Oversized sweaters by Dries Van Noten

Just a few months back, when the chic Palais Royal was "flooded" with fashion socialites, Dries Van Noten not only had the delightful pleasure of opening his first boutique in that same city, but he also presented a very well-crafted collection. Edgier than ever, the Belgian born designer, elaborated savvy garments that combined the eclectic contemporary scene with the exquisite old Antwerp.

Among the gorgeous pieces Dries offered for this upcoming fall, the oversized sweater captured my attention. It's not the cut nor the fabric that makes them so incredibly desirable, but it's the combination of styles that these sweaters represent.

The first one(left); it's hip, yet classical.The deep "twisted" v-neck shows some reminiscence of Sonia Rykiel's work in menswear fashion, while the crossed button line adds an entirely new perspective to it. Diversity comes with gray, not only for the garment itself, but for the color palette used by Dries.

Grunge,urban and heroin chic, clash together to create the second oversized sweater(right). This sweater will not only define the outfit anyone might be wearing, but it will give uniqueness to the aesthetic he is pulling off. You might wonder how a "simple looking" sweater might do that, and the answer is by balancing in a proper way your outfit. With some skinny jeans or some slim slacks, this sweater will look fabulous; it doesn't matter if they are blue, black or plaid, the Van Noten sweater will rock your costume.

Adding a little more flavor and singularity, is the third oversized sweater. Representing Dries Van Noten's traditional taste for exotic, yet structural colors and shapes, this sweater could be seen as Dries's signature piece of this last fashion show. It combines new and fresh with tradition in a marvelous way.

Photo Courtesy: Dries Van Noten