8 Facts About Raf Simons

1. Since 2000, Raf Simons has acted as a consultant for the Cigrang Freres art collection in Belgium.

2. In 2016, Raf Simons collaborated with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation for his Spring-Summer 2017 collection.

3. In 2014 Raf Simons began a collaboration with the Danish design and textile company Kvadrat that would translate into a collection of textiles and accessories.

4. In 2009, Raf Simons used denim bleached by artist Sterling Ruby to create a capsule collection of denim wear jeans and jackets.

5. Since 2008, Raf Simons has created collections in collaboration with British brand Fred Perry.

6. In 2011, Raf by Raf Simons was replaced by Raf Simons 1995, a diffusion line incorporating elements from Simons' early collections.

7. In June 2005, Raf by Raf Simons was launched, which was sold at a lower price point.

8. In 2003, Raf Simons received the Swiss Textiles Award, receiving material benefits at the value of €100,000.