retain its beauty and function across many years—a defining characteristic of wool.
The herringbone twill weave—named for its resemblance to fish bones—creates a textured appearance that surpasses solid fabrics, generating subtle shadows and depth under natural and artificial light.
This weave pattern is widely admired for its classical weight whilst harmonising with contemporary refined fashion, embodying an elegant aesthetic.
The colourway is a versatile grey.
Its sophisticated coolness and measured restraint provide an understated accent to any styling.
Classical design informed by contemporary sensibility conveys a timeless appeal that transcends seasonal trends.
Wear it casually with denim or chinos, or pair it with refined pieces such as tailored trousers for a more elevated aesthetic.
Its versatility suggests multiple styling possibilities, positioning it as a piece that will undoubtedly expand your sartorial range.
This is unquestionably a versatile piece, equally suited to casual and formal contexts, transcending seasonal dictates.
Size marked LARGE
In Japanese sizing, this would equate to approximately L to XL.
Given the generous proportions indicated by the actual measurements, this piece should accommodate larger frames comfortably.
In keeping with the standards of luxury menswear, we recommend wearing this as a precisely fitted piece.
Whilst minor signs of age are present, no significant soiling or damage is evident—this is a piece in mint condition.
There are no substantial defects that would impede wear, making this fully wearable.
DRIES VAN NOTEN, regarded as "luxury as art," is a singular brand that continues to synthesise diverse cultures, tastes, and eras into each season's collections.
We encourage you to experience this incomparable luxury house firsthand.
This is a rare item that seldom arrives at our shop. Should you be seeking such a piece, this opportunity merits your consideration.