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FW03 “Closer” Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit
Raf Simons
$1,000
FW03 “Closer” Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit
Raf Simon FW03 "Closer" Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit. Raf Simons in FW03 took liberty in pulling from Peter Saville's archive. Joy division, New Order and other saville motifs were plastered, knit or painted on the post-punk centered collection of 03. The iconic Unknown Pleasures album cover was also pulled for this collection, used on a leather jacket and the knit featured here. The runway colorway was in a straight black, the variation here is in a melange cream. What many may not know is that Saville reappropriated the original graphic from the very first visual representation of pulsars from a neutron printed in the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Astronomy (1977). Saville reasoned that Joy Division “very astutely spotted this image as potentially a wonderfully enigmatic symbol for a record cover.” The unusual phenomenon of the album cover's appeal is so ingrained into the fabric of society, with its endless interpretations and parodies, that it eclipses Joy Division's musical influence. Size 48. 6/10 condition. Rips and tears at seams. Pilling.$1,000 -
FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched Ma-1 Camo Bomber
Raf Simons
$20,000
FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched Ma-1 Camo Bomber
Raf Simons FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched MA-1 Camo Bomber. The nearly tiring reminder, but well merited and critically acclaimed Raf Simons collection that represents the cornerstone of men's "archive". The conversation piece that served as a catalyst to mainstream interest of Raf Simons and past mens fashion as a whole; The Riot Riot Riot! patched bomber still stands today as one of the most coveted articles of men's clothing. Simply a Fostex bomber, purchasable at many army surplus stores around the world, patched on with images of Bowie, Richy Edwards, a Bauhaus Poster, and an article for the missing Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers. After sporting sleek, monotone capes, cloaks and academic looks in the 90's, Raf took a hiatus and returned with the iconoclastic Riot collection. Featuring layered compositions of jackets over coats and massive pants with scarves wrapped around the models' faces which look was inspired from east european youth layering for cold winters. In a time where sleek geometric minimalism or gaudy buckle belts with distressed jeans were a common occurrence on the runway, Raf Simons introduced a baggier, menacing look compelled by his music/film interests plastered on clothing in a postmodern mishmash which many are still inspired by 20 years later today. 9/10 condition. OS$20,000 -
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Distressed Leather Coat
Raf Simons
$2,555
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Distressed Leather Coat
$2,555Raf Simons AW02-03 Virginia Creeper Distressed Heavy Leather Coat. A crimson key light, a runway in the vastness of the ominous woods and a penchant fondness of varsity nostalgia would best describe the Virginia Creeper AW02 season. The eerie, towering figures with muted colours reflect Raf’s observation of the duality of nature. This collection is more so immersed not by the graphics but with pieces like the coat shown here. This heavy leather coat and similar variations were on the runway over multiple layers of outerwear, puffers, plastic raincoats and baggy trousers to emphasize the cast of the menacing and slouched cut out of the wearer. Heavily distressed leather throughout, with patched embellishments and reinforcements. Lined in cupro. Elastic waistband on back to cinch the fabric to the lower back side. Zip down middle with oversized placket. Made in limited quantities in comparison to the cotton variation.
9/10 condition. Unfortunately missing the belt but can be styled without it just fine.
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FW05 “History of My World” All Shadows Hoodie
Raf Simons
$2,400
FW05 “History of My World” All Shadows Hoodie
Raf Simons FW05 "History of My World" All Shadows Hoodie. Despite the runway being absent of the highly sought after graphics for this season, Simons looked to revisit his personal milestones in his past for the two part FW2005 collection. Raf's display to his connection to music is undoubtedly the primer to his most compelling garments. FW05 was one of the last displays of such meaning, departing from such endeavors and focusing more so on modernist, sleek cuts inspired by euro subcultures. Graphics throughout this season were labeled with cryptic lyrics from The Cure, graphics inspired by the 1982 film "Poltergeist", and even a few references to experimental musician John Cage. The hoodies, tees and sweaters were massive and overwhelming, patched with what looks like a collage of Raf's personal visual displays, with the help of peter de potter, of his inspirations and nostalgia. Just like the old days Caressing an old man And painting a lifeless face Just a piece of new meat in a clean room The soldiers close in under a yellow moon All shadows and deliverance Under a black flag A hundred years of blood Crimson 8/10 condition. Size 46, fits massive.$2,400 -
SS09 Gradient Stitch Confetti Belt
Raf Simons
$330
SS09 Gradient Stitch Confetti Belt
Raf Simons SS09 Gradient Stitch Confetti Belt. In SS09 Simons continued his shift towards redefining sartorial silhouettes with precise slim cuts and technical fabrics. With the few collections before the turn of the decade, Simons displayed his technical prowess on the runway with intricate weaves and material compositions similar to the gradient design shown here. Cotton belt is made up of hundreds of colorful stitches, resembling something like confetti, which gradually diminish towards the end of the belt. Incredibly detailed, vibrant belt. "RS" logo on the metal buckle. 9/10 condition. One Size$330 -
Fw01 “Riot Riot Riot” Skirted Camo Bomber
Raf Simons
$8,350
Fw01 “Riot Riot Riot” Skirted Camo Bomber
Raf Simons Fw01 "Riot Riot Riot" Skirted Camo Bomber. As Raf's garments become more and more coveted, only circulating in the tucked away collector's marketplace, it becomes harder to document the pieces that actually hold historical and aesthetic significance as they become harder to come in hand. Held at an abandoned warehouse in Paris, fog machines spewing smoke, Aphex Twin blaring overhead was Raf's most influential and iconic runway: FW01 "Riot! Riot! Riot!", dedicated to isolated hero Richey Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers. Models were coded in black, grey, olive and muddy colours, completely covered in scarves, outerwear, baggy pants, oversized everything. This was a massive turn for Raf, as his previous collections consisted of sartorial, slim, finely cut and precisely designed garments which were influenced by upperclass youth. Undoubtedly influential to current day designers, but mostly ignored by the hoi polloi at its time. “At the flea market in Vienna, I saw youngsters from the Ukraine or Romania, who simply lay layer by layer and thus create their own volumes because of the cold,” Neue Zürcher Zeitung Raf captured the ethos of iconoclasm with this season. The runway was filled with large silhouettes of intense layering and wreaked of radicalism. Each look represented a slice of opposition, more specifically from the youth. This collection also happened to be shown a bit before the 9/11 attacks, but is believed to be more of a quiet observation of racial tensions and political turmoil in northern Europe at the time. Skirted bomber is actually a repurposed surplus military bomber with a detachable skirt made with thick double layered cotton. Faded and meant to look worn. First look that walked the catwalk. 8/10 condition. One Size, Fits S-XL.$8,350 -
SS03 “Consumed” Penelope Tree Shark Hoodie
Raf Simons
$1
SS03 “Consumed” Penelope Tree Shark Hoodie
"There are three reasons to come to Paris: Hedi Slimane of Dior, Tom Ford of Yves Saint Laurent and Helmut Lang. Actually, there is a fourth -- Raf Simons, who in a parking garage on Sunday night -- on a platform made of crushed soda cans -- superbly articulated how contemporary culture has become a thoughtless Pac-Man, gobbling up products as well as references. It's rare for a designer to make a political statement in fashion and still offer wearable clothes" -- Cathy Horyn 2002 Raf Simons SS03 "Consumed" Penelope Tree Shark Hoodie in blue over black. SS03 "Consumed" is Raf's quiet observation of consumerism, or to be "consumed" by consumerism -- Its effects on youth; Their impartial interaction with such commercial entities and the molding of adolescent identities rooting from the collective indifference towards the squandering influence of commercial identities. This is the iconic and highly sought after hooded sweatshirt featuring Penelope Tree, from Truman Capote's Black & White ball, and Steven Spielberg's mechanical shark from Jaws in the backdrop, with "Diamond Co-Opted" written underneath the kangaroo pocket. The Penelope Tree print featured here on the hoodie derives from a picture which served as a pivotal point in fashion, youth culture and high society America. The original black and white picture has beanpole figured Tree staring dauntingly out in the distance from amongst a group of middle age socialites. This grabbed the attention of prominent figures of fashion and despite strong opposition from Penelope's father, as she was 16, Penelope Tree became the quintessential swinging sixties icon which galvanized female youth culture and movements at the time. Furthermore, inspired a generation of artists and designers to look at youth culture for inspiration and solidified the Youthquake movement. As for Raf Simons, and this is purely out of speculation, Penelope Tree holds a special place of interest as his source of inspiration will be and has been the youth.$1 -
AW05 “History of My World” Peter De Potter Hoodie
Raf Simons
$1,500
AW05 “History of My World” Peter De Potter Hoodie
Raf Simons AW05 "History of My World" Hoodie with Peter De Potter graphic. Raf's relationship with Peter de Potter is the foundation for the label's well acclaimed cryptic graphical works. Both graduating from The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, and originally a supposed one time collaboration for 2000-2001, the two worked together under the guidance of head of fashion Walter Van Brenondoink (a strong advocate of interdisciplinary work) with photographer Willy Vanderpere and stylist Oliver Rizzio to create the book "Isolated Heroes", the catalyst to Raf's prime years. Raf Simons later borrowed photographs from said book in a recent collection titled "Isolated Heroes". Crafted poems, graphics, collages which abruptly collided with Raf's relationship with music or youth and were displayed in a vague, enigmatic medium was spearheaded by Peter de Potter and continued 9 years after Isolated Heroes. Due to the nature of the graphics, the words or prints on Raf's clothing is a melting pot of musical and personal references which require acute dissection. Seems though, there's something -real- which emanates past all those layers that make some gravitate towards Raf/Peter's work. 9/10 condition. Size 54, very rare size, fits big, XL-XXL.$1,500 -
AW04 “Waves” Paisley YinYang Crewneck
Raf Simons
$582
AW04 “Waves” Paisley YinYang Crewneck
Raf Simons AW04 "Waves" Paisley Yin/Yang Crewneck Pullover. The Ying/Yang design was used throughout the collection as a possibly reference to a euro-techno recording label and a nudge to the "Waves" ethos which is summed up beautifully here: "The collection for explores the idea of conscious confinement and wilful enclosure. Again starting with the concept of an imaginary community outside of regulated society, the whole of the collection evokes the feeling of enlightenment and personal enrichment one can find in extreme but self-chosen isolation. The collection references at random various drop-out cultures that are conceived as likeminded tribes but when examined closely, are in fact gatherings of individuals seeking self-fulfilment through lonely practice. Wave cultures, cultures of rave waves and ocean waves. Eyes closed, alone with music, living only inside music, happily disappearing into the vortex of sounds and emotions. Arms wide open, alone with nature, taking to the sea, drifting away from the shore, fully realising the only options are drowning or surviving." Size 46, fits oversized. Can accommodate an S-L.$582 -
AW03 “Closer” Puffer Down Moto Jacket
Raf Simons
$1,200
AW03 “Closer” Puffer Down Moto Jacket
Raf Simons AW03 "Closer" Puffer Down Moto Jacket in a dark navy. Simons's "Closer" touches base with his roots to music, especially with Joy Division and New Order, with Raf's Peter Saville admiration spearheading the entire collection. Taken from the Mode Museum in Antwerp: "This season, Raf Simons was granted full access to the archives of Peter Saville. Raf Simons made a personal selection of Saville-designed works (some of them previously unseen) to integrate them into his collection. As a long-time admirer of Peter Saville, Raf Simons considers this a great honour, and therefore dedicates his collection to the man who put an unique spin on music culture. The collection itself focuses on traditional styles and fabrics, augmented by a mod influence. Linked to the aesthetics of Peter Saville, there are also touches of early Russian Constructivism, Bauhaus and vintage British looks. At the same time, the collection reflects on the process of growing up and (re)considering adulthood, citing references to childhood dress codes, formal business looks and ghetto rebellion." Cleanly executed crossover of a puffer jacket and moto jacket, which nods to two different functions and styles from two worlds and tailors them harmoniously together. Puffer jacket is structured as a moto jacket and sought to be fitted close to the chest. Multiple functional zip pockets. Snap button down lapels. Round and wide silhouette. Adjustable waist buckles. Arm pocket. High waisted. 8/10 condition. Right pocket is blown out and needs repair. Size 54, extremely rare size. Fits an XL-XXL.$1,200 -
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FW96 “Pop Army” Sweater
Raf Simons
$610$500FW96 “Pop Army” Sweater
Raf Simons FW96(?) "Pop Army" Sweater. Possibly on of the first graphics Raf has ever designed, features 3 patches on left arm with a strong possibility influencing the recent SS16 collection 20 years later. FW96 campaign established a foundation for Raf's classic and sartorial vibe up to the 2000's. This is also the season which the signature "R" turtleneck was born. The video for the campaign consisted of rich adolescents hanging out playing Donkey Kong and smoking an unfathomable amount of cigarettes after their parents' party. A start for Raf Simons capturing the angst and turmoil surrounding adolescents or the "Fourth Sex". 9/10 condition. Size 46, fits an xs-s.$610$500 -
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SS05 “History of the World” Denim Blouson w/ Extended Arms
Raf Simons
$585
SS05 “History of the World” Denim Blouson w/ Extended Arms
Raf Simons SS05 Washed Denim Blouson w/ Extended Arms. "History of The World" was the title of the season followed by the iconic "History of My World" released in the following fall. At this point in time Simons shifted his focus from attitudes and slogans to undergoing a bold reshaping of menswear. Collection focuses on modern, suave, early 70's german futurist cuts. This allows Raf to express his tailoring prowess and breath something new, but familiar to menswear, with some looks bordering near the sartorial. Silhouettes were precisely lean at top and wide at bottom, as with many seasons following until 2008 or so. There's no doubt that Raf Simons shaped all facets, including his underrated later era of tailoring, of menswear. Mid section sits on waist. Long arms that are meant to go past wrists. Zip pockets. Arm flap pocket on left arm. 8.5/10 condition. Size 52 and fits true.$585 -
SS03 “Consumed” Grey Cutout Hooded Sweater
Raf Simons
$875
SS03 “Consumed” Grey Cutout Hooded Sweater
SS03 "Consumed" by Raf Simons Cut Out Hoodie. SS03 "Consumed" is Raf's quiet observation of consumerism, or to be "consumed" by consumerism -- Its effects on youth and their evenhanded interaction with such capitalistic identities and the study of how it molds adolescent identities. Featuring "New Kids,Inc" print on chest, also inked on bare top runway models. Cutouts along back, shoulder, tied together at fragile ends that allow for some interesting layering. Raw hems and extended arms. Oversized silhouette. 9/10 condition. Size 46 but can fit and S-L depending on fit$875 -
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Baseball Sweat
Raf Simons
$1,600
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Baseball Sweat
Raf Simons AW02 "Virginia Creeper" Baseball Sweat. Well acclaimed Virginia Creeper collection dives into the nostalgic and eerie Raf's high school varsity playground. Short sleeved Sweater with felt material sleeves. Acid wash treatment on the main body, which tears and wears down the fabric at an intensified rate. Some acid wash treated garments were pre-distressed in retail shops due to the delicate nature of the fabric. From the third picture, you can recognize the stitching and foresight that went into keeping the look of the distressed elements while holding together the shape and foundation of the piece. Iconic Virginia Creeper logo in the front and back. Garment stops spot on at waist and hangs loose on shoulders. Size 50. Fits M-L.$1,600 -
“Waves” 04-05 Patch Turtleneck
Raf Simons
$1,275
“Waves” 04-05 Patch Turtleneck
Raf Simons FW04-05 "Waves" Turtleneck. Iconic patches from graphics used in other pieces such as "EXILES EVERYWHERE WE GO", "TEST WAVES", and the paisley ying/yang sewed on a wool blend turtleneck. This piece is a collage of themes used in the "Waves" collection, including Ortega y Gasset's "shipwreck" passage, rave culture and fabricated record labels. Patches are intentionally distressed and have a "dirt" effect ubiquitously applied throughout each graphic. The material is intentionally pilled. Loose fit. 7.5/10 condition, slightly more wear than its original condition. Size 48 and fits a slim medium loosely.$1,275 -
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Roots Hoodie (Grey)
Raf Simons
$870
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Roots Hoodie (Grey)
AW02 Virginia Creeper "Roots" Hooded Sweatshirt. One of the most iconic seasons in regards from graphic heavy Raf Simons connoisseurs. Decay and Americana were two main elements of the season which renders this staple hoodie quintessential in representation of both of those themes. The Acid wash treatment slowly eats away at the fabric, leaving scars on the hoodie's surface molded around the wearer. "Virginia Creeper" is labeled throughout, resembling an old American collegiate sweater or varsity logo. On the back is print of "roots" spreading out. Grey Colourway. Raf's signature acid wash treatment is unique to each item. Some distressing is from use while others simply were sold with heavily distributed distressing. Size 46, fits Solid M, oversized.$870 -
FW04 “Waves” Paisley Hoodie in Grey
Raf Simons
$870
FW04 “Waves” Paisley Hoodie in Grey
Raf Simons FW2004-2005 Paisley Hoodie from "Waves". Iconic collection which was built around this excerpt from Spanish Philosopher Ortega Y Gasset: Life is, in itself and forever, shipwreck. To be shipwrecked is not to drown. The poor human being, feeling himself sinking into the abyss, moves his arms to keep afloat. This movement of the arms is culture—a swimming stroke. For this season Raf printed this passage on tags, sweaters, jackets and so on. This is also carefully printed along the printed paisley design for this piece. Loose hood, cotton drawstrings and loose/wide fit. Raf's fabrics tend to deteriorate and age gracefully. 7.5/10 condition. Size 52 Fits an L-XL$870 -
FW04 “Waves” Orange Ortega Pullover
Raf Simons
$700
FW04 “Waves” Orange Ortega Pullover
LIFE IS, IN ITSELF AND FOREVER, SHIPWRECK. TO BE SHIPWRECKED IS NOT TO DROWN. THE POOR HUMAN BEING, FEELING HIMSELF SINKING INTO THE ABYSS, MOVES HIS ARMS TO KEEP AFLOAT. THIS MOVEMENT OF THE ARMS WHICH IS HIS REACTION AGAINST HIS OWN DESTRUCTION, IS CULTURE -- A SWIMMING STROKE. Raf Simons 2004-05 a passage from pessimist philosopher Ortega e Gasset. Graphic is deeply ingrained into fabric. Bottom right corner shows a drawing of what looks like a man moving "his arms to keep afloat". 8/10 condition. Sz 48 fits very big$700 -
SS04 “May The Circle Be Unbroken” Cutout OS Sleeveless Hoodie
Raf Simons
$700
SS04 “May The Circle Be Unbroken” Cutout OS Sleeveless Hoodie
SS04 "May The Circle Be Unbroken" Sleeveless Oversized Hoodie with Cutout. For this collection, Raf Simons conveyed a spiritual ethos in conjunction with Herman Hesse's novel "Siddhartha" which Simons depicts in the under-layer graphic of this hoodie and other pieces throughout the collection. Extremely oversized hoodie with drawstrings in the front, colourfaded, "druid" oversized hoodie. Back featured two layers of fabric, an external shell with an underlayer thinner fabric featuring the print mentioned of "Siddhartha". 7.5/10 condition. Size 48 but fits very oversized.$700