Normcore, it’s taken over the season and subjected us to white socks, Birkenstocks and dad jeans… Not really me. But I do love dressing like a tourist. And maybe that’s why I love Raf Simons, with his boxy childlike designs I feel like I’m dressing up but in an unpretentious way.
While Raf isn’t necessarily normcore, his aesthetic does link to it- unpretentious, average-looking clothing that’s designed to be unisex. Take Rihanna for instance, after she wore his printed neoprene tunic, I saw more girls than guys adorning the SS14 design. And why shouldn’t they?
While normcore wearers choose clothing that is undistinguished except for a highly visible branded logo, I prefer my clothing to remain nameless… Fashion has to have some mystery! So although I might not be exactly into normcore, I’ll happy dress like a tourist in their town.
Top Raf Simons, shorts Alexander McQueen, sandals Armani, watch Calvin Klein, sunglasses Balenciaga.
Another strong look. The simplicity of Raf’s menswear is superb. You pull it off well.