New Dries Van Noten Designer Blends the Archive with a New Voice in Paris

Julian Klausner presented his first womenswear collection as creative director of Dries Van Noten Wednesday at the Opéra Garnier in Paris, a setting that reflected the historical influences woven throughout his designs.

The fall Paris Fashion Week show marked a new chapter for the Belgian house following Van Noten's departure last year after three decades at the helm.