Simons collections, particularly until 2002, when he sent a. On a platform of compacted soda cans, raf simons presented a treatise on consumer culture for spring 2003. Raf simons ss 2002 woe onto those who spit on the fear generation. The raf simons pyramid bomber will be made available for sale via grailed at 424 on fairfax later this month. Jul 25, 2017 the video, which features playboi carti, lil uzi vert, frank ocean, and quavo, takes its most direct inspiration from simons iconic springsummer 2002 collection, with its flaretoting models, whose faces were wrapped in scarves something that simons teased in his fallwinter 2001 collection. Jan 27, 2017 raf simons has settled in to new york. In this stunning photographic book, id celebrates raf simons own menswear label, his work for jil sander, and his new appointment of dior. Raf simons sterling ruby fallwinter 2014 lookbook by soto. It came soon after the events of 911, when not only the united states, but. Jun 30, 2008 raf simons first collection presented at the daniele ghiselli showroom in milan. Simons was the creative director for jil sander womens wear line from 2005 until early 2012. Asap mobs raf video was inspired by a visual lookbook for raf. Fall 2001 marked simonss return to fashion after a oneyear sabbatical. Raf simons aw 200203 virginia creeper raf simons, raf.
Raf simons s invitation was a cryptic list of people, places, and things that have made a difference to the world. This is the lookbook for what could well have been the most important. Raf simons springsummer 2002 fashion show, fashion design, mens fashion, fashion. A collection of 24 sheets including eleven portraits, fortyfour runway shots on eight sheets and five text sheets, including a cryptic class of 84 list of names. Jan 15, 2014 this pin was discovered by joel mojica. August 2016 raf simons has been named the new chief creative officer of calvin klein. Cl wearing raf simons aw20022003 photo dasom han, fashion editor. Raf simons spring 2019 menswear paris collection vogue. Raf by raf simons 00s vtg green sleeveless graphic cut off t shirt tank top m. He was diors creative director from april 2012 until october 2015. Best anton sugar mask red images on designspiration a sorta portrait. Raf simons on his new textile designs, massive art. In his 1998 black palms collection, simons established a skinny silhouette with tight fitting suits worn by skeletonlike.
Raf by raf simons tshirt faded black size 48 fits small 8% elastane 92% cotton. As of 1 april 2020, he is the cocreative director of prada, in partnership with miuccia prada. Simons took notice of this unrest, particularly among the youth, and creates his springsummer 2002 collection. In april 2012 he was announced as the creative director at christian dior. Also set sale alerts and shop exclusive offers only on shopstyle. Fashion designer raf simons who left christian dior last month showed up for the second night in a row to the fashion houses event for the guggenheim museum and even tore it up on the. Raf simons on his new textile designs, massive art collection, beloved dog, and stuffed animals by stephanie eckardt march 23, 2017 4. May 01, 2018 raf simons ss 18 video lookbook by rsvp gallery rsvp gallery. Signed by raf simons on one of the portrait sheets. Some say that fashion reflects the state of society.
The inescapable implication was that his name could be on that list, too. Raf simons presents his first haute couture collection in july 2012. Raf simons ss 2002 woe onto those who spit on the fear generation the wind will blow it. See more ideas about raf simons, raf simmons and fashion. Raf simons ss 18 video lookbook by rsvp gallery youtube. This raf simons bomber jacket is the holy grail of. Jun 01, 2002 on a platform of compacted soda cans, raf simons presented a treatise on consumer culture for spring 2003.
Springsummer 2002 woe onto those who spit on the fear. Asap mobs raf video was inspired by a visual lookbook. Dec 08, 2016 the raf simons pyramid bomber will be made available for sale via grailed at 424 on fairfax later this month. Jul 25, 2011 raf simons was born in belgium in 1968 and, aside from his subculturallyinspired and independent aesthetic, is a designer bestknown for his dramatic career change from the world of industrial and furniture design to the world of menswear.
I feel like raf simons is important for the culture based on the fact that he built a whole new religion around fashion. Jul 25, 2017 in addition to the nod to simons first collection, raf also references the designers springsummer 2002 woe on those who spit on the fear generation. Featuring a mid rise, a waistband with belt loops, a concealed front fastening, side pockets, rear welt pockets and a straight leg. Raf by raf simons slim fit jeans man size 33 rp 305. Jan 31, 2017 raf simons is a name that brings to mind the frequency illusion, a cognitive bias in which something or someone has been recently discovered and is suddenly everywhere. Simons was appointed the chief creative director of calvin klein in august, 2016. Jul 15, 20 simons appointment as artistic director of dior in 2012 caused frissons of excitement in the fashion industry and marked the beginning of a momentous new chapter for the belgian designer. If thats the case, raf simons springsummer 2002 collection, entitled woe on those who spit on the fear generation. The clean and monochromatic looks in black and gray are complimented by the minimalist design. The predominantly black collection, titled consumed, was not a rebuttal to fashions. In march of 2000, he walked away from his budding empire and took on a host of other. Shop over 1,700 top raf simons mens fashion and earn cash back from retailers such as cettire, farfetch, and italist and others such as ssense and vestiaire collective all in one place. I use memories and future visions and try to place them in todays world.
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This collection yet again demonstrates that sinister aesthetic, capturing the biting aggression of discontent youths pressing for change. His references to youth movements like punk, goth, and mod are not meant to be retro. All 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 season. Visions of the future jenna rankin first collection lookbook kris balerite draped in technical goodness with style. Raf simons sterling ruby fallwinter 2014 lookbook by. Hes relocated his life, his business, his partner, and his doga tall, intimidating beauceron named luca. Raf simons springsummer 2002, woe onto those who spit on the fear generationthe wind will blow it back stay safe and healthy. Raf simons fear generation was conceived before 911 and predated by days the g8 summit of july 2001 that saw 23 year old italian protestor, carlo giuliani, shot dead.
Belgian fashion designer raf simons clothes are both inspired by and designed for confident male outsiders. Since 1957, gq has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its. The collection is a perfect example of how subversion became a keystone of simons design, perfectly capturing the big picture feeling of social. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The 10 greatest raf simons collections ever grailed. You are what you settle for 3 months ago raf simons shoes allsaints coats. Explore the looks, models, and beauty from the raf simons autumnwinter 2010 menswear show in paris on 23 january 2010, with show report by jessica bumpus. Raf premiered on blonded radio episode six and although frank ocean and lil uzi vert are featured on the song, neither managed to appear in the video. Nevertheless, this song which has two versions truly. Raf described the collection as a fullon collaboration 9 years in the making. Jun 23, 2016 raf simons ss 2002 video still image source. Although his focus is menswear raf simons has always embodied a fluid, nonbinary aesthetic with an unwavering focus on pride in individuality.
Raf simons takes traditional male tailoring and creates something new, rather than owning a particular existing silhouette. This black stretch virgin wool cropped tailored trousers are no exception. He was creative director at jil sander 20052012, christian dior 20122015 and calvin klein 20162018. Raf simons first collection presented at the daniele ghiselli showroom in milan. A former industrial designer, simons first burst on to the scene in. In 1995, simons launched his own menswear label after starting his career designing furniture for galleries and private homes. Raf simons experiments with deconstruction and infuses bold sartorial statements into readytowear clothing. The video, which features playboi carti, lil uzi vert, frank ocean, and quavo, takes its most direct inspiration from simons iconic springsummer 2002 collection, with its flaretoting models, whose faces were wrapped in scarves something that simons teased in his fallwinter 2001 collection.
April 2020, raf simons joins the prada brand as cocreative director, working in partnership with miuccia prada with equal responsibilities for creative input and decisionmaking. Raf simons autumnwinter 2010 menswear show report british. His passion for music, art, and contemporary culture infiltrates everything he does. In addition to the nod to simons first collection, raf also references the designers springsummer 2002 woe on those who spit on the. Raf simons fear generation was conceived before 911 and predated by. Raf simons ss16 campaign raf simons, campaign photography. On october 22, 2015 he resigned from christian dior.
Belgianborn designer raf simons launched his eponymous brand in 1995, after an early martin margiela runway show convinced him to leave industrial design behind to study fashion at antwerps royal academy. Jul 12, 2017 raf simons ss20 is a scifi summer camp take a closer look at the raf simons x eastpak fw19 bags raf simons references blue velvet in strippedback fw19 collection. Nevertheless, this song which has two versions truly illustrates the complexity of visual animation and digitization that has evolved significantly since hiphops origination. Berlinbased mens retailer soto has produced a mini lookbook for maybe the most important menswear collection of the season. Beginning in furniture design, he launched his own menswear label in 1995.
Designer raf simons on suiting and sneakers the belgian fashion designer on his favorite place to decompress, the 80s tshirt he cant throw away and the beauty of life before iphones. Raf simons is a name that brings to mind the frequency illusion, a cognitive bias in which something or someone has been recently discovered and is suddenly everywhere. Raf simons ss20 is a scifi summer camp take a closer look at the raf simons x eastpak fw19 bags raf simons references blue velvet in strippedback fw19 collection. Raf simons ss 18 video lookbook by rsvp gallery rsvp gallery. The wind will blow it back, was a crystal clear mirror. Connect, discover, collaborate, and be part of whats next. I dont want to show clothes, i want to show my attitude, my past, present and future. This is the lookbook for what could well have been the most important menswear collection of the 2000s. Raf simons was born in belgium in 1968 and, aside from his subculturallyinspired and independent aesthetic, is a designer bestknown for his dramatic career change from the world of industrial and furniture design to the world of menswear. Raf by raf simons blue straight slim men jeans in size 31. Raf simons virginia creeper collection aw 20022003 europeana. How raf simons became the biggest cult icon in menswear. Couture fashion runway fashion fashion show fashion design dope fashion urban fashion mens fashion fasion spring fashion 2017. Springsummer 2002 woe onto those who spit on the fear generation.
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