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Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten closed out his 38-year career this weekend with a final runway show in Paris.
Why it matters: His retirement, announced in March, shocked an industry long-accustomed to abrupt or overdue exits, the New York Times notes.
Van Noten has produced 129 catwalks and 150 collections known for their color and clashing textures, and his brand helped recast Belgium as a country that could stand out in fashion.
A piece of advice for young designers: "Take your time. I think young people want to go too fast. The internet is fantastic to get known in a very short time to make things happen. But you're also burned very quickly, and I think once burnt, they don't often give you a second chance," he told Vogue Business.
