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
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
I'm not so rock and roll. I'm more techno. Raf Simons rockrolltechno Change image and share on social
I'm usually very attracted to things that I can't define. If something's too clear, it's very often not inspiring to me anymore. Raf Simons anymoreattractclear Change image and share on social
My whole life, I've always had to be surrounded by creative things. I find it relaxing to be in touch with creations by other people. Raf Simons creationcreativefind Change image and share on social
We all know and we all perceive Christian Dior in a very specific way. Raf Simons christiandiorperceive 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
My mother was a cleaning lady all her life. Raf Simons cleanladylife Change image and share on social
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
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