Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten is stepping down as creative director at the end of June

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten says he will step down from his namesake brand at the end of June. Van Noten has for almost four decades dazzled the fashion world with his luscious use of colors and fabrics. The 65-year-old said in a statement on Tuesday that the 2025 men’s spring-summer collection will be the last in his current role. He added that the women’s collection will be designed by his studio. Van Noten’s successor will be announced at a later stage. He said he felt it was time "for a new generation of talents to bring their vision to the brand.”