Dries Van Noten

He was born in Antwerp in 1958 to a family of tailors. His family ensured that he had a good knowledge of the fashion world an early age. He graduated from Antwerp's Royal Academy in design and did freelance work to produce his own collection. He has opened many boutiques and sells men's, women's and accessories worldwide.

 In 2009 he opened a boutique in Tokyo and a men's store in Paris in 2010. For his Fall 2011 women's collection he dedicated it to a "Liberal Woman" and brings 2 key flavors for fall: David Bowie and the Ballets Russes.

Sources:
http://www.driesvannoten.be/info-bio.php
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2011RTW-DVNOTEN/