![]() ![]() ![]() You see Raf Simons right there.” Although Raf Simons has become a household name ever since people like ASAP Rocky, West, and Abloh cosigned him, Simons’ clothes have been influencing streetwear and men's fashion for years. As Kanye West declared to Vogue after the premiere of his first Yeezy collection: “You guys know my fucking influences. With a keen eye for youth subcultures, music, and art, Raf Simons flipped teenage rebellion into fashionable garments that evoke individuality in menswear. “His early work is social commentary on being young, and that approach to fashion resonates with me the most.” His approach is so reality-based,” said Virgil Abloh in a Vogue interview on Raf Simons’ impact. “I think what drew me to his work was his intellectualized view of current culture. Following stints at Jil Sander, Dior, and Calvin Klein, there is a reason why Raf Simons is one of the world’s most revered menswear designers today. The Belgian designer’s appointment at Prada made him the first designer to ever be hired outside the Prada family since the house was first founded over 100 years ago. This year, the fashion world buzzed with excitement when it was confirmed that Raf Simons would officially join the house of Prada as a co-creative director starting in April. ![]()
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