Details: From Raf Simons Fall/Winter 1996 “We Only Come Out at Night”, an early and highly regarded chapter in the designer’s career that laid the foundation for his minimalist yet subversive approach to menswear. This piece features the square metal “R” logo hardware at the waistband, marking one of the earliest uses of the emblem within Raf Simons’ archive. Cut in a clean, narrow silhouette, the design is defined by slanted side pockets, a single-button fly, and an absence of external branding beyond the signature “R” hardware. Produced in a rare light grey / off-white blend, this variation contrasts with the more commonly encountered black versions from the same season. Documented as part of the FW1996 runway presentation, the piece is frequently referenced by collectors and archivists despite the limited surviving imagery. It reflects the “strictly classical” tailoring ethos of Simons’ early work, balancing restraint, precision, and subtle defiance.
