“DRIES VAN NOTEN” 90’s–Early 00’s Cashmere and silk layered belted cardigan

There is a pull near the collar of the back body.

Known as one of the designers from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp in Belgium, Dries Van Noten has established a global reputation with collections that fuse traditional tailoring with poetic use of materials. We are proud to present a piece that beautifully contrasts different textures.

This masterpiece features a bold combination of high-quality cashmere knit and lightweight silk chiffon.

The body, knitted from soft cashmere, has a deep, warm texture that evokes a quiet warmth. The flowing silk chiffon layered over it sways with movement, creating a light, lively expression, making the material itself function as part of the design—an impressive feature.

The sleeves are made of semi-transparent silk chiffon, creating a natural visual layering by softly blending with skin tones, while contrasting beautifully with the warmth of cashmere, allowing you to feel both quiet elegance and poetic mood simultaneously.

The front is designed as a long cardigan without buttons, and tying the included belted waist creates a gentle rhythm in the silhouette, softly enveloping the body’s lines while also presenting a structured form—an example of Dries’s characteristic calculated pattern work.

What’s particularly noteworthy is the delicate sewing at the junction of the cashmere and silk, almost leaving the edges raw, which intentionally leaves an impression of incompleteness, giving depth to the garment. This nuance of unfinished beauty strongly reflects the design philosophy seen in Dries Van Noten’s collections from the late 1990s to early 2000s.

Regarding the era, the main label features the brand name and the word "Small" in script, printed in the same color, and uses an old-fashioned care label with traditional washing symbols, indicating it predates the adoption of multilingual satin tags. It is estimated to be from the transitional period around the late 1990s to 2002, making it a valuable archive reflecting Dries Van Noten’s design philosophy from that era.

Especially recommended for those who want to enjoy the poetic expression created by the contrast of materials or seek clothing that speaks of personality through structure and texture rather than excessive decoration, adding a subtle depth to everyday style.

Styling-wise, pairing this item with beautifully draping slacks or simple dress pants enhances its vertical lines, creating a layered look that playfully reveals lightweight innerwear. Draping it over flowing long skirts or minimal dresses accentuates the contrast of materials, resulting in a mode style that exudes quiet elegance regardless of gender.

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