Raf Simmons has teamed up with Fred Perry for this upcoming line. This will mark the end of the Fred Perry x Commes De Garçons collection (which has been retired). Raf Simmons’ capsule collection of sweaters, polos and cardigans will be taking its place and will be available at select retailers this fall.
Simons researched the Fred Perry archive—the brand was founded in 1953—and used some sleek ’60s skiwear designs as his starting point. Thus, the fall collection has a body-hugging silhouette, and is available only in black, paralleling Simons’ signature dark aesthetic. A small pop of color comes from a Fred Perry laurel wreath logo, which comes in a unique color for each item, such as royal blue, gold, white or forest green.
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons Long Sleeve Polo (Detail)
The debut fall collection includes a heavy piqué polo ($195 retail); a textured acrylic/cotton polo ($485); a short-sleeved wool/nylon turtleneck sweater ($370); a mohair turtleneck sweater ($550); a wool/acrylic/alpaca chunky knit sweater ($845); and a wool flannel trouser ($400).
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons Long Sleeve Polo
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons V-Neck Sweater
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons V-Neck Cardigan
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons Turtleneck
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons Long Sleeve Polo
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons Cable Knit Polo
Fred Perry x Raf Simmons Short Sleeve Sweater