Just 22 weeks ago Dries Van Noten announced Julian Klausner as their new Creative Director. The 33 year old Belgian designer who worked alongside Dries on the women's collections since 2018 is now leading the house.
For me, as long as Julian keeps the soul of the brand alive, the rest he can fill in the way he wants,” Van Noten quickly adds. “I also expect that, because I think it would be a pity to just make interpretations of things we did in the past. That’s not how I worked, and that’s the last thing that I would expect from the person who comes after me.
“I am beyond thrilled to oversee the upcoming seasons as we begin the next chapter for this house,” Klausner said of his new role. “The incomparable legacy that Dries is leaving behind is monumental, serving as an endless source of precious inspiration. I look forward to embarking on new ambitious challenges while honouring the heritage we all cherish.”
2025 has also seen the opening of grand new Dries Van Noten flagship stores in New York and London. The New York store on the iconic Mercer St in Soho is the first New York City stand alone store for Dries.
In London, set within a former bank, Dries Van Noten Hanover Square offers an immersive journey through fashion, perfume and beauty, antiques and design. The ground floor is dedicated to Dries Van Noten’s women’s ready-to-wear collections, along with fashion accessories and beauty.
Poepke has proudly represented Dries Van Noten since 2001, while we will miss Dries we are truly excited about the future of the brand and can't wait to see Julian's second women's collection for Dries Van Noten in Milan this June.