PARIS, Mar 9, 2003/ FW/ --- If there is one thing that Dries Van Noten fans will be assured this coming fall and winter, they will be warm.

The designer sent a collection of wraps, sweaters and coats in sorbet colors guaranteed to keep the northwind away.

Using solids and graphical prints, the knitwear is a delicious way to dress up during those cool autumn nights.

The models wearing bobby socks with their high heels gave a very youthful look, expanding the designer's target market to the school hallway fashionistas when the fall term starts.

There is also a lot of pieces for the twenty-something and thirty-something crowd, the main clientele of Dries Van Noten.

Wraps, jackets and coats trimmed with fur, and of course the sorbet sweaters and wraps will make them very happy.

Notable piece is a kimono-inspired jacket in green brocade with floral trimmings. It was signature Dries Van Noten - the use of contrasting elements converged into one garment.

A very strong collection under Dries Van Noten's belt which reinforces his reputation as one of the emerging designers to watch in Paris.

Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten