"DRIES VAN NOTTEN" Beautiful faded tailored jacket

We are pleased to present a unique collection from Dries Van Notten, a Belgian designer who is one of the Antwerp Six, who strives for high fashion with his impeccable craftsmanship and dynamic yet balanced designs.

This exquisite tailored jacket from DRIES VAN NOTEN is made from deep, jet-black cotton, with a soft drape achieved through repeated washings and a slightly lighter fade on the seam allowances and edges of the lapels, creating a shaded black.

The slightly peaked lapels are slightly wider and the stitching is subtle, giving the jacket a clean look. The double-breasted front has buttons positioned slightly lower, maintaining a vertical line even when fastened. Small welt pockets are placed at the chest, and flap pockets around the waist stabilize the center of gravity. The back is curved to fit the body, and the natural shoulders with minimal shoulder padding create a relaxed and beautiful look just by putting it on. The full-button cuffs give the jacket a refined look, and the lightweight construction, rather than a full lining, broadens its range of use from spring and autumn to the start of winter.

The fade doesn't fade uniformly across the entire garment, but rather creates a "stepped fade" where a charcoal-toned tone subtly blends in along the edges, seams, lapel cuffs, and pocket openings, which are exposed to light. The unevenness of the fabric is directly converted into shadows, so the black doesn't look flat, and contrasts are created as the garment moves, which is its charm. Furthermore, even with the wear caused by washing, the fabric maintains its firmness, and the balance between the neatness of tailoring and the look derived from workwear is typical of Dries.

To style it, first combine a silk shirt with wool straight trousers and finish with square-toe mid-heel boots, and the faded shadows and the gloss of the shirt will complement each other for an urban look. Next, layer a ribbed turtleneck with a bias-effect skirt and finish with knee-length leather boots, and the contrast of the different materials will bring out the washed black of the jacket.

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