Dries, Please . . .

I love clothing and accessories that are off the beaten path--the more eccentric the better.





And with this first day of spring, it's time to store my shearling bag and find something less wintery but still whimsical.



I pulled out a favourite bag by Dries Van Noten, a slender black envelope on a strap with a craftsperson-inspired brass "buckle."

And as if the designer is in agreement, today the New York Times published the illustrated Dries Van Noten interview, which I include, with charming animation, here.

So I decided it's a good day to enjoy a Dries retrospective, with some favourite looks over the years (including Harry the pup).