Raf Simons

“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. Probably one of the most iconic pieces from Raf Simons -- The "Consumed" Button Up in white on black as displayed on the runway. This piece deserves some explanation especially as there's little of it despite the interest surrounding it today. The button up, to bluntly put it, graphically exemplifies "Consumed", the entire season and its creative foundations, as the above show note statement suggests. More so it resembles the "tattooed" model also carrying similar corporate graphics which was a strong highlight for Raf's show. And as with all of Raf's work, inspired and continues to inspire Men's fashion/youth amongst creators, enthusiasts and the like. Ashley Bickerton's work was also featured in the 2003 Consumed season as well. Matte and coated fabric. Sunlight does not shine through this. The graphics are also matted and coated and have a distinct texture to them. Collegiate button down collar with signature Raf Simons high waisted, untuckable bottom hem. 1/2 length sleeves. 8/10 condition. Size 48, fits a slim M.

Raf Simons "Waves" Tee from FW04. Staple tee featuring "Exiles Everywhere We Go" motto, fitted perfectly with the season's dreadful, but oddly serene graphics and themes along side the "life is in itself and forever shipwreck". Distressed and faded, has the thick and robust signature Raf graphic print. Fits oversized, and slumps at shoulders. 8/10 condition. Size 46 but can fit an oversized medium to a slim large.

"To The Archives No Longer Relevant" Raf Simons Shirt from FW15. This is the 20th season for Raf Simons and he initially sought to pay a tribute to his revered past collections but he and his team simply didn't feel that it was "relevant" to do anything old, instead opted to keep doing something new. This however was an homage to his influences Helmut Lang and Maison Margiela. Fits a little big, material is thin but not transparent as picture suggests (we're getting to fix the lighting issues), soft. High quality silk print on bank with "RS" signature logo patch sewn on back. 9/10 Condition. Sz S (Fits a little bigger)

Archival Raf Simons 08-09 Shirt. This shirt's graphic represents the signature spun wool texture used throughout the entire season from turtlenecks to jackets. Personally my favourite collection. Although this isn't the texture used in the other pieces, this comes close in graphical detail. Spells out "Raf Simons". 9/10 condition. Size 46