Dior raf simons book

The house tells wwd that the decision was made by simons for personal reasons. The eye has to travel, 2011, follows the story of the houses current creative director raf simons embarking on his inaugural collection for christian dior. Raf simonss first dior collection the new york times. Jan 05, 2015 it contains great information on the evolution of the house of dior through its now 6 creative directors starting with monsior dior himself all the way updated to raf simons.

Each photographer captures the creations of christian dior and his successors yves saint laurent, marc bohan, gianfranco ferre, john galliano and raf simons. Raf simons is a belgian fashion designer and current creative director at christian dior. Oct 22, 2015 this morning, christian dior announced that raf simons will leave his position as creative director. Before ever officially announcing his exit from dior, raf simons spoke to cathy horyn for a piece that appears in the new issue of system magazine where he revealed his thoughts on the speed of.

Raf simons oversized denim shirt, gray tee no id, offwhite joggers, puma x fenty fur slides, and custom dior book tote. Simons appointment as artistic director of dior in 2012 caused frissons of excitement in the fashion industry and marked the beginning of a momentous new chapter for the belgian designer. August 2016 december 2018 raf simons held the position of chief creative officer at calvin klein. Apr 17, 2014 why christian dior and raf simons have more in common than you think. In this stunning photographic book, id celebrates raf simons own menswear label, his work for jil sander, and his new appointment of dior. To celebrate 70 years of design, dior has dedicated a beautiful book to each of its seven creative directors, from christian dior to john galliano. The very opposite, in facttheyre all anyone can talk about. All items are authenticated through a rigorous process overseen by experts. The decision by simons, 47, not to renew his contract is surprising. Raf simons dior creative director quits refinery29. Just when you thought the fashion dust had settled, raf simons is stepping down from dior. When i interviewed him in new york dior threw a benefit at the guggenheim at which simons had been able to book a dream performance by richie hawtin, his teenage technomusic hero dj known as. Feb 25, 2021 the joint efforts of miuccia prada and raf simons have not gone unnoticed. Celebrity models from suzy parker to kate moss are immortalized in dior by fashion photography legends from irving penn to nick knight.

Dior has named belgian designer raf simons as its new artistic director, seven months after its icon, john galliano, was convicted by a paris court for drunken antisemitic ravings. Apr 10, 2012 dior selects raf simons to replace john galliano the belgian designer raf simons, center, with models before the presentation of his fall 2012 readytowear mens wear collection, in paris in january. Apr 10, 2012 the belgian designer raf simons was named as the next artistic director of christian dior. Reviewed in the united states on december, 2005 redux extends raf simons idea that fashion is more than clothes and celebrities. Raf simons is christian diors new artistic director.

Raf simons explores the deep codes of dior with his spring. Meet the celebrated swedish illustrator whos reviving a. It is a generalized overview with two months to the catwalk show. Raf simons menswear shop online at matchesfashion us. The first half of this documentary focuses mainly on the established dior atelier getting a new creative director called raf simons. Dior is an extraordinary company, and it has been an immense privilege to write a few pages of this magnificent book. April 2012 nominated artistic director of christian dior for womens haute couture, readytowear and accessory collections. After three and a half years as creative director at christian dior, raf simons has announced hes exiting the house, wwd reports. From christian dior to raf simons rizzoli bookstore. Aside from his subculturallyinspired and independent aesthetic, is a designer bestknown for his dramatic career change.

Designer raf simons is leaving christian dior as creative. Each volume is dedicated to a creative director, from m dior to yves saint laurent, john galliano to raf simons without forgetting the. Simons for his exceptional contribution to the house. Nov 14, 2012 dior s new creative director, raf simons, is a formidable and original talent, says mark holgate, but its also his sense of family and generosity of spirit that make him the man of the house. Dec 22, 2018 simons presents his spring 2016 collection for dior, inspired by purity and the quasivictorian outfits in picnic at hanging rock. See more ideas about raf simons dior, dior, fashion. Raf simons has announced his namesake brands first foray into. Rihanna pairs diors book tote with oversized street style. It contains great information on the evolution of the house of dior through its now 6 creative directors starting with monsior dior himself all the way updated to raf simons. Debuting last year at the tribeca film festival, dior and i, directed by frederic tcheng diana vreeland. Christian dior unveils global vision fashion the guardian. From yves saint laurent to raf simons, season after season, the designers of dior have interpreted the legendary curves of the bar suit, dreaming up bustier versions, designing it in woolen denim, or adorning it with masculine prints.

After threeandahalf years as christian dior s artistic director of womens haute couture, readytowear, and accessory collections, raf simons is. This book gathers together, for the first time, every dior haute couture. Alongside the publication, there was also an exhibition of simons work and an outdoor fashion show at the pitti immagine uomo tradeshow in florence, italy for a retrospective of the designers career at the age of 38. In his time at one of the worlds most prestigious fashion houses, the belgianborn simons, 47, brought dior to a modern era, while echoing christian dior s brand ethos celebrating. Raf simons presents his first haute couture collection in july 2012. Featured on the cover of simons s second book, raf simons redux, is robbie. In this stunning photographic book, idcelebrates raf simons own menswear label, his work for jil sander, and his new appointment of dior. Oct 22, 2015 simons, 47, made the decision to leave dior after he and the company failed to reach an agreement on a new employment contract, though the parting was amicable, according to sources. Dior, from christian dior to raf simons classics by farid. His feet may be firmly under the desk, but rather than relaxing into a. The mystique is gone with his artobsessed intellect, simons may be reinventing couture at dior but thats not stopping this selftaught designer from. Raf simons by terry jones meet your next favorite book.

Sumptuously illustrated and beautifully designed, this book a must for every. Apr 09, 2015 raf simons isnt good at hiding his feelings. Jul 05, 2012 in his debut collection for dior, raf simons s themes included sculptural lines, ravishing color, a preference for pockets, a sense of chic femininity but also ease. Raf simons first show for dior was over a week agoa veritable eternity in internet timebut that doesn. Buy a cheap copy of dior, from christian dior to raf simons book by farid chenoune. Why christian dior and raf simons have more in common than. Christian dior is an extraordinary company, and it has been an immense privilege to write a few pages of this magnificent book. Before filmmaker frederic tcheng got the goahead to start filming his latest documentary, dior and i, an account of a new designer in his first months as the artistic director of the global luxury brand, he had to agree to a brief trial period. Nov 03, 2017 this year dior, one of the worlds most famous ateliers, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a coffeetable book. A quick comparison of the original dior diorama designed by raf simons and the newer updated version designed by maria grazia chiuri. Raf simons exits dior, what it means for the fashion industry. Follow the author similar authors to follow dior, from christian dior to raf simons by farid chenoune 20150105 hardcover january 1, 1834. Since he took over in april 2012, dior has prospered under his creative control. Raf simons, belgian fashion designer who worked for various labels, notably serving as creative director of jil sander 200512, as artistic director of christian dior 201215, as chief creative officer of calvin klein 201618, and as cocreative designer of prada 2020.

Selftrained belgian designer raf simons launched his eponymous label in 1995, and has been creating effortless, offbeat menswear ever since. While it may sound like a short period of time, he worked on an astounding 20 collections. Raf simons to take over at dior the new york times. Jul 01, 20 a year into his reign at christian dior, raf simons mission to shake up the fashion world is still gathering speed. From christian dior to raf simons by farid chenoune hardcover book. Oct 22, 2015 dior s now former creative director, raf simons, taking a bow at the ss16 show. A new book celebrates 70 years of christian dior wallpaper. Informed by a background in both industrial and furniture design, simons also draws inspiration from music, art, rebels, subcultures and traditional tailoring, combining these elements for a fresh, unconventional take that is all his own. Raf simons exits dior, what it means for the fashion.

Having worked at some of pariss most wellrenowned fashion houses, the designer continues to gain critical acclaim with minimalist pieces which riff on subculture tropes and athletic codes. Raf simons, the designer behind three and a half very successful years at christian dior, has suddenly announced he will be leaving the french design house. It was published by assouline publishing and has a total of 400 pages in the book. From christian dior to raf simons by farid chenoune. Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the very first dior collection the emblematic new look, launched spring 1947, this book retraces the legendary collections by christian dior, as well as those by his successors yves saint laurent, marc bohan, gianfranco ferre, john galliano, raf simons and the first creations designed for dior by maria. Oct 22, 2015 when i interviewed him in new york dior threw a benefit at the guggenheim at which simons had been able to book a dream performance by richie hawtin, his teenage technomusic hero dj known as. The latter half of the documentary shows preparation for the show and. Oct 22, 2015 see more raf simons 10 best dior looks of 2015. Oct 22, 2015 by the cut with news of raf simonss departure from dior, lets take a look back at his threeandahalfyear tenure at the design house. The book reveals simons social background, social isolation, social intimacy with his designersmodels, and a blurry vision of the future. Born in belgium in the late 1960s, royal academy, antwerp graduate raf simons launched his label inspired by street culture and urban music in 1995. Apr 08, 2015 dior and i, which already showing in europe, opens in new york on friday.

Making this edition that more poignant as it includes a new chapter on the recently departed last creative director. Dior by simons raf simons launched his label inspired by street culture and urban music in 1995. With exquisite photography and insightful text surveying over sixty years of dior s sublime reinvention, this. The post has been empty for more than a year since the dramatic departure of john galliano in march of 2011. As raf simons bids adieu to dior, a look at his work in vogue raf simonss tenure at christian dior was a master class on how to make a heritage house move with the times, and it was documented in the pages of vogue. By the cut with news of raf simonss departure from dior, lets take a look back at his threeandahalfyear tenure at the design house. Raf simons leaves dior raf simons steps down as dior. Later in the month of october, he resigns from his post at dior. Dior, from christian dior to raf simons book by farid chenoune.

Relocating to new york, simons was tasked with leading the creative vision at the. Raf simons bids farewell to dior the new york times. Fall 2012 haute couture raf started off his first collection for dior on a strong tailoring note, one that would follow the rest of his care. Raf simons is stepping down at christian dior vogue. It wasnt until the following august, after ongoing industry speculation, that the designer was officially announced as chief creative officer of calvin klein. Raf simons and the ghost of dior interview magazine. Anna wintour, sidney toledano, alber elbaz and more weigh in on raf simons dior debut. Introducing raf simons, diors new creative director vogue. Christian dior is an extraordinary company, and it has been an immense privilege to write a few pages of this magnificent book, mr. Oct 22, 2015 sidney toledano, chief executive of christian dior couture, and bernard arnault, the chairman of lvmh, thanked mr. Dior, from christian dior to raf simons by farid chenoune 201501.

Sidney toledano, the chief executive officer of the paris fashion house, made the announcement today in a statement. In his debut collection for dior, raf simons s themes included sculptural lines, ravishing color, a preference for pockets, a sense of chic femininity but also ease. The belgian designer who took over as creative director at dior three years ago, after running the minimalist house jil sander, may seem intense and. Raf simons opens up about leaving dior highsnobiety. Gianfranco ferre, john galliano, and raf simons, as well as maria. Inside raf simons first dior haute couture collection. This year dior, one of the worlds most famous ateliers, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a coffeetable book. His passion for music, art, and contemporary culture infiltrates everything he does. With over 1100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration is a musthave.

From christian dior to raf simons by farid chenoune hardcover book originally released in celebration of diors 60th. Dior designer raf simons spring summer 20 pretaporter paris by fashionchannelthe designer raf simons had clearly dug deep not just into christian dio. Dior and i brings the viewer inside the storied world of the christian dior fashion house with a privileged, behindthescenes look at the creation of raf simons first haute couture collection as its new artistic director. Raf simons was born on 12 january 1968 in neerpelt, in the province of limburg, belgium, to an army night watchman jacques simons and a house cleaner alda beckers. Miuccia prada and raf simons continue their runway marriage. Paris raf simons is to part ways with christian dior, ending a fruitful threeandahalf year collaboration that saw the fabled french house tilt in a more modernist direction dior said the.

Balenciaga, lanvin, philip treacy, roger vivier assouline. Everything you need to know about raf simons first dior. Oct 22, 2015 raf simons, christian dior s creative director, is leaving the house. In october 2015, he stepped down from his position at dior to shift his focus to his raf simons label. Apr 18, 2014 at the newly modern, forwardthinking house of dior where, radically, he goes by raf, rather than monsieur raf simons creates chunky files of images and inspirations for his concepts. Jul 01, 20 raf simons youth cultureinspired, elegant tailoring poetic, elegant, and freethinking, raf simons is one of the most exciting designers working in fashion today.