As another cold day in the city left most of the audience in coats and boots, Rag & Bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville sent their latest collection down the runway to the catchy mixings of Thom Yorke. As the beat throbbed at maximum volume, Rag & Bone’s men took to the runway in relaxed layers of wool and tweed that were fashion-forward, yet accessible for today’s market. Dressed in navy, burgundy, gray and forest green, the collection yielded a specific color palette, but embraced spontaneity with an onslaught of mix and match prints. Amongst camouflage, fairisyle and checks, plaid made a powerful impact, dressing elongated button-downs that doubled as personality-driven accessories. Meanwhile, leather piping and a playful use of texture gave way to one of Rag & Bone’s strongest collections to date. Altogether, crafting a unique vision for the season, Wainwright and Neville turned out a wonderful collection of dynamic separates, but also an excellent style guide with thanks to Vanessa Reid.
Spring 2010 | Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville are no strangers to the military motif. The return to military inspirations is a comfortable fit for Rag & Bone, but cast in primarily black and gray, the collection comes off as heavy–being more suited for fall. However, getting over that hurtle, the military motif does get a nice spin with the juxtaposing of casual garments with more formal pieces. Coats and jackets continue a modern legacy of great tailoring, but it is the collection’s more casual pieces that speak to the season. Unassuming knits and thermal pants create a picture of a relaxed label that is not afraid to forgo structure for a more accessible range that is in tune with the times.
Spring 2010 Preview | Designer Inspirations
“The spring 2010 collection is designed to lift moods and utilize the power of color to influence emotion. One inspiration was Michael Sowa, the German artist who uses rich color in a playful manner.” — Robert Geller
Forward Arrivals – Spurr and Rag & Bone
Forward presents this season’s suiting options with their latest offerings from Spurr (top row) and Rag & Bone (bottom row). Spurr provides suiting for both the traditional and contemporary man, while the latest from Rag & Bone draws its energy from the age of youth and rebellion.
Rag & Bone Fall 2009
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.
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