Fashion is such an octopus. You're connected to so many people: suppliers, pattern makers, production teams, marketing teams, vendors. Raf Simons connectfashionmaker Change image and share on social
The fashion thing is something I do, and yes, it is definitely also becoming a part of myself and my personality. It also doesn't really feel like a job, either: it's a dream or a passion or something. Raf Simons dreamfashionfeel share on social
Computers let people avoid people, going out to explore. It's so different to just open a website instead of looking at a Picasso in a museum in Paris. Raf Simons avoidcomputerexplore Change image and share on social
Dress codes and gestures and attitudes have always inspired me, as has youth culture in general, although now I question it more. If you analyze youth cultures over history, there has always been something strict about them - you have to be like this or like that. Raf Simons analyzeattitudecode share on social
My challenge is to find a beautiful balance: to make women beautiful, to make a woman dream to wear a beautiful outfit. Raf Simons balancebeautifulchallenge Change image and share on social
My ideas for the next collection always happen a couple of months before the show. I have learned to shut up and not bother my assistants with it. Raf Simons assistantbothercollection Change image and share on social
My dad only ever talked about two things: bicycles and Mercedes. Raf Simons bicycledadmercedes Change image and share on social
You can instantly spot a Chanel woman, so I want to develop the Dior woman. Raf Simons chaneldevelopdior Change image and share on social
L.A. interests me, the whole band scene and relaxed carefree feel, but it does not mean you have to dress like a hippy. Raf Simons bandcarefreedress Change image and share on social
In the nineties, it was common to see people who expressed themselves through one designer - the Jil Sander woman, the Martin Margiela woman. You saw her on the street, and you knew who she was. Raf Simons commondesignerexpress Change image and share on social