I fantasise about what the future could be in terms of aesthetic and psychology. It's the most difficult thing to do because you have to start from the past - your favourite architect, your favourite song - you take it all with you. Raf Simons aestheticarchitectdifficult share on social
People who don't know me look at my world as something very hard-core, and I don't feel it that way. It's not what attracts me. Raf Simons attractcorefeel Change image and share on social
What I've been conscious of, from the beginning is that I can't be Jil Sander. Raf Simons beginconscioushave Change image and share on social
In my opinion, Christian Dior was never, ever theatre. Raf Simons christiandioropinion Change image and share on social
I'm not an isolated person. The more I connect to people, the more I have the feeling that things work. Raf Simons connectfeltisolate Change image and 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
Every weekend, I'm on the highway to Antwerp. I need to be there, to have the calm. It's a whole different life: I jump on my bike, and it's so small, I can be anywhere in a minute. I like to be at home when there's free time because when you're at a big company, you're constantly surrounded by 30 people. Raf Simons antwerpbigbike share on social
Unlike fashion, art isn't applied. It doesn't have to serve anybody. It doesn't have to be there for any other reason than to give an impression of what the world is about. Raf Simons applyartfashion Change image and share on social
Our society wants things to grow, and our society wants things to become bigger and bigger. Everything has to be put under the spotlight. Raf Simons biggrowput 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