Raf Simons

Alexander Wang wins Swiss Textile Award

source: Pakistan Daily Mail

Raf Simons is now creative director at Jil Sander and Marios Schwab holds the same title at Halston, while Bruno Pieters designs the Hugo collection of Hugo ...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Shop Talk: Nitty Gritty, Sweden

source: We Are The Market

NG: We always start every season with Pitti Uomo, it´s not only the first show of the season but also the best for us in terms of finding the perfect mix of classic tailoring, fine accessories, beautiful craftsmaship and small independent labels from all over the world, exactly how we want...

Published Sun, Oct 25

Raf by Raf Simons Wool Biker Jacket

source: Highsnobiety.com

A really nice new lana/lambswool biker jacket has been released from the Fall/Winter 2009 Raf by Raf Simons Collection. The jacket has heavy zipper and buckle details and a quilted puffy lining, making sure you stay warm this season. The jacket is now available from Blackbird. More detaile...

Published Thu, Sep 24

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

Daniel Jenkins Sale Promotion for all readers

source: A men's fashion and style blog.

Summer Tops: and i nylon t shirt: Directional piece from a hard to find designer, perfect for the warmer days we are all craving. Raf Simons x Fred Perry Polo: This was the standout piece from the SS09 collection and if you wish you bought it earlier wwhy not take advantage of the sale.

Published Wed, Jul 15

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

Falling forward with Yves (despite the sunshine)

source: A men's fashion and style blog.

Pilati's vision for the cold months contained clothing that was uncompromised and advanced in its thinking. What pleased me most about this collection was that it was made with with same spirit in which he does his womenswear shows. Pilati experimented with the male silhouette, not to the...

Published Fri, May 22

Where angels fear to thread

source: Sunday Times

 South Africa “I see myself as a minimalist,” he says, “my focus is on quality tailoring. I want it to be on a par with the womenswear made locally.” The deceptively simple designs of Raf Simons are a great source of inspiration for Louw . With the new summer range, ...

Published Wed, May 20