Raf Simons SS03 "Consumed" Grey "Penelope Shark" Hoodie

Raf Simons SS03 "Consumed" Grey "Penelope Shark" Hoodie

Product Overview A monumental piece from the Spring/Summer 2003 "Consumed" collection, this sweatshirt represents one of the most significant moments in Raf Simons’ career. The "Consumed" collection was a scathing yet beautiful critique of consumer culture, utilizing corporate-style branding and collaged imagery to explore the commodification of youth. The "Penelope Shark" graphic—a haunting juxtaposition of 1960s "It-girl" Penelope Tree and the predatory shark from the Jaws film poster—remains the definitive visual anchor of this era.

Key Design Elements

• Archival Collage Graphic: Features the high-contrast "Shark" print, a masterclass in 20th-century iconographic mashups. The screen-print is intentionally stark, designed to age and develop a unique patina over decades of wear.

• Textual Easter Egg: Hidden beneath the kangaroo pocket is the "Diamond Co-opted" graffiti-style text, a crucial detail that distinguishes the SS03 graphic series from later reproductions.

• Superior Materiality (Polar Fleece): Unlike the rigid, flat-knit cotton used for the black colorways, this grey iteration is constructed from a premium marle jersey with a Polar Fleece interior. This fabric choice provides a loftier, more voluminous drape and an exceptionally soft hand-feel.

• Sculptural Silhouette: The fleece lining allows the sweatshirt to maintain a more structured, 3D shape—particularly in the sleeves—creating the iconic "puffy" archival silhouette synonymous with early-2000s Raf Simons.

Measurements & Fit Note

• Tagged Size: 50

• Fit Profile: As the largest standard size produced, this Size 50 offers the intended oversized, slouchy fit of the "Consumed" runway. The heavier fleece construction ensures the garment drapes with significant "weight," pooling elegantly at the ribbed hem and cuffs.