Raf Simons

Rodarte Plays With Dolls, We Play Guessing Games, And More…

source: Style.com

—Alison Baenen Photos: Larry Busacca/Wireimage Laura and Kate Mulleavy are filling Colette with Living Dead Dolls. Don’t even feign surprise. [NYT]There’s still no word on a successor at Maison Martin Margiela, though rumor has it the mysterious designer himself approached Raf Simon...

Published Tue, Oct 6

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

Peter De Potter x Raf Simons T-Shirts

source: Highsnobiety.com

Belgian designer, artist and writer Peter de Potter has been working with Raf Simons on visuals and prints for the past couple of seasons. For Fall/Winter 2009 the pair have teamed up to produce two sharp t-shirts. Each features a white print on black cotton. Available now at Oki-Ni.

Published Fri, Aug 21

Dr. Martens x Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2009 “Metallic” Pack

source: Highsnobiety.com

Once again Dr. Martens worked with Raf Simons for Fall/Winter 2009. The designer added some new flavors to the otherwise classic UK footwear range and worked with metallic colors this season. Different kind of low top and high top boots are featured in the line-up, all coming with gold, silv...

Published Fri, Jul 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

Not just for the ladies

source: Jerusalem Post

 Israel EISENBERG ADMIRES international designers like Hedi Sliman, a successful young French clothing designer who revolutionized the new men's line for Dior by combining sharp tailored items with funky chic pieces. She also cites Raf Simons as a strong ...

Published Thu, May 28