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Raf Simons AW03 "Closer" Power, Corruption & Lies Vinyl Label Hoodie. In the Fall/Winter 2003 "Closer" collection, Simons took liberty in pulling from Peter Saville’s archive with Factory Records' permission. Saville, co-founder of Factory Records -- a label company with a strong-willed manifesto tied to the art world, is very deliberate and particular with the choices he makes creating the album art despite it looking pedestrian on the surface. Saville reappropriates artwork to tie to the motifs of the music, resulting to some of the most universally recognizable album covers of all time. A replica Henri Fantin-Latour’s ‘A Basket Of Roses', currently shown in London, is featured as the artwork for New Order's 1983 album "Power, Corruption & Lies" in which Saville interprets as "Flowers suggested the means by which power, corruption and lies infiltrate our lives. They’re seductive.". A palette of  cryptic geometric colours are arranged on the top right of the album. These colours actually are a code, a code which cipher is located on the sleeve, and if transcribed reads "FAC. 75" which is the catalogue number (internal reference for the record label) for the album. On the actual vinyl record disc, printed on the vinyl label, is the artwork featured on the hoodie here. A typographic piece, arranged in a clock-like circular format informing the PCL album's details. Size 48, massive.

Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme AW04 Runway Dianese Motorcycle Jacket. Yohji introduced a collaboration between his labels and the technical motorcycle gear specialist Dianese. The Red/White design strongly resembles the "Toga72" jacket from the Settantadue line. Key differences are the removal of the Dianese logo and zip pocket at the front, "Y O H J I" type leather patch in the center region and the "Riders" design on the back. Minor differences are changes in stitch count, refining of the piping, the concealment of minor production faults and rounder edges. Many variations of the jacket were introduced in 2004 for the Y's line, but few made it to the mainline "Pour Homme" runway. Jacket has padding on elbows and shoulders. 8/10 condition,still has maxfield retail tags. Sz 50.

Dolce & Gabbana AW03 Blistered Leather Bondage Jacket. Deep anthracite blistered leather ending in black knit ribbing on arms and waist. Buckled and adjustable straps wrap around the jacket and loosely flail when worn. Fits Loose. 9/10 condition. Size 48. Fits M-L

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.  

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

Calvin Klein 205w39nyc by Raf Simons Sample F&F Knit Crewneck. Sample knit crewneck never made it to production and was handed out to models that walked for Calvin Klein in 2017. Collegiate "C" motif was applied throughout the designs of following 17/18 collections. Cream heavy knit wool. 9/10 condition. No size tag.

"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.  

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.

Pre-Death Alexander McQueen FW07 Extralong Chunky Lambswool Knit with Rubber Finish. Runway piece was in a simpler synthetic material in a shorter silhouette. This iteration is a lot more extravagant featuring more cargo pockets made masterfully out of lambswool knit. Rubberized metal buttons, Zip down under button placket, massive pockets, knit epaulets and oversized hood. Extremely oversized and sits on wearer like a cape. Adjustable waist and neck tassels. Reinforced elbow pads. Rubber knit finish renders a subtle sheen that simultaneously fortifies the knit material, inhibiting warping, and helping with insulation. A solid reminder of the work Alexander McQueen put out to the world when he was still with us. 9.5/10 condition. Size M fits an L - XXXL. Best on oversized L.

Undercover by Jun Takahashi SS06 "Zamiang" - "Klaus" Leather Jacket. SS06 is one of Undercover's most notable collections which featured 5 completely fabricated German progressive rock bands with their own records, graphics, back stage passes, concert wristbands, lyrics and ethos. This jacket is constructed from a vintage-feel leather and cut out pieces of band tees and the like, with their band graphics stylized throughout the piece. A staple piece from one of the arguably best collections that Jun has delivered. 9/10 condition. Size 2