Fall/winter 2003 sweaters.I am obsessed with Raf Simons. The longest blog post I have ever done was about his work (Hapsical - Raf Simons: 15 Years of Brilliance), and when I was invited to his spring/summer 2011 show earlier this summer I nearly *died*. Something that I like to do (the sort of activity which can never really be explained when boring relatives press you for what your 'hobbies' are) is browsing sites like eBay and Yahoo Auctions Japan, looking at (and lusting after) all the Raf Simons pieces from previous seasons which people are selling.
I've looked at the runway pictures of all of Simons' collections, and watched the show videos, countless times, but nowhere online is there an archive of all the individual pieces, photographed closed-up, which is why the sale sites are so good. They also allow me to imagine what my fantasy wardrobe would be like; if money were no object, I would have bought every single thing which I've posted here.
Spring/summer 1999 t-shirt:
Spring/summer 2000 bomber jacket. These bomber jackets are just amazing. If only I could find someone selling 'The Pyramid' one...
Fall/winter 2000.. amazing knitwear:
The fall/winter 2001 camoflague bomber; this is still for sale on Yahoo Auctions Japan.
Spring/summer 2002 sweater:
Spring/summer 2002 shirt with pin ribbon details:
Spring/summer 2002 slogan tops:
I love this fall/winter 2002 sweater:
Fall/winter 2002 hooded shirt, with the Virgina Creeper insignia:
Spring/summer 2003:
Love this:
And this jacket... so amazing:
Spring/summer 2003 printed t-shirt and vest:
Amazing, beautiful jacket:
Spring/summer 2003 chain:
Fall/winter 2003 sweaters:
Spring/summer 2004 charms:
Spring/summer 2004 crystal print top... I definitely need this for feng shui purposes.
Spring/summer 2005 t-shirt:
Spring/summer 2005 grey denim jacket:
Spring/summer 2005 zip trousers:
Spring/summer 2005.. the perfect jacket:
Fall/winter 2005 t-shirts:
Fall/winter 2005 trousers:
Spring/summer 2006 cut-out t-shirt:
Mind-blowing spring/summer 2006 jacket:
Fall/winter 2006 metallic-lined sweater:
Fall/winter 2006 padded bomber jacket:
Spring/summer 2007 desert boots:
Spring/summer 2007 vest:
Fall/winter 2007 jacket:
Spring/summer 2008 deconstructable trousers:
Spring/summer 2008 shirt:
Spring/summer 2008 high-top astro sandals:
Fall/winter 2008 embroidered shirt:
Cool Raf by Raf Simons stuff (not sure about the seasons):
























I don't think I have come across someone who has that much obession with Mr Simons. If i ever come across anything. I will notify you straight away!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see how a designer progresses through the years. I only know Raf Simons by his more recent collections, but seeing his earlier works that I think are darker and more raw make me understand his style deeper.
ReplyDeleteSlightly off topic, however when in Copenhagen you must, must, must go to Café Norden. http://www.cafenorden.dk/
ReplyDeletei don't know how you have found so many images really, it's quite amazing. you are dedicated!
ReplyDeleteI am an obsessed Raf Simons fan, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYou were able to pre-order lots of nice SS2011 stuff at Seven New York, one or two weeks ago.
I posted the, in my opinion, most desirable pieces on my blog.
RAF SIMONS SS2011 PRE-ORDER
Hapscial, have you checked out the stock they have at yoox.com recently? To my surprise they do have quite an abundant stock of interesting Simons pieces.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post - I love the moth eaten grey sweater. Its so hard to DIY distress without it looking obvious, I'd love that sweater! Following :)
ReplyDeletePaddy @ LITTLE RAZZI
Cut out t-shirts looks so sexy. I want that and I will make sure my husband will wear it for me.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Those Peforated desert boots are amazing! Anybody know where i can get them!?
ReplyDeleteim always trying to find raf simons gems on ebay. there's something lux and grunge about even the simple designs from the brand
ReplyDeletewww.pinstripeprince.blogspot.com
Nice to know we're not the only ones a tad obsessed with Raf!
ReplyDeleteHis suiting in the spring 2011 collection is so clean and gorgeous.
well i have many of these pieces, im about to put the shark and girl with a star eye on ebay . anyone interested? roboticlife40@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have a sweater same as the one of the 2 first on this page ( the one one the right) size 48. Any interest ? Contact me. Jpderian@hotmail.com
ReplyDelete