NOTEN, Dries Van
A Golden Anniversary 1-50
Antwerp, N.V. Van Noten Andries, 2005
4to, black cloth cover, [328] pp.; nice copy
First and only edition, one of 1000 hand-numbered copies with original John Ross polaroid for Show No. 50 (Paris, October 6, 2004) in envelope tipped-in at rear. Signed by Van Noten as “Dries”. Comes with the invitation card to the book presentation in an intact black envelope and addressed to Belgian fashion icon Ghislaine Nuytten. Very luxurious and well-documented publication to celebrate the golden anniversary of the Belgian fashion house Dries Van Noten. Contains detailed specifications of all shows and invitations produced since 1991, biographic information, an interview with Van Noten and contributions from other special guests. Dries Van Noten (1958) is a Belgian fashion designer and an eponymous fashion brand, which he co-founded in 1985 with CEO and business partner Christine Mathys.
