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“And even being in the middle of it, at the LVMH group with Dior, there are certain parts of it that I'm just not really in, because it's not in me or my nature. The whole scene around it, the events, the photography ... It's never really been my thing. But I don't take a critical position on people who are very much about that either.”

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Raf Simons is a renowned fashion designer, born on January 12, 1968. His unique design style, which blends modern and traditional elements, has won the favor of the fashion industry and the public. more

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