RAF by Raf Simons S/S 2006 review

[mkd1187]

Does anyone know when and where it will be available in the US (NYC to be specific)? I doubt Atelier

 

[Fade to Black]

What I'm really wondering is: Is Atelier even gonna buy any pieces from S/S 06 Raf Simons mainline?

 

[faust]

What I'm really wondering is: Is Atelier even gonna buy any pieces from S/S 06 Raf Simons mainline?

No.

Mkd, I am sure that Seven will be all over this. Also, I could see this in Barneys CO-OP, since they brought back the main line.

 

[davidwest]

Here is what my friend bought from the line. I must say, i'm glad to have more of the street peices available, as much as I appreciate and admire the tailoring, its the more street stuff that we wear. View attachment 132222

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[davidwest]

another pic of one of the pendants, bloody expensive compared to the clothing, but very cool.View attachment 132231

 

[davidwest]

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[tricotineacetat]

I´m looking forward wearing my bright green and blue hoodies with printwork...

 

[Arturo21]

David, how's the quality comparing to the mainline?

It's obvious that he went down in production cost a bit- switching production from Belgium to Italy, but is the quality the same...fabrics, stitching,etc?

thx for all your info and pics!

 

[davidwest]

Look, I only own casual peices from the mainline, but this line is most casual, and I think the quality is equal. He's obviously cut costs in terms of fabrics, the shirtings are not super fine, but the unbrushed cotton fleece of the hoodies are pretty much the same as mainline ones. And the knits are good. There aren't a lot of investment items in the range, its mostly wash and wear cotton, which keeps prices down. Even the knitwear is 100% cotton. There are even some pleated front chinos in lightweight cotton!!

 

[futurepresent]

How Come?

How come that you already have these items if the collection is not yet insale?

 

[andrew]

If possible, could I see images of the pants? I really like Simon's cut.

 

[metal-on-metal]

No.

Atelier didn't buy ANY '06 Raf? How weird. I thought you said they didn't want the diffusion, but the main line too?

 

[faust]

Atelier didn't buy ANY '06 Raf? How weird. I thought you said they didn't want the diffusion, but the main line too?

They have their reasons. I am not sure if I am at liberty to disclose them though

 

[metal-on-metal]

Bad delivery on Raf's part? Seven moving in blocks away? I can only imagine. Well they have a strong selection with or without Raf I think.

 

[davidwest]

how come?

A guy who works for the Italian distributor (I think futurenet)has a store here in Cape Town where he sells other designers too. And since we're in Summer now...... we're only to happy to have it first!!

 

[baklanyc]

Atelier didn't buy ANY '06 Raf? How weird. I thought you said they didn't want the diffusion, but the main line too?

Considering Raf's production companie's horrible deliveries and arbitrary cancellations this season, I'm not surprised. Besides, the SS06 collection was more of the big pants thing began in Fall - Atelier passed on that look, so it stands to reason. Barring tknowing the real reasons from their mouths, of course.

 

[faust]

Considering Raf's production companie's horrible deliveries and arbitrary cancellations this season, I'm not surprised. Besides, the SS06 collection was more of the big pants thing began in Fall - Atelier passed on that look, so it stands to reason. Barring tknowing the real reasons from their mouths, of course.

tFS - you heard it here first.

 

[Arturo21]

Who produces raf (mainline) btw?

 

[Colette_B]

To be honest, I don´t mind Raf doing a secondary line, especially since most of his older stuff was so streetwise that I found it quite hard to sell - Especially when the ones that might appreciate can´t afford it!

I think it´s a good move, the mainline will definitely gain from it and become more sophisticated in order to separate itself from RAF by Raf Simons, whereas I can find more approachable, yet interesting clothes at RAF.

good point.

 

[tricotineacetat]

Who produces raf (mainline) btw?

Gysemans, a belgian manufacturer that also does Kris Van Assche and several other independent designers.