Creative director Julian Klausner delivers a fluid, breezy masterclass in men's summer dressing

In the middle of a scorching Parisian heatwave, <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion/julian-klausner-dries-van-noten-creative-director-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dries Van Noten</a> provided the ultimate visual and physical relief. Inside a stark white venue, the show began with the entire front row waving identical white fans to the peaceful sounds of orchestral clarinet, birds chirping, and soft piano. This cooling, immersive atmosphere set the stage for one of the most anticipated moments of the season: <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion/who-is-julian-klausner-dries-van-noten-creative-director" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julian Klausner</a>’s debut menswear collection for the house, following the legendary <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion/dries-van-noten-career-fashion-shows-history-brand-bio-designer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">founder’s retirement</a> in 2024.
Stepping into this new era, the clothing felt perfectly tailored for the current summer heat—so much so that every local in attendance was probably wishing they could buy the pieces right off the runway. The show opened with an all-nude monochromatic look featuring silk micro-shorts, a floor-length coat, leather gloves, and animal-print loafers. From that first look onward, Klausner embraced a deeply androgynous narrative, mixing deeply plunged U-necklines, boat-neck tops, and transparent organza shirts with relaxed silk bombers and fluid trousers.

Dries Van Noten Men's Spring/Summer. Getty Images.

Beyond the breezy silhouettes, the real highlight was the expert layering of textures. The runway was a lesson in textile friction, pairing delicate sequined <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/men/mens-summer-shorts-shopping-menswear-celine-rhude" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shorts</a> and embroidered sheer tops with bold leopard-print gloves and <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/men/necklace-bag-accessory-leather-pouch-mens-style-fashion-trends-spring-summer-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bags</a>. The color palette slowly shifted from creamy nudes, peaches, and camels into cool ice blues, deep burgundy, and purple. Naturally, the summer theme extended to the prints, featuring beach-ready pink and blue tartans alongside obvious nature-inspired graphics of plants and blooming flowers.
That same effortless energy carried over into the footwear and styling, which leaned entirely into soft femininity. Male models walked in a versatile mix of animal-print loafers, ballet flats, delicate sandals, and even <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion/jelly-sandals-trend-how-to-style-comeback-designer-luxury-where-to-shop" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jelly flip-flops</a>, accessorized with statement brooches and layered necklaces. By the time the show closed to the nostalgic notes of "Daydream" by the Gunter Kallmann Choir, watching the models walk together felt like looking at a literal beach sunset—a perfect blend of sun, sky, water, and sand.
Below, explore all of the looks from the Dries Van Noten Men's Spring/Summer 2027 collection.

Dries Van Noten Men's Spring/Summer 2027

DRIES VAN NOTEN - MEN SPRING SUMMER 2027

Dries Van Noten Brings a Cooling Sunset to Men's Spring/Summer 2027

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