PFW | Best of Dries Van Noten AW17

PFW | Trends and Highlights (Part 1) - SS15 Menswear Review (Dior Homme, Carven, Hermes, Kenzo, Raf Simons and Dries Van Noten)

We come to the most famous of all Fashion Weeks. Paris Fashion Week is the home of the most creative and sometimes lucrative of all - with a special Haute Couture season. For Spring/Summer 2015 in menswear however, the best shows this time around incorporated the minimalist Parisian. This season's trendiest pieces were all extremely toned down with light but strong emphasis on everyday sophistication. The classic prints and pieces reflect the wardrobe staples of the stylish man.

In this post: Dior Homme, Carven, Hermes, Kenzo, Raf Simons and Dries Van Noten.
In Part 2: Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lanvin, Valentino and Saint Laurent.

5 Trends To Keep A Man Effortlessly Stylish 2013

So we've journeyed through half of 2013 (and a glimpse of what 2014 has to offer), it seems like there's fashion ideas thrown here and there and everywhere. But for menswhere (haha), it is quite safe to bet that these items will continue to be strong for the rest of the year.

Check These Out:

Christopher Kane Mens ss14

DOLCE & GABBANA Mens ss14

Dries Van Noten Mens ss14

JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN ss14

TOPMAN ss14

ZARA Man May Lookbook 2013

Bomber Jackets 
(Look-At-Me)

The structure of this item in menswear supports the main themes of 2013 very well. It is so versatile as a piece that can be extremely casual or layered with shirts for a more structured look. Bombers with large prints are still in and the bolder the better. One of the most stylish additions by Burberry is the metallic bomber.

BURBERRY / DOLCE & GABBANA

Florals
(Darker Paradise)

Flower prints are still blooming. The trend however is shifting focus away from a full and colourful bloom to a darker and more intricate set of florals.

ZARA / Dries Van Noten / TOPMAN

Blue
(Boys)

I love blue and I'm super happy about what has been done with blue. Blue and white, blue and black and an all blue look are excellent choices. 

JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN / GUCCI / PRADA / Christopher Kane

Synthetic
(Kendolls)

Futuristic ideals and synthetic materials make a look very polished and perfect. The materials shine and the themes are of the fascination for science and technology. This style can be mixed up with the old or kept fresh with all new. Sleek is menswear chic.

TOPMAN / Christopher Kane / JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

Loose and Unstructured
(Carefree Sophistication)

As menswear develops, there is more movement away from the traditional rigidities. Unstructured menswear makes a look much more interesting with better texture and with its interactions with the surroundings (wind machine on full capacity please).

DOLCE & GABBANA / Kris Van Assche / Dries Van Noten

Spring & Blooming - Dries Van Noten SS14 Mens

I've been extremely interested in this Belgian superstar's designs since focusing on menswear. The brand has such an interesting story. I came across this label a few years ago looking at magazines of the runway. The label does not believe in haute couture nor does Dries Van Noten advertise. One of the most important ways he creates interesting pieces is through innovative prints and exquisitely put together looks on the runway. Although this season is more about giving a spin on the florals, it nonetheless is impressive by mixing up the modesty and overtly blossoming nature of floral prints. All the looks are posted here.

Outerwear is always very memorable and the palette chosen by Dries Van Noten is very bohemian which works very well with the flowers. The jackets and blazers work really well with layering. I really love the discrete prints and the panels of florals. The structure of the jackets are also closely fitted to give a very well put together look. The explosion of flowers with an earthy palette makes the looks much more interesting and sophisticated.

Discrete prints and textures work well either in contrast with boastful patterns or with simple blocks. The sweater has a very interesting print and buttons, working well with the shorts in the total look. The large sewn on flower is great, creating texture and pattern. Also, the white shirt is nice, as a move away from a plain white shirt. The round sunglasses here work well with the florals and a very simple loose fitting shirt works well with the modest floral pants. Floral belts are great additions too.