AW14 Backzip Bomber Jacket

AW14 Backzip Bomber Jacket from Dries Van Noten Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious fashion schools, boasting an extremely impressive line of alumni since its founding in 1663. Standing at the pinnacle is a portion of the 1980 graduating class, commonly referred to as “The Antwerp Six”. One member of this iconic group, Dries van Noten, launched his eponymous label in 1986 and quickly became an international success.  Born to a family of tailors, Van Noten entered the fashion design course of Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts at the age of 18. Upon graduation, he worked as a consultant designer before releasing his first menswear collection to critical acclaim. Western audiences embraced his designs wholeheartedly, of which only seemed to increase in reverence over time.  2014 saw the grand opening of Dries Van Noten, “Inspirations,” a first ever exhibition featuring Van Noten’s designs and influences at the Musée des Art