Raf Simons Mens S/S 07 Paris

[JuiceMajor]

Raf Simons has always been a futurist and his show was exemplary, with its precise meld of tailoring and sportswear set against a chaotic compilation of exuberant youthful energy on a video that reprised the Belgian designer's 10 years of showing in Paris.

"I wanted to go back to a more graphic approach," said Simons, who concentrated on volume for last week's Jil Sander show in Milan, but in Paris worked a geometric grid with taut tops and sharp shorts. They had gathered, rounded pockets worked into the square frame while linear sweaters were in blocks of primary color, highlighted with strips of silver. Simons had given a new urgency and a sophisticated polish to his signature cape coat (in nylon) and re-affirmed his place as a menswear leader.

s: Suzy Menkes of IHT

[arlekindearrabal]

Originally Posted by juice major

"I wanted to go back to a more graphic approach"

[faust]

Originally Posted by MulletProof

fixed.

No need, really - he doesn't do womenswear under his own name.

The collection is Ok so far. Love the tailored stuff as always, he's untouchable there. The last suit is gorgeous, indeed.

[Djavanjmiles]

I alway like Raf's collection there always so cool to look at.

[djork]

Originally Posted by juice major

Is about bucking time!! I do like the top on pic #2 post #1

me as well!

[HeLLBoY]

wouldnt really think i will wear the clothings
but i like the style
come on i wanna see more like suits and shirts

[MulletProof]

^me too.
i have now fallen on my knees for sayan to send me more pictures..

*catwalking.

[Snurrig]

He stole my idea of shorts with creases Been thinking about that all spring, how would I go about to design my own pair, but he beat me too it. Yay for Raf

I really like all of the tailored stuff, and obviously I fell in love with the shorts. Can't wait to see a bit more of the collection.

Edit: The footwear is also very nice, really wanna get them all!

[MulletProof]

catwalking via sayan.

[Benzo]

Luv the cut, luv the details, luv the sillhouette! Looks nice!

[Foxie-Pooh]

Hideous shoes..but I love that ballon shorts and the block sleeveless tees

[andrew]

Originally Posted by MulletProof

catwalking via sayan.
*no photo quoting. See TFS Guidelines for more info. sorry.

Ah, looks like he's bringing back the leather-looking linen from s/s 06. More appealing cut, IMO, too.

[Colette_B]

Great suits... ...It probably looks even more amazing up close in person !

[PrinceOfCats]

This kicks out the jams. (Though I'm still quite happy with my Timothy Everest suit for £100... instead of a Raf ).

[arlekindearrabal]

oh yes, please