Dries Van Noten held his Spring/Summer 2015 men's collection show in the Grand Palais' old carriage shed, now a parking lot.

The designer took inspiration from ballet, including ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, and director Ken Russell's "Valentino."

Models appeared wearing nude innerwear as music created for Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's work, which sounded like a repetitive short drum beat, played. Some looks were combined with holster-like decorations, creating a hard-edged image. The Gothic R that appeared as a print motif was created in collaboration with fashion illustrator Richard Haines.

Gown-style clothing reminiscent of Nureyev, a Central Asian artist, was referenced in various looks. It was a strong and masculine collection that pleasantly overturned the feminine and chic image of Dries Van Noten.