MFW SS 2011 Favourites: Dries van Noten

This collection tops the list in my favourites for the season so far. Even though I admittedly do not follow Men’s Fashion Week religiously, I usually make it a point to see what the Belgian designers have to offer. People like Dries, Raf Simons, and the Antwerp Six never fail to bring a much needed fresh take on menswear that contrasts with the classic romanticism of the Milanese and Parisian fashion houses.

The season’s collection sees ample-sized overcoats, double-breasted jackets, both with ample lapels. Experimentation with bleaching, blotches of paint in denim jeans, cotton shirts bags and jackets. Earth tones like terracotta and ochre.

Once again below I share my favourite shots from the runway collection:

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Watercolour effect seems like a Japanese painting.

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I covet these.

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Sharp suit. Love the ‘wabi sabi’ effect on the material.

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Lovely tailoring. And the only pair of chunky slippers that actually look good.

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All that I can say is.

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Doesn’t look like much until you see the close-ups:

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The belt and bag appear to be in soft leather, texture on the trousers look interesting.

Bag held nonchalantly on model’s hand makes me want to know it better.

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Love the fact that this lightweight coat is round collar.

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I love shiny shiny herringbone shorts in ochre. Not sure why.

photo credits/ full collection on gq.com

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