Sherman Questions VII

1. Cindy Sherman Untitled (Balenciaga), 2008
2. Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2007

Indeed, Sherman carefully picks the clothes that are depicted with her characters. And it is not by coincidence that six portraits solely feature head-to-toe Balenciaga - as they follow the invitation by Nicolas Ghesquière. In return, the Fall/Winter 2010 collection includes printed shirts and dresses featuring quotes appropriated from Sherman reviews and interviews published in art magazines.
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Image credits Cindy Sherman, Catwalking

Obviously III

1. Jeff Koons Large Vase of Flowers, 1991
2. Finale at Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2012 show
3. Raf Simons' heartbreaking good-bye, Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2012
4. Jeff Koons Sacred Heart, 1994

Flowers and hearts, from Jeff to Raf. Now that the Dior rumours are finally confirmed, we can move on. And discover further, visual tributes. A sign of new, strictly self-referential commercial heights?
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights V

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2005

'Wave Transmission' front print.
Lace-up side construction.
Raf Simons for Avantgarde.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights IV

Raf Simons Fall/Winter 1998

Polyamide and lycra top.
Black and charcoal pinstripes.
Raw edges.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights III

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2011

White dress shirt.
Hospital green back zip.
Puller pendant.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights II

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2009

Hidden black contrast zip.
Beige linen.
Sleeveless by definition.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights

Raf Simons Archives Collection

Cotton front, neoprene back.
Deconstructed pockets.
Non-commercial item, non-specific season.
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Laced Up II

1. Sleeveless top Dior Homme
2. Mannequin Jean Paul Gaultier

Another photo booth experiment. While my lower body disappears, the torso becomes a tribute to the year 1990. Hedi Slimane, Jean Paul Gaultier and Horst become one. At least for this very moment.
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Fin

Artworks & Portrait Victor Antonio

The most genius, mesmerizing and capricious beings often leave us too early, too soon. I am happy to have met this wonderful person and being virtually connected through late night talks, the exchange of surrealist poems and visionary thoughts.
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Gazette

A photo booth tribute: John Galliano

















Snakeskin trousers & iPad case John Galliano

Printed versus digital media. The written word. The praise, the critique, the sentence. The infamous Gazette print, the Gothic letter G. And when all whisper has ceased, iconic collections remain.
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Obviously

1. Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2012
2. Helmut Lang Halloween T-Shirt 2003

A tribute by Raf to Helmut. Bold letters indicating the product's exact chronological and cultural context. A numeric catalogue entry. I want every single piece from that collection.
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Balenciaga Questions III

1. Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2003
2. Louise Goldin Fall/Winter 2010

Maybe unofficially, Fall/Winter 2010 has been declared a post-Balenciaga season? A London tribute to the Parisian house? The subliminal Transformers quote becomes literal meaning itself.
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Tribute

Bomber jacket Vintage
T-Shirt H&M
Jeans Cheap Monday
Socks Woolworth
Shoes Vintage

The unintentional outcome when you travel with limited clothes and the only pair left is white tennis socks. Who's gonna join me for a romantic moonwalk now?
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Best of Raf Simons

I like to pay tribute to one of the best menswear designers out there: Raf Simons. Enjoy my selection of best-of-pieces from every Raf collection. A history in wearable progression. 12 years in artful perfection.


Spring/Summer 2008 | Fall/Winter 2007/2008


Spring/Summer 2007 | Fall/Winter 2006/2007


Spring/Summer 2006 | Fall/Winter 2005/2006


Spring/Summer 2005 | Fall/Winter 2004/2005


Spring/Summer 2004 | Fall/Winter 2003/2004


Spring/Summer 2003 | Fall/Winter 2002/2003


Spring/Summer 2002 | Fall/Winter 2001/2002


Spring/Summer 2001 | Fall/Winter 2000/2001


Spring/Summer 2000 | Fall/Winter 1999/2000


Spring/Summer 1999 | Fall/Winter 1998/1999


Spring/Summer 1998 | Fall/Winter 1997/1998


Spring/Summer 1997 | Fall/Winter 1996/1997


Spring/Summer 1996 | Fall/Winter 1995/1996

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