“That it would be a success seemed a given, what with the evolving polish and confidence of Simons’ ‘couture trilogy’ for his previous employer, Jil Sander. That it would be such a triumph was a thrill. The avant-garde outsider from Antwerp insinuated himself into the hallowed history of haute couture with a tour de force that had both emotional and intellectual resonance.” —Tim Blanks, Style.com