Raf Simons x David Sims SS16 Isolated Heroes Sleeveless Hoodie 161-186, Portrait Print, Black, Size L
Raf Simons x David Sims SS16 Isolated Heroes Sleeveless Hoodie 161-186, Portrait Print, Black, Size L
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The sleeveless hoodie from Raf Simons's Spring/Summer 2016 capsule with photographer David Sims, carrying a portrait from their cult 2000 book Isolated Heroes across the back.
The Piece
Isolated Heroes, the photobook Raf Simons and David Sims made in 2000, is one of the founding documents of Raf's world: stark black and white portraits of the young, street-cast boys who walked his early shows. In Spring/Summer 2016 Raf revisited it with a capsule printing those portraits on simple garments, instantly a collector favourite.
This sleeveless hoodie is one of the defining pieces of that capsule. The front is clean black with a drawstring hood and kangaroo pocket; the back carries a large black and white portrait from the book, with the small printed caption beneath.
The cotton loopback jersey is soft and substantial, and the armholes are left with raw, rolled edges. Labels show Raf Simons, style 161-186, fabric code 19011, 100% cotton, size L.
Size L is generously oversized: 71 cm across the chest and 83 cm long, it drapes the way Raf intended, low and loose.
Details
- Designer: Raf Simons with David Sims
- Season: Spring/Summer 2016
- Model / ref: Isolated Heroes sleeveless hoodie, 161-186, fabric 19011
- Material: 100% cotton loopback jersey
- Colour: Black with black and white print
- Made in: Not stated
- Tagged size: L
- Measurements: Chest (pit to pit) 71 cm · Length 83 cm
- Included: Hoodie only
Condition
- Used with light wear.
- Black remains deep with minimal fading.
- Back print clear and intact with no cracking seen.
- Drawcords present.
Condition grade AB on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Wash inside out in cold water and dry flat to protect the print.
Delivery from Japan
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