Raf Simons

Emerging in the slipstream of Antwerp's pioneer generation, Raf Simons transitioned from industrial design to launch his groundbreaking menswear line in 1995. Channeling European youth movements, rave culture, and post-punk music, Simons revolutionized menswear silhouettes with austere skinny suits, graphic patches, and oversized parkas. Landmark collections like Riot Riot Riot cemented his cult status among collectors. His intellectual minimalism and cinematic emotional weight subsequently guided historic tenures at Jil Sander, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, and Prada.