Dior unveils New Book Documenting Raf Simons Tenure May 26

Dior unveils New Book Documenting Raf Simons Tenure

French fashion house Dior has unveiled a new coffee table book that chronicles Raf Simons’ three-year trailblazing tenure. Titled ‘Dior Raf Simons 2012-2015’ the 344 page tome was written by fashion journalist Tim Blanks and published by Assouline. The cover features a...

Raf Simons is closing his Namesake Label Dec 02

Raf Simons is closing his Namesake Label

Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons announced on Monday that is closing his eponymous fashion brand after 27 years. ‘The Spring/Summer 2023 collection is the conclusion of an extraordinary 27-year journey and the final season of the Raf Simons fashion brand. I lack the words to share...

Raf Simons is Launching Womenswear this October Sep 17

Raf Simons is Launching Womenswear this October

Raf Simons will be launching womenswear under his eponymous label for the first time in 25 years. In an Instagram post today the Belgian designer made the surprise announcement that he will present his upcoming Spring/Summer 2021 men’s and first-ever women’s collection on October...

Raf Simons joins Prada as co-creative director Feb 25

Raf Simons joins Prada as co-creative director

Italian fashion house Prada has tapped Belgian designer Raf Simons as co-creative director with Miuccia Prada. The announcement came on Sunday at a press conference on the last day of Milan Fashion Week. Simons will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada from April 2, 2020, with equal...

This Week in Fashion: Dec 24 – Dec 28 Dec 29

This Week in Fashion: Dec 24 – Dec 28

From Gucci’s Pre-Fall 2019 lookbook to Raf Simons leaving Calvin Klein, here’s your Fashion week in brief. The 2019 Berlin Fashion Week The biannual event will take center stage for it’s Autumn/Winter 2019/20 season when it begins on January 15, 2019 Gucci The Italian...

Raf Simons leaves Calvin Klein after two years Dec 24

Raf Simons leaves Calvin Klein after two years

Raf Simons has stepped down as creative director of Calvin Klein. The Belgian designer leaves the American fashion house after only two years, four collections and winning several awards. His departure was announced prematurely eight months before his contract expires. In August 2016 Simons...

Raf Simons to be honored at the American Folk Art Museum Aug 13

Raf Simons to be honored at the American Folk Art Museum

Raf Simons is to be honored by the American Folk Art Museum during a benefit gala. Since his appointment in 2016, the designer and creative director of Calvin Klein has dedicated his efforts to re-establishing the label’s aesthetic and place within American culture. Simons has ensured...

Calvin Klein jeans gets a Raf Simons make-over Aug 01

Calvin Klein jeans gets a Raf Simons make-over

Raf Simons has revamped the jeans collection of Calvin Klein. Since his appointment as creative director, the designer has implemented a number of successful changes at the fashion house such as changing the logo, introducing a new basic collection and a new fragrance. His latest venture...

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons unveil new fragrance Jul 16

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons unveil new fragrance

Calvin Klein has launched its first fragrance in thirteen years. Titled ‘Women’, the fragrance was designed by Raf Simons in collaboration with the perfume company Coty. The accompanying campaign was lensed by visual artist Anne Collier and features actors Lupita Nyong’o and...

Weekly News Roundup: Jan 23 – Jan 27 Jan 30

Weekly News Roundup: Jan 23 – Jan 27

From Angelina Jolie landing a new beauty campaign to Raf Simons teaming up with The Woolmark Company; here’s your Fashion week in brief. Chanel The iconic brand announced the launch of its new ‘Gabrielle’ bag with a campaign this April photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. Zayn...

Raf Simons teams up with the Woolmark Company Jan 26

Raf Simons teams up with the Woolmark Company

Fashion designer Raf Simons and The Woolmark Company have announced a partnership for a Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection. The special menswear collection for his eponymous label is set to feature fine Merino wool jersey, wovens and knits sourced from some of the world’s best fabric and...

Weekly News Roundup: Aug 8 – Aug 12 Aug 15

Weekly News Roundup: Aug 8 – Aug 12

From Bar Refaeli welcoming a baby daughter to Gisele Bundchen walking the longest runway of her career, here’s your Fashion week in brief. Balmain The French house unveiled its star studded Fall 2016 Campaign. Ashley Graham The Model, Desįgner and Body Activist Ashley Graham is...

Raf Simons named Chief Creative Officer at Calvin Klein Aug 11

Raf Simons named Chief Creative Officer at Calvin Klein

It is official: Raf Simons is Chief Creative Officer of Calvin Klein. After weeks and months of rumors, that the Belgian designer would replace fill the position of Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli who departed the brand in April, Calvin Klein officially confirmed the news. According to...

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