Raf Simons fans on his label’s enduring legacy
After 27 years, the Belgian designer announced the closing of his namesake label. Here, stylists, photographers and designers reflect on the riot, rebellion and influence of Raf Simons.
After 27 years, the Belgian designer announced the closing of his namesake label. Here, stylists, photographers and designers reflect on the riot, rebellion and influence of Raf Simons.
One for the die hard fans, the designer’s AW21 collection references his sci-fi past in oversized knitwear and impeccable tailoring. But his style diktats are, as ever, filtering downwards to define the next youth culture movement.
Last night, the designer traded Paris for London for the first time, taking over the mammoth Printworks club in what felt like a celebration of Britain’s nightlife heyday.
Titled “Possible Feelings”, the duo’s second collection zeroes in on tactility, sensuality and the physical and emotional way that clothes make us feel. All this, and long johns – soon to be the menswear piece of the season!
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Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’s second collection as creative directors sees the grandeur of cinematic glamour merge with a palpable optimism for a freeing post-pandemic world.
For their second joint collaboration, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons bring us bucket hats and thigh-skimming skorts, just in time for Hot Boy Summer.
If there’s anyone who can design for utility as we almost return to normality, it’s Miuccia Prada. And when Raf Simons casts a vibrant net over her practical pieces, they both hit the sweet spot.
2021 in review: As we geared towards a summer of hedonism, the anti-climatic months were exacerbated by collections pointing to practicality in September. Here’s how fashion found its libido, only to remind us of the dreaded 9 to 5.
Recently, Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons and Rick Owens have shown strength, courage and resistance in the face of war and destruction.
Because we’re so good to you, here are our top picks from the Men’s AW20 shows, featuring Martine Rose, Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Dior and more.
Sankuanz, Off-White, JW Anderson, Y-Project, Valentino, Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Louis Vuitton, Berluti, GmbH, Dior, Vetements, Balmain, Loewe, Sacai, Jacquemus, Lanvin, Craig Green, Ludovic De Saint Sernin, Acne Studios and Alyx.
Give the January blues the boot with our edit of the best stompers to buy right now, including Bottega Veneta, Raf Simons, Diesel, Our Legacy – and even some on-sale gems.
We’re having a Big Bally Moment, as proven by Y/Project and Loewe at the AW22 menswear shows. But what’s really lurking behind the apocalyptic-leaning trend?
This year, menswear is opting for the big shoulder. It’s time to take up even more space, boys… though you don’t really need it, do you?
Fendace, Gucci and Balenciaga, Balenciaga and The Simpsons (!): this year has seen a wave of fashion moments that cause ripples and disruption, taking things to the next level.
The culture clashing menswear designer explores heritage and identity in his debut collection with the iconic brand.