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FW01 “Riot Riot Riot” Heavy Waxed Pants
FW01 "Riot Riot Riot" Waxed Pants. "Riot Riot Riot" is a hard turn for Raf Simons which laid down fresh foundations for his new designs that sought to stray away from the lanky and slim lined classic wear to layers, band imagery, music references and capturing attitudes and lifestyles. The entire collection was rather unwieldy and was heavily influenced by eastern european style which relied on heavy layering during colder days. Garments that represented protest, "riots", turmoil like balaclavas, bombers, wrapped chains and face masks were reappropriated and meshed into extravagant bulky fits. These wax pants have a short factory inseam. The wax is extremely heavy and embedded into the fabric. The fabric itself feels almost like duct tape. 7.5/10 condition. Wax creasing, erosion and inevitable wear. Size 48, fits a 30.$210 -
SS03 “Consumed” White Tank
“Today’s living environment is about consuming as well as being consumed; some suggest this could lead to an apocalyptic end, while others, particularly younger generations, take this reality as their cue to create new, more viable and flexible personas.” - Raf Simons Show Notes. Raf Simons SS03 "Consumed" Tank in the white colourway. SS03 is one of Raf's more well received collections by the "graphics" type of Raf collectors and possibly the most iconic. As the passage from the show notes above states, this is Raf's introspective dive into his interpretation of consumerism and identity with younger generations. Slapped on the tank is the 'consumed' graphic which was inked on the chests of some of the runway models with familiar commercial logos. This is a much looser tank compared to his more common ultraslim fitted tanks. 8/10 condition. Size 48 and fits true, slightly loose. Fits an L fitted.$352 -
RS x Sterling Ruby Paint Splattered Pants (Cobalt)
Raf Simons x Sterling Ruby paint-splattered denim in white over cobalt. Sterling Ruby and Raf collaborated for a second time to produce an entire slew of pieces that are a lot more consumer friendly compared to the 2010 counterparts. These pants feature a vibrant cobalt painted over with freehand splotching of white. Signature leather "Raf Patch" on back which reads "RS SR" instead of just "RS". Slim fit. 8.5/10 condition. Mild scratches on leather patch. Size 44 fits 28-28.5$615 -
08 MIT Velcro Multi-Coloured High Top
Raf Simons Velcro Strap High Top. This is the "Made in Italy" version from the late 00's. Compared to the Portugal made recent models, these have arguably softer leather, slightly slimmer profile, sturdier and more forgiving sizing. White with black trimming. Emerald and navy straps. "R" Raf Simons logo on pull tab. Margom sole. This model, along side the Low top, Astronaut and the legendary Vandal were cycled in different styles throughout the mid to late 2000's. 8/10 condition. Creasing and scuffs. Siz 41 can fit 8 - 8.5.$245 -
SS15 “Koi” Extended Silhouette LongSleeve
Raf Simons SS15 Extended Silhouette Longsleeve. One of the more graphic heavy recent seasons by Raf is a peep into his past memories. Vogue quoted Raf describing his collection, "Like mood boards you'd pin your favorite images to", which pretty much speaks for the entire collection outside of the more couture jackets. The back and front of the runway pieces feature prints of koi fish, Raf's stay in Japan, Raf's earlier life, friends and family, Mt Fuji, an astronaut, mementos that Raf has a deep personal connection with, arranged like a collage. The prints are physically screened and printed over each other, having a very slight amount of depth and real touch to them. This is the rare extended, big silhouette jersey cotton version. 9/10 condition. Size M$236 -
SS04 “May The Circle Be Unbroken” Pullover
Raf Simons SS05 "May The Circle Be Unbroken" Patch Sweater. May The Circle Be Unbroken focused on spiritualism, self-discovery and "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse. Patchwork graphic is printed with a black glossy material over twill. Graphic represents something you'd see with an ancient scroll mixed with newspaper classifieds. The passages and words vaguely arranged act as a collage of words that represent the season which read "The 8 fold path" representing the buddhist path, "Odyssey", possible excerpts from Siddhartha, omega signs, "Purity Phase, Sleep Vortex", A French excerpt naming planets and so on. This is the teal colourway, which is the hardest to acquire. Like many Raf fabrics it deteriorates and wears beautifully; The teal wash is a melange of dark and lighter shades. 8/10 condition. Small moth hole in right shoulder, very mild orange stain on graphic. Size 46 but fits extremely oversized, best for a loose M-L or the intended oversized small.$950$835 -
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 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)
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 -
SS15 Brain Calvin “Sunset” Short Sleeved Sweat
Raf Simons Brain Calvin Short Sleeved Sweat. Material composition is of a thick cotton, lined with a cotton/poly mix. Boxy fit and heavy weight fabric. Base is a beautiful gradient that resembles sunsets on a coast. Graphic is a thick patch of a photograph of a sunset. Slightly cropped. Brain Calvin collaborated with Raf Simons in 2015 producing an array of vibrant graphic tees featuring his vivid work and portraits. 8/10 condition. Size S fits a boxy S.$205 -
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
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 -
FW08 Scarf Button Up
FW08 Scarfed Shirt from Raf Simons. Instead of a collar, features a scarf that can be styled in multiple ways. Signature straight cut bottom hem because Raf hates tuckable shirts. Standard button down made from medium weight poplin. Hard black. 9/10 condition. Extremely hard to find size 54.$183