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Unlike fashion, art isn't applied. It doesn't have to serve anybody. It doesn't have to be there for any other reason than to give an impression of what the world is about.
Raf Simons
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Raf Simons
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: January 12
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Fashion Designer
Raf Jan Simons
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It felt wrong for me to stay totally connected to that very strict way of approaching the heritage - what it can be, what it cannot be. That was also the period where I really thought, No, let's open it up.
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I'm usually very attracted to things that I can't define. If something's too clear, it's very often not inspiring to me anymore.
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