[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Belgian superstar designer Raf Simons has been the talk of the American fashion industry ever since he moved to New York a year ago to make his debut at Calvin Klein. But his menswear shows – for his own eponymous label – also have generated enormous buzz. Last week, he did not disappoint.

Simons’ runway was built in the form of a huge wooden tabletop, laden with mounds of food and drink. There were bowls overflowing with red apples, blueberries and pomegranates. There were mountains of avocados, huge round cheeses and salamis. There were loaves of bread, and what looked like waffles dipped in chocolate. There were countless wine bottles. Guests all stood at the table, and were invited to partake.