Raf SImons

Born in Neerpelt, Belgium in 1968, Raf Simons graduated in industrial design in 1991 and initially worked as a furniture designer. After interning with Walter Van Beirendonck, he transitioned to fashion in 1995, launching his self-named menswear label. Simons became head professor at the University of Applied Arts, Vienna (2000-2005), and celebrated his label's 10th anniversary in 2005. He served as Creative Director at Jil Sander (2005-2012) and Christian Dior (2012-2018), and as Chief Creative Officer at Calvin Klein (2016-2018), winning multiple awards. In 2020, Simons joined Prada as Co-Creative Director. His designs blend rebellious youth culture with traditional menswear, emphasizing individuality and innovation.