The Official "Designer" discussion thread

[KitAkira]

Originally Posted by snake

I think nn had the dior 4 pocket I want me some Raf SS02 & 03 stuff.
Not exactly the most exciting stuff in the world, but beggars can't be choosers when they're 8 years late to the game http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RAF-SIMO...s_Dress_Shirts http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RAF-SIMO...S_CSA_MC_Pants http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RAF-SIMO...S_CSA_MC_Pants http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RAF-SIMO...S_CSA_MC_Pants http://cgi.ebay.com/RAF-SIMONS-A-W-0...S_CSA_MC_Pants

 

[Desi]

That just reminded me. I need to acquire a second pair of the Raf Zipper Boots, mine have seen better years in their lifetime.

 

[macuser3of5]

^^ I'm sure there is a pair for sale on sufu. Probably traded hands 100 times by now, but hey what can you do...

 

[JackTheRipper]

Bump this thread to the first page.

Also, nice find Kit. I'm watching the Rafs sidezip grays.

 

[Platypus]

Originally Posted by macuser3of5

if you could revive one label that died in the last few years, which would it be...

I few months ago it would have been Helmut easily, but I think I would rather have Veronique back. Feel somewhat traitorous saying that.

Hmm, this actually made me think:

My main answer would be Helmut Lang...definitely.

However, your mention of Branquinho made me realize how many of the best from the second wave of Belgian designers have disappeared into obscurity (Jurgi Persoons / Lieve Van Gorp) or are not doing much (Branquinho / Bruno Pieters is "resting" his label / Olivier Theyskens designs for Theory).

Anyways, I would like to see Plokhov (Cloak) back as well. Geller doesn't really do it for me.

Oh, and I want Maurizio Altieri (Carpe Diem) to return full-force.

And finally, for some reason that I can't quite pinpoint, I don't really care that much whether Hedi Slimane ever comes back...

 

[AR_Six]

Cloak is an obvious one, I am still going to +1 Helmut Lang era Helmut Lang. Although I guess I should say McQueen now... we'll see if it's dead by SS.

 

[mickey711]

Seconding Helmut Lang. I wish I could go back to the 90's and buy Lang when it was still good. The quality of their clothing has really gone downhill in recent years.

Regarding Dior, I kind of like S/S 2010 but would prefer it if Nicholas Andreas Taralis was heading the brand instead. It's quite hard to get NAT stuff anywhere, and he's a way better designer than KVA.

 

[Razele]

I cant stand KVA stuff, I have no idea why people throw the <3 <3's on the sneaks.

 

[mickey711]

I have to agree, I'm not really fond of KVA sneakers. I like a few of the designs, but most are kinda wack, especially the ones with velcro straps. Saw them in person the other day, and the quality's pretty mediocre compared to other designer sneakers.

 

[snake]

****, so good.

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[Razele]

Old Raf is the izzle.

"Yo Dawg It's RaF Simons, Motherfucker we got belgian flares n ****"

 

[macuser3of5]

kva is awesome the same way costume national is awesome... I'm not yet convinced of KvA's 'vision' or what have you, but the quality of the clothing is great, way better than costume and some of the best I've handled.

Re: Helmut, a few years ago I would be all over the phantom garments (had a few of them, too), but I feel old and ****, just want simple ****. I dunno, it's a toss-up between him, veronique, and oldskool raf

 

[KitAkira]

Originally Posted by JD_May

Cloak is an obvious one, I am still going to +1 Helmut Lang era Helmut Lang. Although I guess I should say McQueen now... we'll see if it's dead by SS.
pun.

 

[mickey711]

I really like what Italo Zuchelli's doing for Calvin Klein Collection. The past few collections have been pretty strong - tastefully minimalist clothing that's made with fabrics that are technical or have interesting textures.

 

[driveslowk]

^ That's quite good.