{"product_id":"90-s-old-dries-van-noten-mixed-cotton-velour-vest-size-50","title":"［~90’s］Old DRIES VAN NOTEN Mixed Cotton Velour Vest Size.50","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1990s, a mixed cotton velour vest by DRIES VAN NOTEN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRIES VAN NOTEN is a luxury brand founded in 1986 by designer Dries Van Noten in Antwerp, Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn into a family of tailors spanning three generations, he studied fashion at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp before presenting his first menswear collection that same year, marking the brand's inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, he has continuously presented both menswear and womenswear collections, marking significant milestones with his 50th show in 2004 and 100th in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his early career, Dries, alongside fellow designers of his generation, made a striking entrance at The British Designer's Show in London in 1986, drawing exceptional attention.\u003cbr\u003eThey would soon become known as the Antwerp Six, establishing Antwerp itself on the global fashion map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe members were Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene, Marina Yee, and Dries.\u003cbr\u003eThrough their proposals that lightly traversed the tension between authenticity and avant-garde, they opened new contexts in late 1980s fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Dries has refined an incomparable language in textile expression and chromatic alchemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach to embroidery, sequins, and ethnographic motifs transcends mere decoration, ascending instead to a \"constructive beauty spoken by the material itself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2014, he mounted a major exhibition, \"Dries Van Noten: Inspirations,\" at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exhibition illuminated the resonance between Dries's internal references—art, film, music, fashion history—and his work, powerfully affirming that his practice stands at the \"intersection of luxury and art.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDries Van Noten is color, textile, embroidery, and quiet construction.\u003cbr\u003eA brand that has continually renewed the \"time and memory\" that clothing carries, oscillating between excess and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in the years following Dries's departure, the archive and its lineage hold greater value than ever, and collections find new light as \"timeless pieces cherished over time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we present one such piece from Dries Van Noten—a vest where textile itself takes center stage, embodying the brand's characteristic richness of decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the eye is drawn to the latticed embroidery across the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitchwork radiating upward and downward from the placket creates dimensional shadow through subtle shifts in thread weight and stitch density, which, combined with the velour pile's undulation, produces a distinctly three-dimensional expression.\u003cbr\u003eRefined from a distance, increasingly layered upon closer inspection—truly the highlight of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall pockets are positioned at each hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modest reinforcement of the edges allows the lines to stand clearly, maintaining the refinement of a dress vest while possessing the depth to shift casually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armholes are piped in charcoal-toned contrast fabric, introducing rhythmic color variation while offering practical reinforcement against shoulder friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back transitions to lustrous contrast fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth beige-toned material reduces friction with underlayers, draping neatly even when layered with jackets overhead.\u003cbr\u003eButton tabs at the back hem demonstrate the playful sophistication characteristic of Dries Van Noten, merging decoration with function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front closure features five buttons that gracefully frame the V-zone.\u003cbr\u003eHand-stitched-style keyhole buttonholes paired with substantial four-hole buttons make the opening and closing a tactile pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the neckline sits a vintage label with layered \"D·V·N\" lettering, characteristic of early 1990s production—a detail speaking to the brand's formative period and adding collection-piece value.\u003cbr\u003eThe \"MADE IN BELGIUM\" marking stands as proud testimony to its manufacture in the brand's home country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece employs a velour of 90% cotton and 10% modal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely raised pile creates directional shadow with each passing of the fingertip, a textural luxury born from the material's responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial body characteristic of cotton, combined with modal's fluidity and drape, allows the fabric to settle softly against the body's contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is an amber brown—as if caramelized honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt possesses the depth of amber that transcends simple brown nomenclature, where tonal shifts occur smoothly across its surface as light and pile direction shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone embroidery rises gracefully, orchestrating a presence that holds both warmth and modish sensibility in equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither overstating nor understating itself.\u003cbr\u003eA subtly calibrated palette that harbors \"distinguished distinctness\" within its quiet refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it lightly with jeans or chinos.\u003cbr\u003ePair it with refined pieces like slacks to shift toward a more elevated mood.\u003cbr\u003eIts versatility answers a breadth of styling, serving reliably as a wardrobe anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing both quality and universal design, it possesses a presence unswayed by trend.\u003cbr\u003eOver extended time, it becomes a trusted companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize marked as 50, corresponding roughly to Japanese size M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured against Japanese proportions, this represents a golden size that will suit a wide range of body types.\u003cbr\u003eAs befits a luxury brand, we encourage wearing this piece with refined restraint, at true fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile showing signs of wear and minor soiling, no significant damage that would impair wearability is evident, and the piece remains very wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong contemporary brands, DRIES VAN NOTEN holds a distinctive position for its chromatic and textile chemistry.\u003cbr\u003ePlease experience firsthand this singular luxury brand, one that continues to compose each season through the fusion of varied cultures, tastes, and eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples bearing the vintage label and made in Belgium through the early 1990s possess particular collection value, with scarce market circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remains a rare piece that seldom enters our shop. If you have been searching for such an item, we encourage you not to overlook this opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46167456841906,"sku":"T0278","price":49800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/202505031015.jpg?v=1756736182","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/90s-dries-van-noten-mixed-cotton-velour-vest-size-50","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}