The other day, I met a pleasant young lady who works back and forth between here in LA and New York City. We were discussing fashion when I noticed her fantastic luggage-colored Rag & Bone bone lace-up ankle booties, and I immediately realized that I needed to check out their women's ready-to-wear.
Rag & Bone was started in 2002 by Brits turned New Yorkers, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, we simply trying to construct the perfect pair of men's jeans. Denim turned into a full-scale collection, with the touch of impeccable British tailoring. The duo then added a women's collection in 2005, and for Fall 2010, they had their first full women's runway show, and was it a knock-out. Style.com has already placed the collection in it's Top Ten for Fall 2010.
What I love about this women's pret-a-porter is all the fabulous menswear pieces layered over women's basics, such as a waistcoat over a knit dress, a cropped sweater over a blazer, and a plaid button-down under a chunky knit poncho. Menswear is certainly nothing new in women's fashion, especially as of late, but Rag & Bone's interpretation feels right on point, and looks like a lot of fun to wear.
Find more rags at www.rag-bone.com
