RAF SIMONS

Touch By the Hand of God
AW2003 “Closer”

DESCRIPTION

The body of work that derived from Raf’s AW03 was fruitful in seminal ideas that celebrated the works of Raf’s favorite musical groups, Joy Division and New Order. The Touched by the Hand of God hoodie was an ode the New Order’s single from 1987 that bared the same name, done in the now infamous Helvetica font.

CONDITION

Good condition. Please see photos for full evaluation.

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS

Size 46, fits medium
Pit to Pit: 19 Inches
Length: 30 Inches
Sleeve Length: 26 Inches

COVERAGE

In the Autumn/Winter season of 2003, Raf Simons debuted his timeless “Closer” collection, channeling his youthful days through artwork created by graphic designer Peter Saville, originally intended for various identities aligned to the now-defunct Manchester based record label “Factory Records.” This collection is know known as "the ultimate pop culture collaboration.” The majority of Saville’s contribution to this collection pulled from his record sleeve work for Joy Division and New Order, which was released mostly in the early 80s. As Raf so accurately puts it, this ’Closer’ collection “reflects on the process of growing up and (re)considering adulthood.” The impact of Peter Saville on Raf Simons is immeasurable, as the record sleeves designed by Saville shaped Simons formally and conceptually as a designer.