Dries Van Noten, Baron Van Noten (born 12 May 1958 in Antwerp) is a Belgian fashion designer and an eponymous fashion brand, which he co-founded with CEO and business partner Christine Mathys.[1]
Early life and education
Van Noten was born into a family of garment makers and traders – his father owned a menswear shop, while his grandfather was a tailor. He graduated in 1980 from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.[2]
Career
Van Noten freelanced for a variety of local designers before launching a menswear line in 1986.[3] That year, he presented his first menswear collection in London as part of The Antwerp Six collective. That led to a small order from Barneys New York