Raf Simons’ debut collection for Dior exudes a romantic atmosphere composed with shoes with sculptural heels, couture jewelry and veils designed for a woman who wants to express herself. As the entire Fall line, the collection isn’t just an assembly of wardrobe suggestions for next winter. “It’s about wiping the slate clean and starting … Read more
Dior’s romantic aesthetic is about to change. After more than a year of rumors, Dior found a replacement for John Galliano. The French fashion house named the 44-year-old Belgian designer Raf Simons (former chief designer at Jil Sander) responsible for “Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear and Women’s Accessories.” We will see Simons’ first Christian Dior Haute Couture … Read more
Jil Sander, a prolific German designer known for her innovative looks in the 70s, is returning to the label she created 40 years ago, fuelling industry speculation about the possibility that outgoing creative director Raf Simons could wind up at Dior. Japanese fashion conglomerate Onward Holdings, who owns Jil Sander fashion brand since 2008, said … Read more