Raf Simons Moving to New York, Working with Kanye West

Dior Designers Raf Simons and Kris Van Assche Aren't Exactly Buddies Yet He added that Simons's appointment is "great news. Let's just wait and see how he decides to express himself." Simons was named as John Galliano's successor at Dior in early April. He'd been creative director of Jil Sander since 2005 but was ousted when Sander herself returned as the...

Kanye West To Debut Womenswear Line at New York Fashion Week What started out as a rumor is in fact a reality: Kanye West will be debuting his first-ever womenswear collection at New York Fashion Week. "He's enlisted the help of knitwear extraordinaire and Central Saint Martins MA graduate Louise Goldin, and has even had some advisement from CSM...

Kim Kardashian's New York City Kanye West x Giuseppe Zanotti Cruel Summer SandalsKim Kardashian was spotted out and about in the Big Apple, uplifting a form-fitting all-black look with a pair of Kanye West x Giuseppe ZanottiCruel Summer Sandals: The mommy-to-be has been gravitating toward curve-hugging frocks of late: the better to accentuate her growing baby bump! We...

Street Style Favorite Christene Centenera, Designer Louise Goldin Both Working on Kanye West's Upcoming Collection>> The details of Kanye West's upcoming womenswear label are coming hard and fast these days. Louise Goldin, who has not shown on the catwalk for the past two seasons, has been working with West, Goldin's Central Saint Martins tutor Louise Wilsonrecently confirmed: "I can confirm that Kanye...

Gossip Girls And Kanye West Come Out For Nylon: Party Snaps NYLON Magazine February Issue Party at the W Hotel Downtown New York. As soon as I got out of the cab with our very own Miss @StyleCaster , we literally almost walked into one the most talked about entertainers of the moment (and frequently listened to artist by one particular staffer here at...

All of the Lights Video by Kanye West Is Graphically Charged!!!I have to admit, the All of the Lights song by Kanye West featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi was already super duper hypnotizing. I listened to it (among other songs) on Thursday during work and woke up singing it Friday morning!! Now that the video is released the visual piece seems to be even...

Is Kanye West Set To Move To London To Pursue His Fashion Career? But it seems that West is still keen on the idea of being a fashion designer and will not stop pursuing one of his many dreams. British newspapers have now reported that Kanye West could be set to move to the UK in order to keep his fashion career afloat. At a recent party for his DW...

The Kanye Rumors Keep Coming: Raf Simons Leaving Jil Sander? in order to work with West on his first full collection which is reportedly walking during Fashion Week in September. Dazed & Confused editor David Hellqvist tweetedearlier, "Raf Simons to leave Jil Sander? Rumours, rumours..." and "People are whispering about Veronique Branquinho taking over...

Kanye West - All Of The Lights It's another iconic Kanye video but I suppose that's what happens when you have Hype Williams & Mr West working on the same project. Pretty sure 99% of males choked on oxygen when they saw Rihanna too. Here's a quick list of everyone that worked on the track, you've got Kanye obviously,...

Kanye West Or Brad Goreski: Who Wore A Leopard Givenchy Jacket Best?Kanye West at the Vivienne Westwood Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 show in Paris on March 4, and Brad Goreski at New York Fashion Week in New York on Feb. 15. Photo: Getty Images Look, we're not crazy. We don't speak ill of Givenchy no matter the context NOR do we frown on Mr. West's sartorial...

Raf Simons Says A Fashion Business Without Structure Won't WorkRaf Simons photographed by Willy Vanderperre | Source: Fantastic Man " What I've learned about working with a big company like Jil Sander is how important the structure is. You can have ideas and you can have money, but if the structure isn't right, if everybody at design and management...

Kanye West reportedly at work on high-end fashion collection in Paris – New York Daily News in Paris New York Daily News Kanye West has serious designs on a future in fashion . The pop star is reportedly spending a lot more time in Paris in order to focus on a high-end line of men's and women's apparel, according to the Telegraph. West, who interned at Fendi under the ... More...

Raf Simons Is In at Dior We also received a statement from Dior today, which reads in part (translated from French): "Dior is excited to welcome Raf Simons, one of the greatest talents of today, to continue the work of its founder. He will inspire and propel it into the 21st century...'I am delighted to join this...

Kanye West's Anna Wintour shout out in latest release... both friends of Kanye's and references to his own work in the world of fashion. While the song itself is so-so...the mention of Anna Wintour, Anja Rubik and Kim Kardashian already has everyone and their brother talking about this latest tune....(click here to listen to said tune on MTV). Say...

Hottest Hustler Of The Day: Kanye West And His Animal InstinctKanye West leaves the Mercer Hotel in New York on Jan. 3. Photo: Getty Images It's not easy to rock a full-length fur coat without looking like a lion, or a tiger, or a bear...oh my! But Kanye West proved he is one who can wear the statement-making topper with ease. The rapper was spotted...

What Will Raf Simons's Version of Dior Look Like?" Look no further for proof of that than Simons's Fall 2012 collection for Jil Sander, where he had been creative director since 2005. Many saw the simple and elegant clothing he presented there as a sort of audition for his new role at Dior, as it echoed elements and sentiments of...

Kanye West May or May Not Be Showing At NY Fashion Week on StyleCaster First there were those pesky rumors about Kanye West applying to the Masters program in fashion at Central Saint Martins College in London, then The Telegraph reported that the stylish rapper was holed up in a studio in Paris working on a high-end collection for both men and women that would...

Raf Simons Working Fast to Make Dior More Like Chanelbr> Raf Simons says he's working on turning Dior into a brand that everyone in the world will recognize as soon as they see it — sort of like Chanel. "The Chanel woman? I don't even need to see, I smell her from round the corner, but I don't recognize the Dior woman," Simons said in an...

Kanye West X Jay-Z – "H.A.M." Single Cover Art By Riccardo TisciWhen I first heard that Kanye West and Jay-Z were coming out with a collaborative album together I just didn't know how to process that. It was probably the equivalence of someone saying Michael Jackson and God have an album in the works. Via twitter Ye unveiled the cover art done by creative...

Kanye West Is Designing A Fashion Line For Women Kanye West is reportedly preparing to debut his first clothing collection at New York's upcoming fashion week. The fashion-forward rap superstar has been a fixture in the fashion world for the last few years. Kanye is regularly spotted in the front row of fashion week events around the...

Hot! or Hmm...: Kanye West's New York City Prada Store Velvet Coat, Maison Martin Margiela Hoodie, Bottega Veneta Leather Sweatpants, and TimberlandKanye West bet on comfort while shopping at the Pradastore in Soho in New York City. The multi-hyphenate artist slipped a shin length brown velvet coat over a $585 Maison Martin Margiela hoodie, $5,300 Bottega Veneta Leather Sweatpants, and $155 Timberland boots. He finished his look with a...

Kanye West Kim Kardashian New York Fashion Week Spring 2013Kanye West and Kim Kardashian spoiled us with not one, but two Kimye appearances at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday. Lucky us? Less than an hour later, they were sitting front and center at 's show. (If that name sounds familiar, it's because Goldin collaborated with Yeezy on his debut...

Kanye West's Fashion Show For New York Fashion Week A Fashion Week show signed by Kanye West? You may not be aware of, but the respectable Mr West has been on heavy rotation at the haute couture houses as intern. (notably Louis Vuitton, Raf Simmons, Fendi) He has hired Louise Goldin and (supposedly) Louise Wilson for the occasion and if...

Is Kanye West showing at New York Fashion Week?Kanye West has been saying he's starting a fashion line for years. Kanye West says a lot of stuff. But now Grazia is reporting that he will be showing at New York Fashion Week in September instead of just showing up late to shows. "With studios in both East London and New York, Kanye has...

Could Kanye West Be Showing A Collection At New York Fashion Week? – Styleite Kanye West Be Showing A Collection At New York Fashion Week? Styleite Wait, is Kanye showing at New York Fashion Week? This is a question we need answered right here, right now. According to Grazia's "excellent sources", Kanye is working on a spring womenswear collection that he ... Rumor:...

The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: Kanye West May Design Another Womenswear Collection, Is John Galliano Moving to Los Angeles?, and Pharrell Williams• Some 'ol tepid reviews from decorated fashion journalists isn't gonna keep Kanye West from being great. A source tells Fashionista that the rapper will show another women's collection this season, presumably in Paris. You can't say the man isn't persistent. What do you think? Do you want to...

Kanye West Rumored to be Showing at New York Fashion Week Kanye West when it comes to his fashionable exploits. Back in March some speculated he enrolled in London's prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. Fast forward to June when the UK Telegraph reported he was working on a collection for Spring 2012. Now Grazia claims to have...

Raf Simons' Transmission1 in BerlinLast weekend in Berlin, Raf Simons brought together his favourite inspirational individuals in art, design, music and dance, including Peter de Potter, Michael Clark and Peter Saville. In Pictures is a still and moving image gallery for significant works, events. Music band These New...

Hilary Swank Becomes Latest Celeb Designer, Kanye West's 19-Year-Old Stylist Speaks, And More Fashion NewsHilary Swank in New York on Nov. 16. Photo: Getty Images • Hilary Swank , a former gymnast who starred in Million Dollar Baby, is rumored to be working on a clothing line for the sporty set. { Glamour } • Kanye West 's stylist is a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in art history at Yale...

Kanye West Reportedly Developing High-End Fashion Line In Paris – MTV.comcom Already world famous for his rhymes, production, lavish videos and outsized personality, Chicago son Kanye West – who already has a limited run scarf selection available – is now reportedly dipping his toe into full-on fashion design according to an ... Kanye West reportedly at work on...