A new creative power structure in fashion is beginning to emerge. Recently, five months after Dries Van Noten (the man) shocked the style world by retiring, Dries Van Noten (the brand) named Julian Klausner as its new creative director, elevating a longtime member of the design team to the top post.
Klausner will be in charge of both womenswear and menswear for the house, which is known for its relaxed silhouettes and dramatic melanges of colours and prints.
