Antwerp literally was a trash hole, but fashion changed that. The designers there were extreme, and their work was hard to understand. But now, people from all over the world come to Antwerp to shop. Raf Simons antwerpchangedesigner Change image and share on social
I couldn't go now to a brand that had a niche attitude like... gothic. I couldn't do that. Well, I could do it, but I wouldn't find it interesting, challenging. Raf Simons attitudebrandchallenge Change image and share on social
The fashion world doesn't know the word 'stop,' so you have to make sure there are sublime moments every day. Raf Simons dayfashionmake Change image and share on social
We Belgians love when we can go to L.A. because the city is amazing and the climate is fantastic. Raf Simons amazebelgiancity Change image and share on social
Berlin is in a state of transition. There are lots of people who don't stay here. They pass through. They might not 'clean up,' but they mature. It is a city where people spend a significant time in their lives, and then they move on. Raf Simons berlincityclean share on social
I am somebody who focuses on a dialogue between generations - that's the drive of my work. I believe the young generation take the power; they'll take over at one point, but the older generation, they'll push it away only because of the fear. I'm the opposite; I'm curious. Raf Simons curiousdialoguedrive share on social
I never really have to sit at a desk thinking, 'What should I do now?' It doesn't work like that for me, and it never has. My thinking process is constant. Raf Simons constantdeskprocess Change image and share on social
I was growing up in the New Wave period, but that wasn't allowed in school. I remember moments when they wouldn't let four people dressed in black stand together on the playground. Raf Simons allowblackdress Change image and share on social
In fashion design, you can divide people into two groups. You have people who come with an aesthetic that is there forever, even if it evolves. Then you have people I call 'jumpers.' One season it can be this; the next season it's completely something else. I always knew I am more of a jumper. Raf Simons aestheticcallcompletely share on social