Raf Simons

Raf Simons
Born
Raf Jan Simons

(1968-01-12) 12 January 1968 (age 56)
Neerpelt, Belgium
NationalityBelgian
EducationLUCA School of Arts
Labels
Websiterafsimons.com

Raf Jan Simons (Dutch pronunciation: [rɑf ˈsimɔns]; born 12 January 1968) is a Belgian fashion designer. Beginning in furniture design, Simons launched his own menswear label in 1995. He was creative director at Jil Sander (2005–2012), Christian Dior (2012–2015),[1] and Calvin Klein (2016–2018).[2][3][4] As of 1 April 2020, he is the co-creative director of Prada, in partnership with Miuccia Prada.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Raf Simons to Step Down at Christian Dior". Vogue. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Raf Simons Takes Over Calvin Klein". 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  3. ^ "CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 2019-01-01.
  4. ^ Stephen Garner, MR Magazine RAF SIMONS OFFICIALLY STARTS AT CALVIN KLEIN AS CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER August 2, 2016
  5. ^ Vanessa Friedman (February 23, 2020), Raf Simons Becomes Co-Creative Director at Prada New York Times.
  6. ^ Luisa Zargani and Miles Socha (February 23, 2020), Prada Taps Raf Simons as Co-Creative Director Women's Wear Daily.