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“I don't find it difficult anymore, because these days, Raf is only men and Dior is only women. I found it much more complicated when I was doing Jil Sander for men and women. It wasn't that it was the same, but I'm specific about where I want to go, and when you suddenly have to do two men's collections in the same moment, that was more difficult.”

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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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