On the second round of our Behind the Scenes special feature, we share our exclusive coverage from the backstage preparation and runway action at the Raf Simons show during Paris Men’s Fashion Week. Held at Maison des Metallos and named Run Fall Run, the AW12 show had Depeche Mode’s Personal Jesus as soundtrack and saw Raf bring back the youth culture and street style references he is widely known for introducing into menswear fashion. He also delivered a new silhouette for man, by playing with volumes, oversized garments, the use of extensive layering and brought out a striking new shape of hats. Here’s how it all went down…
1. Prepping the room. Last details being sorted out with name tags already placed on the benches. As models start to arrive, time for hair and make-up.
