While studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Belgian designer Dries Van Noten worked as a freelance designer and presented his first ready-to-wear collection in London in 1986. Combining bohemian, casual and sportswear, Dries Van Noten is recognized for his avant-garde and eclectic creations as well as his remarkable expertise. His style is also distinguished by a profusion of prints and patterns made from premium quality materials. Between textile experiments and new embroidery techniques, Dries Van Noten creates his creations in luxurious and natural materials.