Kvadrat/Raf Simons Introduces Kids Collection and a New Generation of Textiles
After more than a decade of collaboration and innovation, Kvadrat/Raf Simons enters new territory with the launch of a playful accessories line for children and a new generation of textiles.
Kvadrat/Raf Simons Kids reimagines the brand’s signature Shaker System through a child’s lens. Designed by Raf Simons, the collection features functional yet whimsical pieces that spark imagination and joy. Alongside it, the launch of Saxion introduces a new-generation bouclé, set to become a defining icon within the Kvadrat/Raf Simons collection.
Both releases reflect the enduring creative partnership between Raf Simons and Kvadrat, a leader in design innovation. Since 2014, the collaboration has redefined the parameters of contemporary interiors, offering a richer, more nuanced exploration of color and texture. In 2022, they expanded into lifestyle accessories with the groundbreaking Shaker System.
“Working with Kvadrat is extremely collaborative, almost like family,” says Simons. Stepping beyond fashion allows him to approach design as a way to enhance how we live at home — a deeply personal project informed by his memories, passions, and encyclopedic knowledge of art, music, design, and architecture.
“I create something beautiful with the intention that it will last for decades. That responsibility means a lot to me,” he explains. “When developing new designs for Kvadrat, I always ask myself, ‘Would I make this for myself?’ and many of the things we create come from that way of thinking.”
Drawing from historical references as inspiration for the future, Simons notes, “I’m fascinated by how inventive and revolutionary certain ideas were — in form, in thought, in how people lived. That’s what drives me: how something can transform and become relevant and loved in a new way. The Shaker System embodies that thinking.”
The Kvadrat/Raf Simons Kids collection launched on October 9 at kvadratrafsimons.com and in select stores including Barney’s New York Japan, Bon Maison Taipei, The Broken Arm Paris, The Hyundai, and Overflow Beijing.
Images courtesy of Kvadrat/Raf Simons
