"When we were studying at the Royal Antwerp……" — Dries van Noten
"When we were studying at the Royal Antwerp Academy, we were taught to seek inspiration from everyone, everything and everywhere. My parents and grandparents were also a great inspiration for me at a very young age."
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24 Quotes by Dries van Noten
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Enjoy your life, fashion is not that important.
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A few years ago, maybe it was more strange to be outside of the centers of fashion. Now, with the…
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There are boys and girls, there is night and day, but above all there is love.
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For me, restrictions are not always negative. Restrictions can push creativity. I like restrictions.
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I make clothes people can wear; I don't make art.
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Our role is to dream and inspire rather than collude in impacting the reality.
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Various different people have inspired me throughout my career. From Francis Bacon to Vassareli, Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, Cecil…
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I think by my father owning a store, I was definitely aware of the commercial aspect of selling clothes. His…
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I prefer to see a good exhibit sponsored by a brand than a bad exhibit due to lack of funds.
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When I get very stressed, I make jam. I like things that produce a quick result, because fashion has such…
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I prefer ugly things. I prefer things which are surprising.
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Fashion shows are really my way of communication.
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