Raf Simons returned to Paris Fashion Week for his Spring/Summer 2019 showcase in a warehouse in Montreuil, Paris. His latest presentation was more of a return to the old tailoring codes once required in luxury menswear, prior to the current focus on sportswear casual. The shift in focus came in the form of haute couture revival. … Read more
Since taking up the post of Chief Creative Officer of Calvin Klein in 2016, Raf Simons has continually changed things up for the label in a significant way. For Calvin Klein 205W39NYC’s Pre-Fall 2018 collection, the entire range stays true to the Raf Simons DNA, along with continued collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation. Key pieces from the … Read more
Inspired by subculture, Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons presents his latest offering – the Navy Leather High-Top Sneaker. The footwear is decked out in a cushioned navy leather upper, and fastened with a wide Velcro strap embossed with Raf Simons branding, sitting atop a chunky black Vibram rubber sole that is grooved for added traction. Proceed to MR PORTER to grab a pair … Read more
British heritage sportswear brand, Fred Perry has collaborated with Belgian designer Raf Simons, for the 11th time, for its Spring Summer 2015 collection. For this collection, Bodega has styled an Editorial inspired by music subcultures, which features pieces from the collaboration, styled with classic Fred Perry footwear. The refreshing take on Fred Perry’s classic pieces are showcased … Read more
The Adilette rubber pool slides, get a high fashion makeover by Raf Simons. With a triangle pendant hanging off the right foot, the casual slides sports an easy aesthetic, in a stylish all black treatment. The slick and contemporary slippers retails for £120 GBP (approximately 648 AED), and they’re available for purchase at MR PORTER.
After making its debut last Fall/Winter 2017 season, the adidas by Raf Simons RS Detroit Runner is returning in new colorways and slight update for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2018 season. The RS Detroit Runner silhouette blends an elevated futuristic sole unit with a classic canvas upper, and the upcoming release sees the use of metallic panels … Read more
Raf Simons-helmed CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC is back on our radar with its Fall/Winter 2018 campaign. Photographed by Willy Vanderperre, the editorial explores the American landscape through an otherworldly perspective, challenging the perception of the real and the imagined. According to Raf, the campaign which is juxtaposed against the backdrop of the Utah desert, is “a meeting of worlds old and … Read more
Since Raf Simons joined Calvin Klein almost two years ago, he has undoubtedly made significant changes, touching every corner of the brand. It started off with Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, and now the Belgian fashion designer is introducing yet another sublabel called “Calvin Klein Jeans Est. 1978.” Calvin Klein Jeans Est. 1978 blends CK’s American heritage with the graphic … Read more
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC just rolled out its Pre-Spring collection. For this collection, Creative Director Raf Simons has taken inspiration from the tropes of American youth, such as college. The range houses a selection of formal attires such as retro-inspired suit jackets and floor-length dresses, as well as outerwear pieces, and sport-ready sweats and varsity jackets. Logos … Read more