Raf Simons for Dior

Keeping up with the upcoming fashion show season I have been particularly interested in what Raf Simons was going to put out for Christian Dior as head creative director. I was pleased in what I have seen in the online collections.

It appears that for his debut collection that he is referencing classic Dior with the ultra feminine cinched waist and contrasting fullness. Although noticeably timeless Christian Dior style, Raf Simons brings definitely his own modern take to the iconographic style lines, with his use of fabric and a breathe of masculinity. What I can really appreciate about the collection, being someone of an minimalist/ androgynous inclined dresser, is the beautiful cohesion of both femininity and masculinity. In my humble opinion even from this one collection, I can assert that I much prefer Raf Simons at Dior then John Galliano.

Image Source: http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1486_couture/exhibHighBarSuit.php

Bar' Suit & Hat - Christian Dior

Christian Dior (1905-57)

Paris

1947 spring/summer, Ligne Corolle et en Huit (remade by Dior about 1955)

Suit: jacket, silk shantung by Bianchini Férier

Skirt, wool crêpe

Hat: straw

Given by Christian Dior

Museum no. T.376&A, B-1960

Some of my favorite looks from Raf Simons for Christina Dior Fall Couture 2012 from Vogue.com 

Here are some great articles on commentary on Raf Simons collection as well as his history.

http://www.vogue.com/collections/fall-2012-couture/christian-dior/review/#
http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/Raf_Simons