PAUSE Highlights: Dries Van Noten’s Greatest Moments

In March 2024, Dries Van Noten left the fashion world reeling when he announced his retirement from his namesake label. After working in the industry for 38 years, he bowed out as creative director with his Men’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. The 66-year-old explained the reasoning behind his departure on social media: “Now, I want to shift my focus to all the things I never had the time for.” Fortunately, Van Noten won’t be stepping back entirely, continuing to exercise his artistic talents by remaining involved in the brand’s beauty business and stores. His successor is yet to be named and apparently, the search for the founder’s replacement is ongoing. In his goodbye letter, he stated “in due time, we will announce the designer who will continue the story of the DVN Men & Women.” Read more at Pause.