Dries van Noten

For me, it's really like, okay, if you go far with the unexpected materials and unexpected proportions or volumes, then keep the…

— Dries van Noten

In the 1980s, I was quite well known for my knitwear, and a lot of inspiration came from carpets, where I found…

— Dries van Noten

For me, a show is an event - something we work toward that focuses an idea.

— Dries van Noten

I try to be as independent as possible.

— Dries van Noten

Change is not always bad. Change can be good.

— Dries van Noten

I make clothes people can wear; I don't make art.

— Dries van Noten

I look back on shows now that I thought were good, and I don't like them so much anymore. Or criticism I…

— Dries van Noten

To create a collection, you need a narrative - an explanation to tell the team.

— Dries van Noten