Okay, so today I dove headfirst into the world of Raf Simons, specifically the 2001 collection. It’s been on my radar for a while, and I finally decided to just go for it and see what all the fuss was about.
Getting Started
First things first, I gathered all my materials. For this, all I really needed was my laptop and a solid internet connection. Then, I opened up a bunch of tabs – runway photos, articles, forum discussions, anything I could find about that specific collection. I even dug up some old interviews with Raf himself, just to get into his head a little bit.
Deep Dive into 2001
I spent a good chunk of time just scrolling through images. I mean, really studying them. I wanted to soak it all in – the colors, the shapes, the textures, the whole vibe of it. I was trying to imagine how these clothes would feel, how they would move, how they would make you feel wearing them. It was like trying to solve a puzzle.
- I noticed the oversized silhouettes, almost swallowing the models whole.
- I saw a lot of dark colors, blacks, greys, deep reds.
- I picked up on this almost apocalyptic, rebellious feeling.
Making Connections
Then, I started to try to piece it all together. What was Raf trying to say with this collection? What was the inspiration? I read a bunch of different interpretations, some people talking about it as a reaction to 9/11, others seeing it as a commentary on youth culture and rebellion. Honestly, I think it’s probably a bit of all of that, and more.
My Takeaway
After spending the day immersed in this collection, I feel like I have a much better understanding of Raf Simons’ * has really expanded my understanding of fashion, It’s powerful, it’s thought-provoking, and it’s definitely not for everyone. And that’s what makes it so interesting. I feel like I still have a lot more to learn, but this was a great starting point. I’m already thinking about which collection I want to explore next!
