Raf Simons

Paris Menswear Fashion Week S/S 2010: Junya Watanabe Man, Blaak, Thierry Mugler, Rick Owens, Walter van Beirendonck, Kris Van Assche, Comme des Garçons Homme, Cerruti, Givenchy, John Galliano, Raf Simons

source: Irenebrination

Rather than designing the umpteenth collection with his signature pieces in reinvented fabrics, he should maybe channel his talent towards a new direction and maybe concentrate on reduced capsule collections of jackets and coats, after all, nobody can resist a good piece of outerwear that can last you forever, many of us can instead to without the umpteenth apron, top or pair of baggy trousers. Quite a few designers displayed for the next season what could be only defined as the “North Africa-meet-the West” syndrome, a not so rare obsession that ended up characterising many Spring/Summer 2010 collections.

Published Sun, Jul 19

Milano Moda Uomo: Ermenegildo Zegna, C.P. Company, Costume National, Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander, Missoni, Armani

source: Irenebrination

Suede blouses and trousers had a relaxed silhouette; soft cardigans gently opened on jersey shirts; linen suits had a streamlined silhouette while cotton canvas trench coats were characterised by round shoulders. Fans of the art and fashion connection rejoiced at Jil Sander's show where Raf Simons filtered the classic lines of menswear through the art of Japanese artist Tsuguharu Foujita. The nomadic atmospheres explored by Ermenegildo Zegna came back at Missoni’s. The menswear collection perfectly counterbalanced the womenswear collection presented in February, though in this case we were spared the excessive layering style that in the womenswear case hid some of the most beautiful pieces.

Published Fri, Jun 26

Sales roundup: $30 off at Over the Rainbow, one-day Hermès sale ...

source: Toronto Life

 Canada Save up to 60 per cent on summer stock (brands include Raf Simons and Sabatino) at the Queen West menswear boutique. Also, be sure to check out the store's new assortment of 316 jeans. 795 Queen St. W., 416-603-3369, sydneystoronto.com. ...

Published Tue, May 26

Men break free of the neutrals zone

source: Times Colonist

 Canada Holt Renfrew's Lanita Layton is noticing a similar run on colourful menswear items. She says vivid reds and blues, as found in the Raf Simons/Fred Perry collaboration polo shirts, are selling particularly well. Customers are also embracing bright ...

Published Sun, May 17

One of a kind

source: thenational.ae

 United Arab Emirates Arguably the most impressive exclusive in the men's boutique is Raf Simons, one of menswear's biggest names. “He's breathed new life into Jil Sander,” says Van Rooyen, “and his menswear is a bit minimalistic, but it's also fun. ...

Published Sun, May 10

Be brave, do... Sicilian lemon?

source: Financial Post

 Canada Holt Renfrew's Lanita Layton is noticing a similar run on colourful menswear items. She says vivid reds and blues, as found in the Raf Simons/Fred Perry collaboration polo shirts, are selling particularly well. Customers are also embracing bright ...

Published Sat, May 9

In Aoyama, good things come in Dries

source: GQ

Tokyo's Aoyama district already boasts two high-profile recent additions—a paint-splattered Raf Simons store and a Phillip Lim outpost—and now it has a third: Dries Van Noten's newly opened flagship. The store features two dedicated floors of menswear, ...

Published Thu, Mar 26

Defining Moments: E Tu, Raf Simons?

source: Women's Wear Daily

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Published Sun, Mar 15