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.

It's been a big bumper week in fash-un! Now, slip your bibs on and tuck in to these stories. They're piping hot!

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.

Recently, Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons and Rick Owens have shown strength, courage and resistance in the face of war and destruction.

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.

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.