[~90's] Old DRIES VAN NOTEN Mixed Cotton Velour Vest Size.50

It was a mixed cotton velour vest made by DRIES VAN NOTEN, estimated to be around the 1990s.

DRIES Van Noten was a designer named Dries Van Noten in 1986.A luxury brand founded by Doris van Noten in Antwerp, Belgium.

Born into a tailored family that lasted three generations, he studied fashion at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, and then launched the brand in the same year by presenting his first men's collection.

Since then, they have continued to present their men's and women's collections, marking their milestones as the 50th show in 2004 and the 100th show in 2017.

Early in his career, Doris joined his generation of up-and-coming designers in London in 1986.He took on The British Designer's Show and attracted unusual attention.
Eventually they were called "Antwerp Six" and became the ones who put Antwerp on the world's fashion maps.

The members are "Ann Demeulemeester", "Walter Van Beirendonck", "Dirk Bikkembergs", "Dirk Van Saene", "Marina Yee", and Doris.
The proposal to lightly traverse the tension between authentic and avant-garde, opening up a new context for late 80's fashion.

After that, Doris refined his unparalleled language in textile expression and color chemistry.

The modern blending of embroidery, sequins and ethnic motifs is not merely an ornament, but rather a sublimation into "constructed beauty, in which the material itself speaks."

In 2014, he held a large-scale exhibition "Dries Van Noten: Inspirations" at the "Musée des Arts Décoratifs" in Paris.

This exhibition, which unravels the echoing relationship between the reference system that lies inside Doris - art, film, music, and historical clothing - and his works, made a strong impression that his creations stand at the "intersection of luxury and art."

Doris van Noten is color, material, embroidery and quiet construction.
This brand has continued to update the "time and memories" worn by clothes, reciprocating between the two extremes of being excessive and being tempered.

Now that Doris himself has left office, the archives and their genealogy are more valuable than ever, and the collections are gaining new light as "long-loved timeless."

From Doris Van Noten,We would like to introduce this highly decorative piece, with textile itself as the main focus, and is typical of the brand.

The first thing that catches your eyes is the lattice embroidery on the front body.

The stitchwork, which spreads up and down, left and right with the placket as the axis, subtly changing the thickness of the line and the density of the needle, creates a shading on the surface, and combines with the undulating pile of the velour to create a three-dimensional look.
It's neat from a distance, and the closer you look, the more it gets deeper, making it a truly highlight of this individual.

Small pockets are placed at both hems.

The slightly thicker edges make the lines stand out clearly, and while keeping the neatness of the dress vest, it also has a deep sense of generosity that can be worn casually.

The armhole is piped with a separate charcoal fabric, which gives a rhythm to the colour surface and also provides practical reinforcement that is resistant to shoulder pain.

The back is switched to a separate glossy fabric.

The smooth beige fabric reduces friction with the inner layer, and can be worn comfortably by layering a jacket over it.
There are button tabs on both hems on the back, giving you a peek at the playfulness of Doris, which combines decoration and reinforcement.

The front is open and close with a 5-button fastening that makes the V-zone look beautiful.
The hand-stitched keyhole buttonhole and the four-hole buttons of just the right thickness give the fastening a comfortable finish.

The inside of the neck comes with an old logo tag layered with the "D, V, N" seen up until the 1990s, and details tell the dawn of the brand, giving it a sense of value as a collection piece.
It also certifies the proud production of Belgium, marked "MADE IN BELGIUM".

This individual uses velour fabric made of "90% cotton x 10% modal".

The fine pile rises up perfectly, creating a luxurious texture that creates directional shadows every time you stroke it with your fingertips.

The firmness of cotton is added to the drape and suppleness that is unique to Modal, making it soft and comfortable along the lines of your body.

The color is amber brown, which looks like charred honey.

It has an amber depth that cannot be fully explained by simply brown, and the shades of the hair smoothly change depending on how the light hits and the direction of the hair flow.

The tone-on-tone embroidery shines elegantly, creating a unique presence that combines warmth and fashion.

It doesn't make too much claim, nor does it get buried.
The exquisite coloring is filled with the "classical and extraordinary" that lurks inside the calm.

Pair it with jeans or chinos to make it lighter.
Add some beautiful items such as slacks to create a much more elegant atmosphere.
It is versatile and can be used to accommodate a wide range of arrangements, and is a reliable piece that can be used as a wardrobe core.

It combines high quality with universal design, and has a presence that is not influenced by trends.
I think you will be able to use it like your partner for a long time.

Size notation is "50"
I think it falls in the "M" size in Japanese size.

Looking at the actual measurements, it is a golden size that suits the Japanese body type, so I think it can be worn by a wide range of people with a wide range of body types.
As is typical of a luxury brand, this is a piece that you should definitely wear in the perfect size.

There are signs of wear such as dirt, but there are no major damage that can cause problems with wearing it, so I think it's still possible to wear it.

Among the many contemporary brands, "DRIES VAN NOTEN" has a distinctive position in the chemistry of colour and textiles.
Please experience this unique luxury brand that continues to create a season by combining various cultures, tastes, and eras.

In particular, individuals made in Belgium, which had the old logo tag, up until the 1990s, had high collection value and very few market distribution.

This is a rare item that is rarely available in our shop, so if you are looking for it, don't miss this opportunity.