The 54-year-old’s latest fashion show was held last October in London, a showcase that presented his final collection.
Celebrated Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons will shut down his eponymous fashion brand after 27 years. In an Instagram post published on Monday, Simons wrote, “I lack the words to share how proud I am of all that we have achieved.
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I am grateful for the incredible support from my team, from my collaborators, from the press and buyers, from my friends and family, and from our devoted fans and loyal followers. Thank you all for believing in our vision and for believing in me.”
The 54-year-old’s latest fashion show was held last October in London, a showcase that presented his final collection. While maintaining his brand since 1995, Simons has held creative director posts at heavyweight brands Jil Sander, Christian Dior, and Calvin Klein. Beginning in 2020 to the present, he serves as Prada’s co-creative director with Miuccia Prada.
When Simons’ entrance to the Italian house was announced, speculation that Miuccia, 73, was on the brink of retirement. However, she denied the rumors at a news conference, “I like working, don’t make me older than I am.” At Prada, Miuccia and Simons share “equal responsibilities for creative input and decision making.”
As of writing, Simons has yet to confirm what brought the decision to close.
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Simons has not confirmed the reason behind the closure. In an Instagram post, he thanked his team, collaborators, press, buyers, family, and followers for supporting the brand’s vision since 1995.
Simons founded his namesake fashion label in 1995. Its closure, announced in November 2022, ends a 27-year run for the Belgian designer, then 54, who continues creative work at Prada.
His final collection was shown at a London fashion show in October 2022, marking the label’s closing showcase. It was the Spring 2023 ready-to-wear collection, according to Vogue’s runway coverage.
Simons has held creative director roles at Jil Sander, Christian Dior, and Calvin Klein. Since 2020, he serves as co-creative director of Prada alongside Miuccia Prada, sharing equal creative responsibilities.
Per the article, Simons continues as Prada’s co-creative director with Miuccia Prada; the closure concerns only his eponymous label, and he has yet to publicly explain the decision behind it.
