Recently I had the pleasure of doing a project with the iconic department store of cool, Barneys NY. I was given the delicious assignment of choosing any designer in the store and styling an exclusive head-to-toe look. Then I was to take two pieces from the look and style it with anything else in the store. My first thought, before I even browsed the store, was that I wanted to choose Dries van Noten, I did not even think it, I just knew it. I surprised even myself.
Lately when I have gone into that store, and I do often, in the corner of my eye I started to notice Dries. For the last few seasons I have included him in the runway picks for my Weekend Fashion Bibliography. Last year he begins to appear in my Pinterest boards. I have announced his upcoming documentary. I wore his coat in a dream and his garments have danced around the edges of my awareness. I keep feeling the pull of them. It is similar to the deep attraction I felt for Gucci when the collection evoked images of bespectacled nerdy girls who still managed to be cool or when Prada showed a parade of traveling women. They were clothes I wanted because they somehow felt right for the life I was living at the time. They conveyed something about me. The stuff of clothes, life, dreams and reality.
My Dries dream tells me there is an “unthought known” about this designer that resonates with the life I am starting to live now. Yet until very recently I have not worn his clothes. So I decided to start doing some research and write a post about him for next Monday as a way to explore the architecture of my dream. Moments later the news that he had just shown his 100th collection in Paris popped up on my screen. The celebration: Ageless Beauty. Stay tuned.
Did you ever feel a garment was beckoning you?
I have the experience of feeling a garment beckoning me frequently! I am laughing at the thought however, because I have to dress for my real life. For example, Lord knows I would adore almost any of the Dries pieces from that show. But I live in the hinterlands! At least sometimes I fall in love with things that fit my environment and lifestyle.
Can’t wait to have the vicarious pleasure of seeing what you do with this Barney’s opportunity!
I have the experience of feeling a garment beckoning me frequently! I am laughing at the thought however, because I have to dress for my real life. For example, Lord knows I would adore almost any of the Dries pieces from that show. But I live in the hinterlands! At least sometimes I fall in love with things that fit my environment and lifestyle.
Can’t wait to have the vicarious pleasure of seeing what you do with this Barney’s opportunity!
I just want to say I enjoy your writing and instagram feed so much. I am glad opportunities are coming your way!
Like Linda, I get vicarious pleasure from your posts Lyn. I live in a small conservative city and work in a high school and have no wish to be too radical in my choice of outfits. Even when I travel to big cities like Melbourne and Sydney In Australia, I rarely see anyone dressed like you. There are amazing outfits in the boutiques but I never see them being worn. Perhaps I just move in the wrong milieu!
I have always loved Dries Van Noten ,Lyn, and I thought of you when I read about his 100th show and the models he had used (perhaps it will be you next time!). Loooking forward to you post on Monday!
All the signs are there, Lyn! What you are seeking is seeking you. I was beckoned by a jacket at the Victoria and Albert gift shop yesterday. I resisted but it persisted. Its by beautiful small house called "Kiraku" (comfort). Behind the beckoning, all the things I care about; sustainability, thoughtful innovative design, and much care. I can feel it all when I wear it.
I look forward to your post!
All the signs are there, Lyn! What you are seeking is seeking you. I was beckoned by a jacket at the Victoria and Albert gift shop yesterday. I resisted but it persisted. Its by beautiful small house called "Kiraku" (comfort). Behind the beckoning, all the things I care about; sustainability, thoughtful innovative design, and much care. I can feel it all when I wear it.
I look forward to your post!
Cannot wait to see more! For me likely a Lanvin coat. Most of them:) ?
Oh my dear, how I love the way you can capture the mystery, romance and passion for the power of well chosen garments. Pieces that speak directly to ones soul at the time! Can’t wait to hear and see more of your fascinating project!
xoxo
Tamera Beardsley
Oh my dear, how I love the way you can capture the mystery, romance and passion for the power of well chosen garments. Pieces that speak directly to ones soul at the time! Can’t wait to hear and see more of your fascinating project!
xoxo
Tamera Beardsley