Raf Simons
Creative Director, Raf Simons; Co-Creative Director of Prada
The Belgian designer, formerly creative lead at Jil Sander, Dior and most recently Calvin Klein, runs his long-established namesake label.


Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?

Calvin Klein Flagship Gets Sterling Ruby Makeover
Calvin Klein chief creative officer Raf Simons told BoF that the idea was to create a physical experience that represented a deep connection to his collections.

Calvin Klein Flagship Gets Sterling Ruby Makeover
Calvin Klein chief creative officer Raf Simons told BoF that the idea was to create a physical experience that represented a deep connection to his collections.

As Branding Evolves, What’s a Logo Worth?
Logos were once the symbolic and unwavering facet of a fashion house, but as branding becomes more nuanced in the digital age, logos are becoming more fluid than ever.

As Branding Evolves, What’s a Logo Worth?
Logos were once the symbolic and unwavering facet of a fashion house, but as branding becomes more nuanced in the digital age, logos are becoming more fluid than ever.

News Bites | Calvin Klein's New Campaign, Is Farfetch Edging Closer to IPO?
In today's News Bites, Raf Simons gets meta with his new Calvin Klein campaign, while sources say Farfetch could go public within the next six months.

News Bites | Calvin Klein's New Campaign, Is Farfetch Edging Closer to IPO?
In today's News Bites, Raf Simons gets meta with his new Calvin Klein campaign, while sources say Farfetch could go public within the next six months.

Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week
Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.

Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week
Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.

How Floristry Became a Fashion Business
As the business of flowers becomes increasingly trend-driven and social media savvy, fashion folk are tapping the opportunity.

How Floristry Became a Fashion Business
As the business of flowers becomes increasingly trend-driven and social media savvy, fashion folk are tapping the opportunity.

At New York Men’s Shows, Strangers In a Strange Land
Beneath the surface of sporty jackets and graphic t-shirts, one could glimpse the anxieties of a generation, alongside those of New York’s menswear week itself.

At New York Men’s Shows, Strangers In a Strange Land
Beneath the surface of sporty jackets and graphic t-shirts, one could glimpse the anxieties of a generation, alongside those of New York’s menswear week itself.

At Raf Simons, Eastern Dystopia
The show was a classic East-meets-West tale, but the slight undercurrent of menace for which Simons is known made the collection feel alive and exciting.

At Raf Simons, Eastern Dystopia
The show was a classic East-meets-West tale, but the slight undercurrent of menace for which Simons is known made the collection feel alive and exciting.

In Paris, a Global Platform for a Fashion Industry in Extreme Flux
Buoyed by inbound talent and newfound economic confidence, Paris is emerging as the centre stage of an increasingly fragmented industry.

In Paris, a Global Platform for a Fashion Industry in Extreme Flux
Buoyed by inbound talent and newfound economic confidence, Paris is emerging as the centre stage of an increasingly fragmented industry.

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
This season’s best fashion videos included films from Gucci, Nike and Gap.

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
This season’s best fashion videos included films from Gucci, Nike and Gap.
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