Kris Van Assche

Raf Simons and Kris Van Assche Don't Hang Out
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Dior Designers Raf Simons and Kris Van Assche Aren't Exactly Buddies Yet

>> Raf Simons has been the artistic director of the women's division of Dior for a few weeks now but hasn't spent much of that time with his menswear counterpart Kris Van Assche.
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>> Raf Simons has been the artistic director of the women's division of Dior for a few weeks now but hasn't spent much of that time with his menswear counterpart Kris Van Assche.

Van Assche, seen above, hosted a party at the Dior men's pop-up store in New York this weekend and told WWD that he and Simons have "never been in the same place at the same time so we never got close. But I hugely admire his work."

Both men are Belgian designers who got famous for their innovative menswear, but Van Assche says that just because he and Simons come from common backgrounds doesn't mean that they have a similar aesthetic.

"I think it’s a bit of a cliché, no?" he said of that idea. He added that Simons's appointment is "great news. Let's just wait and see how he decides to express himself."

Simons was named as John Galliano's successor at Dior in early April. He'd been creative director of Jil Sander since 2005 but was ousted when Sander herself returned as the brand's designer. Van Assche was Hedi Slimane's first assistant at Dior Homme and left to present his first menswear collection in 2005. He was named design director at Dior Homme in 2007.

Photo: Kris Van Assche takes a bow at the Fall 2012 show for his eponymous menswear label.

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>> Kris Van Assche Makes First US Trip While at Dior Homme for Fashion's Night Out — Kris Van Assche is making his first official press trip stateside since he started at Dior Homme in March 2007 — and the event is open to the public.
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>> Kris Van Assche Makes First US Trip While at Dior Homme for Fashion's Night Out — Kris Van Assche is making his first official press trip stateside since he started at Dior Homme in March 2007 — and the event is open to the public. In honor of Fashion's Night Out in New York, he's making a personal appearance Sept. 10 on the third floor at Barneys from 8-9 PM, where he will be available for chatting and signing Dior Homme sneakers. [FNO]

Kris Van Assche's Fall Collection Hits Oak
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Kris Van Assche's Fall Collection Hits Oak

Kris Van Assche's Fall collection is not only sexy, but it's also wearable.
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Kris Van Assche's Fall collection is not only sexy, but it's also wearable. In hues of mostly black, blue, and white, you'll find the items easy to pair together or wear as separates. We're digging the silk boxer shorts — the ultimate tough, yet pretty piece.

J.M. Weston Launches Collaboration Range
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J.M. Weston Launches Collaboration Range

French shoemaker J.M. Weston will reveal a handful of one-off designs this evening as part of a traveling exhibit titled, “Humeurs, an encounter between artists and artisans.”.
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J.M. Weston Launches Collaboration Range

French shoemaker J.M. Weston will reveal a handful of one-off designs this evening as part of a traveling exhibit titled, “Humeurs, an encounter between artists and artisans.”. The shoes, designed by Dior Homme creative director Kris Van Assche, architect Frank Gehry, footwear designer Michel Perry, industrial designer Martin Szekely and gallerist Clemence Krzentowski, represent the marriage between the artist and craftsman--a relationship inherent to the J.M. Weston brand. Below, check out a preview of the one-off designs which are available immediately by special request. 

Frank Gehry for J.M. Weston Kris Van Assche for J.M. Weston Clemence Krzentowski for J.M. Weston Martin Szekely for J.M. Weston Michel Perry for J.M. Weston
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Olivier Theyskens Is Still at Nina Ricci's Table
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Olivier Theyskens Is Still at Nina Ricci's Table

>> Although sources are saying that Puig already has a new designer lined up to take Oliver Theyskens's spot at Nina Ricci, he looked right at home at the Ricci table last night during the annual Sidaction AIDS benefit gala, right down the way from Nina Ricci president Manuel Puig.  Maybe he's going to ride out his contract until October, after all?  But it another fashion fixture who was on everyone's minds last night — Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, making her first appearance at a fashion event and breaking her usual ties with Dior by wearing Yves Saint Laurent as the guest of Pierre Berge.*image: source, source
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Diane Kruger, Olivier Theyskens, Lou Doillon

>> Although sources are saying that Puig already has a new designer lined up to take Oliver Theyskens's spot at Nina Ricci, he looked right at home at the Ricci table last night during the annual Sidaction AIDS benefit gala, right down the way from Nina Ricci president Manuel Puig.  Maybe he's going to ride out his contract until October, after all?  But it another fashion fixture who was on everyone's minds last night — Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, making her first appearance at a fashion event and breaking her usual ties with Dior by wearing Yves Saint Laurent as the guest of Pierre Berge.
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Clemence Poesy Diane Kruger Vanessa Paradis Bianca Brandolini, Giambattista Valli Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Pierre Berge Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Nathalie and Sonia Rykiel
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Gareth Pugh

>> INSIDER WIRE —Earlier this week, deputy managing director at Christian Dior (and LVMH heiress) Delphine Arnault sat front row at Gareth Pugh's debut menswear show, prompting rumors that he is being looked at to either consult for Dior Homme or perhaps take over from Kris van Assche.  So far, there's only been denial from both camps — Delphine chalked her appearance up to "always [being] interested in young designers," and a Pugh spokesman assured: "There have been no discussions whatsoever with Dior or LVMH about any kind of design role."
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>> INSIDER WIRE —Earlier this week, deputy managing director at Christian Dior (and LVMH heiress) Delphine Arnault sat front row at Gareth Pugh's debut menswear show, prompting rumors that he is being looked at to either consult for Dior Homme or perhaps take over from Kris van Assche.  So far, there's only been denial from both camps — Delphine chalked her appearance up to "always [being] interested in young designers," and a Pugh spokesman assured: "There have been no discussions whatsoever with Dior or LVMH about any kind of design role." [WWD]
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Paris Day Three In Love With Theatrics!
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Paris Day Three In Love With Theatrics!

The third day of Paris menswear shows hasn't even commenced and already we've counted three shows where the final walk-through is choreographed like some kind of model showdown.
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The third day of Paris menswear shows hasn't even commenced and already we've counted three shows where the final walk-through is choreographed like some kind of model showdown. Kind of silly, isn't it? We suppose boys will be boys! Above Thierry Mugler and just below that, Rick Owens. Kris Van Assche also opted for this finishing touch. Only time will tell if others will follow...