Belgian fashion designer and Antwerp Six member; founded his eponymous label in 1986, sold a majority stake to Puig in 2018, stepped down as creative director in June 2024, and co-founded the Fondazione Dries Van Noten in Venice in 2025 with partner Patrick Vangheluwe.
- Born
- 1958
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Roles
- fashion-designer, founder
Connections
Outbound
- Creative director of → Dries Van Noten (1986-2024)
- References → Phoebe Philo — parallel 2024 exits
Inbound
- Fondazione Dries Van Noten → Produced by
- The Only True Protest Is Beauty → Curated by
- Geert Bruloot → Contributed to
Posts
- Fashion Exits 2026: Philo and Van Noten 29 Apr 2026
- Fondazione Dries Van Noten Opens in Venice 30 Apr 2026
- Venice Biennale 2026 Patron Pavilions 2 May 2026
- Frédéric Arnault and Loro Piana's First Year 5 May 2026