Pieces from the Rag & Bone fall 2008 collection are available for purchase at Barneys
Who is Rag & Bone? Tracking Rag & Bone season after season, it is difficult to see a gradual evolution of the label. Instead, a review acts as a snapshot of what Rag & Bone’s designers, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville were feeling at the moment. Spring 2009 has a punk influence and now this season has a travesty referred to as “ninja pants.” Bound at the ankles and knees, the “ninja pants” have the potential to be an interesting piece, but they do not blend well with the rest of the collection, making it anything but cohesive. It also does not help that they were used in a majority of the looks that graced the runway. However, once the “ninja pants” are dismissed, focus can be placed on the suits, outerwear and sharp cuts displayed. If anything, the construction and modernizing of suiting hints at the true Rag & Bone.
Designer Shirts for a Cause
Charitable organization, Just One Frickin Day (JOFD) has united six labels to create t-shirts that are being sold to raise funds for a solar powered hospital in Burundi;one of the world’s poorest countries. The labels include Chris Benz, Giambattista Valli, House of Diehl, Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, and Rogan. The t-shirts are made of 100% organic cotton. Each shirt design is a numbered limited edition of a hundred.
A more detailed look into JOFD’s mission:
Our aim is to make a big difference for selected worthy causes around the world by unifying and concentrating resources available to us, focusing on only one or two projects at a time. This website has been created as a vehicle by which to collect donations and to provide you with unique offerings that are fun investments for your future.
Our first project is to raise awareness and funds to help build a solar powered hospital in Burundi, which is arguably the poorest country in the world. We are focusing on Burundi because the story and the people behind this partnership has inspired us to help and become involved.
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) is a not for profit focused on providing better opportunities to millions of individuals living in extreme poverty through access to reliable energy. In 2007, SELF collaborated with Partners In Health (PIH) and successfully solar electrified five rural health in clinics in Eastern Rwanda. SELF is once again teaming up with PIH, as well as Burundi-based Village Health Works (VHW), to solar electrify a newly renovated modern health center in the village of Kigutu which will ultimately serve 60,000 people ensuring a path to a brighter and more healthy tomorrow.
The shirts are available for purchase on eBay. They are $60 each + shipping. For eBay links, please visit the official Just One Frickin Day website.
Fall 2008 Trends: Pop is not a Trend
Top Row (left to right): Marc Jacobs, Raf Simons, Tim Hamilton, Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone
Bottom Row (left to right): Louis Vuitton, Annhagen, Robert Geller, Yves Saint Laurent
The Trend: Pop is not a Trend
What: This season, ditch the neon colors and grab the underrated: mustard yellows, purples, greens and blues. These colors are available in everything from outerwear to pants.
With: Wear one key “pop” color; two if you’re bold. Highlight them by wearing various shades of black and gray. Also try layering different materials for depth and interest.
Sean Opry Goes Black & Blue for Details
1st Row (clothes pictured left to right): Jil Sander; Sweater and shirt by Kenneth Cole. Jeans by Rag & Bone. Shoes by Jil Sander.
2nd Row: Boss Black; Diesel Black Gold
3rd Row: Salvatore Ferragamo; Clothing by DKNY. Shoes by Jil Sander.
4th Row: Versace; Clothing by Armani Collezioni
5th Row: Clothing by Lanvin; Louis Vuitton
Pictures from Men.Style
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