Raf Simons is continuing his ongoing drug-inspired range with his latest collection referencing the 'Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (We Children of Bahnhof Zoo)' film by Christiane F. The cult classic from 1981 is based on an autobiography by Christiane Vera Felscherinow. The movie itself takes place during the 70s during the Cold War time in Berlin, telling the story of Christiane F. and the opioid epidemic that took over the German city. The film shows graphic drug addiction, death and child prostitution.
The collection itself sees a series of t-shirts, jackets, jeans, hoodies and tote bags with graphic stills of different scenes. Notably, Raf Simons' work is made in support of organizations dedicated to aiding those who are in recovery from addiction. The entire collection is now available for purchase online and in-store globally at Raf Simons.
Cult Film-Referencing Streetwear
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Trend Themes
1. Drug-inspired Fashion - Exploring the use of drug references in fashion collections, creating provocative and controversial statements.
2. Cult Film Merchandise - Designing clothing and accessories that pay homage to cult films, promoting nostalgia and a sense of belonging among fans.
3. Fashion for Social Causes - Collaborating with organizations dedicated to aiding those in recovery from addiction to create fashion collections with a purpose.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace drug-inspired fashion and film-inspired merchandise to push boundaries and attract niche consumers.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with fashion brands to create licensed merchandise based on cult films, opening up new revenue streams.
3. Social Services - The social services industry can collaborate with fashion brands to raise awareness and funding for addiction recovery support programs through fashion collections.