Raf Jan Simons (Dutch pronunciation:[rɑfˈsimɔns]; born 12 January 1968) is a Belgian fashion designer. Beginning in furniture design, Simons launched his own menswear label in 1995. He was creative director at Jil Sander (2005–2012), Christian Dior (2012–2015),[1] and Calvin Klein (2016–2018).[2][3][4] As of 1 April 2020, he is the co-creative director of Prada, in partnership with Miuccia Prada.[5][6]
^"Raf Simons to Step Down at Christian Dior". Vogue. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
^"Raf Simons Takes Over Calvin Klein". 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
^"CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 2019-01-01.
^Stephen Garner, MR Magazine RAF SIMONS OFFICIALLY STARTS AT CALVIN KLEIN AS CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER August 2, 2016
^Vanessa Friedman (February 23, 2020), Raf Simons Becomes Co-Creative Director at Prada New York Times.
^Luisa Zargani and Miles Socha (February 23, 2020), Prada Taps Raf Simons as Co-Creative Director Women's Wear Daily.
Raf Jan Simons (Dutch pronunciation: [rɑfˈsimɔns]; born 12 January 1968) is a Belgian fashion designer. Beginning in furniture design, Simons launched...
documentary film written and directed by Frédéric Tcheng about designer RafSimons' creative work for Christian Dior S.A. The film premiered at the Tribeca...
collection. Belgian designer RafSimons was announced, on 11 April 2012, as the new artistic director of Christian Dior. Simons was known for his minimalist...
and Simons collaborated on RafSimons/Sterling Ruby Fall/Winter 2014 menswear collection presented during Paris Fashion Week. In 2017, after Simons moved...
Klein 205W39NYC in 2017 under then newly appointed creative director RafSimons) was the brand name for the high-end designer womenswear and menswear...
Retrieved 29 December 2018. Sherman, Lauren (16 July 2018). "Calvin Klein and RafSimons Launch New Fragrance". Business of Fashion. Archived from the original...
(June 17, 2016). "RafSimons Salutes Robert Mapplethorpe, a Fellow Provocateur". The New York Times. Retrieved October 10, 2018. "RafSimons Spring 2017 Menswear...
itself been influenced by runway shows. Designers such as Virgil Abloh and RafSimons have had a large impact on the evolution of streetwear through their influence...
who retired in November 2003. She is a supporter of Belgian designer RafSimons. Raised in Coshocton, Ohio, she started her career in 1986 working in...
with renowned designers including Kris Van Assche, Christopher Shannon, RafSimons and many others. "About Eastpak". Eastpak.com. Archived from the original...
went to collaborate with high-profile fashion designer and close friend RafSimons. On October 2, 2014, Mayers announced he had officially signed a contract...
2020, Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli named the Belgian designer RafSimons as co-creative director. In August 2020, the fashion house announced it...
Designer Givenchy 1995–1996 Succeeded by Alexander McQueen Preceded by Gianfranco Ferré Head Designer Christian Dior 1996–2011 Succeeded by RafSimons...
successfully represents its creative brand. Riccardo Tisci of Burberry RafSimons of Calvin Klein Jennifer Lee of Walt Disney Animation Studios Kevin Feige...
RafSimons was a member of the jury of Blazy's graduate collection and hired him on the spot. Blazy brought bolder geometrical patterns to Simons' collections...
with a gothic style. In Spring 2004, Riccardo Tisci, Jean Paul Gaultier, RafSimons and Stefano Pilati dressed their models as "glamorous ghouls dressed in...
2008, he approached RafSimons, the creative director of Jil Sander, and offered to hand the reins of Maison Margiela to him, but Simons appeared to have...
century, it started to become an iconic image outside Joy Division fandom. RafSimons collaborated with Saville on a 2003 clothing line that used the plot;...
and Juergen Teller. She has since been sharing that responsibility with RafSimons. In 2010, Prada designed costumes for the Verdi opera "Attila" at the...
designed by a variety of designers including Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy, RafSimons of Christian Dior and Alber Elbaz, footwear was designed by French fashion...
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