Raf Simons Deconstructs Preppy Style for Fall

The Fashionisto

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Published January 21, 2016

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Raf Simons offers a slash twist on traditional preppy style for its fall-winter 2016 men’s collection.

Raf Simons drew inspiration from Twin Peaks and imagined the cheeky context for a stylish slasher. Simons’ fall-winter 2016 collection honed in on the preppy high school aged victim. Embracing a retro attitude, pumping up the volume and highlighting worn, ragged hemlines, the range found its hero in oversized varsity sweaters.

Provided in an array of hues that are akin to various school colors, plunging v-neck sweaters, cardigans and crewneck knits were front and center. Elongating sleeves, sweaters poked outside the sleeves of even larger coats. Balancing out the larger silhouettes, the collection was rounded out by slim-cut trousers, often cropped above the ankle.

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Oversized quilted outerwear joins the v-neck sweater for Raf Simons’ fall-winter 2016 men’s collection.
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Low plunging v-necks, elongated sleeves and cropped slim trousers contribute to Raf Simons’ uniform for fall-winter 2016.
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Layering with slouchy silhouettes, the sleeves of oversized coats are turned up for Raf Simons’ fall-winter 2016 collection.
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Plaid is worked into Raf Simons’ fall-winter 2016 men’s collection with a generously sized coat.
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No stranger to sleeveless style options, Raf Simons turns out a single-breasted coat for fall-winter 2016.

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