Raf Simons

The comeback we've been waiting for: +J

source: A men's fashion and style blog.

The collaboration marks Sander's long-awaited return to the fashion world. It has been over five years since she left her namesake house after clashing with the brand’s then-owner, Prada Group. Although Raf Simons has done a marvellous job at Jil Sander following her departure, I am plea...

Published Tue, Aug 11

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

Paris Fashion Week: Blagging rights

source: New Zealand Herald

 New Zealand - Isaac Hinden Miller I'm standing outside the Raf Simons show with 500 other people, trying to squeeze our way in. Blocking our path are a Belgian ex-model-cum-employee, a snotty French PR agent and two burly security guards. Despite being on the guest list and a member of ...

Published Wed, Apr 15

Two Words for Fall: Toughen Up

source: New York Times

In Milan, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons at Jil Sander continued to up the ante. Here, in two collections, was personal vision realized with extraordinary craft. With his spiraling S-shaped coats and lovely dresses — with vivid satin flashing behind the ...

Published Wed, Mar 18

FROM BAD TO WORSE

source: Javno.hr

 Croatia Change Capital bought off Sander from Prada Group SpA in April 2006, but they were not pleased with their expectations, despite the popularity of the line which creative director Raf Simons designs. Jil Sander to design Uniqlo FashionUnited US News all 30 news articles

Published Wed, Mar 18

From subway to runway

source: AZ Central.com

 AZ He first caught my eye on the Paris Metro nearly a year ago, as he and another model ran onto my train car, dashing from a Raf Simons show to a Lanvin fitting. Then, on the subways of Milan the next season, there he was again, amid the boys with the ...

Published Fri, Mar 13

Working Stiff

source: New York Times

 United States The new look from Raf Simons, the Belgian designer presenting in Paris, was a curvy suit with rounded shoulders and sleeves made from neoprene. But that seemed to be more about protection than seduction. Elsewhere, the suit tended to look like smart ...

Published Fri, Mar 6

Male models: from subway to runway

source: Los Angeles Times

 CA He first caught my eye on the Paris Metro nearly a year ago, as he and another model ran onto my train car, dashing from a Raf Simons show to a Lanvin fitting. Then, on the subways of Milan the next season, there he was again, amid the boys with the ...

Published Fri, Mar 6