Julian Klausner's debut for Dries Van Noten: A dialogue between past and future
Dries van Noten AW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight The highly anticipated debut of Julian Klausner as creative director of Dries van Noten has finally taken place. On Wednesday, 5 March, he unveiled his first collection for the renowned Belgian fashion house at the opulent Palais Garnier opera house in Paris. “This collection is a celebration of transformation – the quiet yet powerful dialogue between past and future that lies at the heart of Dries van Noten,” Klausner explained his vision. Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight One of the most striking elements of his debut was the show’s sombre opening. A monochrome palette of deep black and moody hues dominated the runway at first, before gradually giving way to an explosion of colour. Then, the house’s signature mastery of pattern came into full play: olive green met violet, checks clashed with polka dots, burnt orange merged with grey, green dots contrasted against purple, while pink and red created an unexpectedly harmonious pairing. As always, the richness of materials – silk, jacquards, velvet, fringes, and tassel-like embellishments – underscored the inimitable aesthetic of Dries van Noten. Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launcmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Julian Klausner draws inspiration from the Paris Opera for his Dries van Noten debut The choice of venue was no coincidence – the Palais Garnier served as a major source of inspiration for Klausner. He described his vision: “I imagined women wandering through the opera house, picking up fabrics and objects, tying them together with a shoelace as they searched for an answer to an unknown question.” This poetic imagery translated directly into the collection, with references to the opera’s lavish interiors reflected in opulent velvets, carpet-like jacquard fabrics, and decorative tassels. Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Despite the house’s eclectic nature, nothing in this collection felt random. On the contrary, every detail was meticulously considered. The materials and patterns of the garments were echoed in the accessories, with bags and shoes crafted in perfect harmony with the clothing. Thoughtful references also appeared in belts, collars, and coats, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic throughout. Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight A debut collection can be a defining moment for a creative director – in recent years, several designers have had to step down after an underwhelming first showing. But for Klausner, this seems highly unlikely. Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, and as he stepped onto the runway for his final bow, he was met with warm applause from the audience. Dries van Noten AW25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Julian Klausner neemt voor het eerst een buiging als creatief directeur van Dries van Noten. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@fashionunited.com
The highly anticipated debut of Julian Klausner as creative director of Dries van Noten has finally taken place. On Wednesday, 5 March, he unveiled his first collection for the renowned Belgian fashion house at the opulent Palais Garnier opera house in Paris.
“This collection is a celebration of transformation – the quiet yet powerful dialogue between past and future that lies at the heart of Dries van Noten,” Klausner explained his vision.
One of the most striking elements of his debut was the show’s sombre opening. A monochrome palette of deep black and moody hues dominated the runway at first, before gradually giving way to an explosion of colour.
Then, the house’s signature mastery of pattern came into full play: olive green met violet, checks clashed with polka dots, burnt orange merged with grey, green dots contrasted against purple, while pink and red created an unexpectedly harmonious pairing. As always, the richness of materials – silk, jacquards, velvet, fringes, and tassel-like embellishments – underscored the inimitable aesthetic of Dries van Noten.
Julian Klausner draws inspiration from the Paris Opera for his Dries van Noten debut
The choice of venue was no coincidence – the Palais Garnier served as a major source of inspiration for Klausner. He described his vision: “I imagined women wandering through the opera house, picking up fabrics and objects, tying them together with a shoelace as they searched for an answer to an unknown question.”
This poetic imagery translated directly into the collection, with references to the opera’s lavish interiors reflected in opulent velvets, carpet-like jacquard fabrics, and decorative tassels.
Despite the house’s eclectic nature, nothing in this collection felt random. On the contrary, every detail was meticulously considered. The materials and patterns of the garments were echoed in the accessories, with bags and shoes crafted in perfect harmony with the clothing. Thoughtful references also appeared in belts, collars, and coats, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic throughout.
A debut collection can be a defining moment for a creative director – in recent years, several designers have had to step down after an underwhelming first showing. But for Klausner, this seems highly unlikely. Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, and as he stepped onto the runway for his final bow, he was met with warm applause from the audience.
FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@fashionunited.com
This article was translated to English using an AI tool.
