NOTE FROM THE ORGANIZERS:
Thank you to everyone who supported our first ever designer focused retrospective gallery event
We received incredibly positive feedback for everyone involved and we’re motivated to continue with this project series in the future
We sold a total of 63 tickets for the event and we’re happy to announce that we are able to donate $63.00 to the breast Cancer Society of Canada
We hope to include more charitable contribution for our future events and we’re thankful for the community who has constantly made our events a success
We’re excited for what’s to come and can’t wait to show you our next event coming in December
For a recap please visit our Instagram: @ArchivalToronto
ARCHIVAL TORONTO is proud to present:
ISOLATED HERO: A Raf Simons retrospective and archive runway screening
GALLERY FEATURE: RAF SIMONS AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Destroyed Oversized Cotton Batwing Hoodie
GALLERY FEATURE: Raf Simons SS98 Black Palms Print Fine MeshTank Top
ISOLATED HERO is a one day only installation celebrating the legacy of celebrated menswear designer Raf Simons.
For this event, Archival Toronto prepared a retrospective mini-gallery with in-depth highlights from Raf's career and select examples from his extensive body of work.
GALLERY FEATURE: Raf Simons “PYRAMID”Bomber from SS01
ISOLATED HERO will feature the first-ever public viewing of his legendary AW01 runway show RIOT, RIOT, RIOT.
This never-before-seen archival footage is one of the only known recorded videos of what is arguably Raf Simons’ most famous collection.
A favourite among celebrities like Kanye West, Rihanna and Travis Scott, AW01 is highly regarded as Raf Simon’s most iconic runway show. It is a collection that is as relevant at inspiring fashion culture today as it was 17 years ago.
GALLERY: 1 of 1 Sample SS02 Bib with Peter De Potter print
In addition, to honour Raf Simons’ philanthropic work, Archival Toronto will be donating 10% profit from each ticket sold to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada*
Raf Simons x Robert Mapplethorpe
Join us for this unique experience as we strive to innovate the way we consume and learn about fashion here in Toronto.
GALLERY FEATURE: Varying series of Tote Bags from Raf Simons (1999 - 2016)
BRING OR WEAR YOUR OWN RAF PIECES!
HELP US MAKE THIS EXPERIENCE MORE FUN AND ENGAGING BY SHARING YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES WITH THE LOCAL COLLECTING COMMUNITY
ISOLATED HERO: RAF SIMONS
| SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 | Open from 10AM to 8PM | 568 Richmond St W |
CREDITS
Models: Deb | Mark | Kim | Keng | Loan | Gioi | Hoang | Ly | Hue
Photography/Styling/Concept: Carl Chiang
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
(1) There will be no photography, audio or video recording allowed at the time of screening. Anyone who is caught recording any portion of the video content during the event will be ejected from the venue without a refund and barred from re-entry.
(2) *The Donation to the BREAST CANCER SOCIETY OF CANADA will be done within 10 days from completion of the event, as a single lump sum donation. Total number of tickets sold and amount raised will be disclosed on this page for transparency within 7 days after the event and the proof of donation will be posted on this page within 7 days of donation acceptance.
(3) Disclaimer Statement
ARCHIVAL TORONTO and the Isolated Hero event is not associated with Raf Simons or his organization. All the content produced for the promotion of this event from the photography used to the pieces featured are owned by Archival Toronto. The gallery highlights, pieces featured and content are also curated and sourced by Archival Toronto. The runway show screening will be from VHS footage that was sourced and is currently in the possession of Archival Toronto. All visuals, aesthetics and design from the clothing and video featured are from the mind and work of Raf Simons and his associates.
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