Raphaëlle H’Limi

Raphaëlle H’Limi was born in 1980 in Paris. Her passion for plastic arts and fashion made her integrate a formation at ESAA Duperré, then she studied in Brussels (ENSAV La Cambre).During her studies, she learnt in the creation studios of Christian Dior, Yvan Mispelaere, Sharon Wauchob and Martin Grant.

In 2006, she obtained a Master degree in Fashion Creation at IFM in Paris. This diploma drove her to Bologna in Italy where she joined Emilio Pucci’s creative team supervised by Matthew Williamson.

She stayed there for one and a half year as a junior designer for the accessory department.After that, she returned to La Cambre for two years to develop her first complete collection. The collection PLAY THE GAME, which was presented in June, 2010 in Brussels signs the beginning of her creative brand and made her win the « Grand Prix de la Création » of Paris in December. Raphaëlle H’Limi’s style is articulated around the detailed research for a graphic, feminine and fundamentally modern silhouette. A look where structure, geometry and architecture are essential elements. Clothes where folding and origami take a particular importance to create new volumes. Her inspirations come from various artistic movements such as Arte Povera and contemporary construction mixed with artisanal handcrafts.

Concept and brand identity
Raphaëlle H'limi is a ready-to-wear brand based in Paris created in 2011 which offers arty, cool and chic silhouettes. Inspired by contemporary artists for each new collection, her looks are mixing volumes and trendy cuts with casual and easy to wear pieces. Speaking to a young and urban target, she plays with fashion and contrasts. Always graphic and definitive modern, her creations dress fashionable girls around the world and renew an overview with its freshness of the current fashion.

Universe SS 14 collection
SS 14 collection POLYGON SKY opts for a minimalistic style with leaving lots of space for volume and cuts. Cubes, crystals and rays are dominated elements of this collection. Blurred sunset images emerge above the cities architecture. Hereupon, the color irrupts - colorful, fresh and crafted, both in print and embroidered textures.The paper sculptures of Matthew Shlian, threads structures of Pae White and vibrant architectures of Mario Cucinella are all inspirations that nourish the collection. This collection, which is so far the most significant of the brand Raphaëlle H'limi, offers essential pieces such as a black and white graphic dress or pieces with cutted neoprene over silk. Essential garments of the wardrobe are reworked as the white cotton shirt or sweatshirt fleece. Poetry and architecture meet at the heart of fashion to harmonize mind and style.