A year into his role as creative director of Dries Van Noten, Julian Klausner explored coming-of-age for his sophomore Men’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection in Paris. There were a lot of collegiate references from the capes and kilts, to the strict tailoring and reimagined crest. He said the collection was about “praising the joy of new beginnings.”
Klausner played with proportions, from the baggy shorts and oversized blazers, to the slim, long coats and cropped knits. Knitwear was a key feature, done in Fairisle patterns, argyle, stripes, and cable knit, often layered over button-downs, under blazers, or mixed together. The colour palette stayed overall on the more muted side with pops of Fruitella pastels for good measure.
“I was thinking of the emotion of being attached to a particular garment and the spontaneous ways to wear it,” said Klausner. That playful sensibility came through in the styling and array of lively prints. The all-over burred florals came from a printed out polaroid, seen on various garments, while traditional checks and plaid, were spotted on coats, shirts, and vests. Even paisley and geometric prints made the cut.
The accessories stayed on theme, with generous satchels, backpacks, and ready-for-class footwear like sneakers, hi-top boxing shoes, and Oxfords with brogue detailing. It’s clear that Klausner’s vision for fall is about honouring nostalgia, while having fun in the present.
Discover the collection below.
Photos courtesy of Dries Van Noten.