Bias Cut and Diagonal Panels at Raf Simons

Raf Simons, Menswear, SS12, Paris.

It was all about diagonals, checks and plaids at the recent Raf Simons collection for Spring-Summer 2012. The collection was based on an diverse colour palette, mixing brights and pastels in unusual colour combinations often within the one check design. Checks were often used on the bias, with additional bias cut panels laid over the top.

This occurred on one jacket in particular and it was interesting to see how the one garment pattern had been used in both plains and check fabrics, and how this effected the look of the garments – with the check versions given the appearance of being far more intensely panelled than they actually are.

The diagonal effect was also continued into the diagonal floral designs on the knitwear and the vibrant colours were also presented in sleeveless tanks, that appear to be made of leather and had zippered shoulder and side seams. The hidden accessories detail was the gold chain that added bling to the more conservative black dress shoes.