Rag & Bone Fall 2008
When it comes to menswear it’s usually a hit or miss for me. The continuous flow of collections which “borrow from” or seem like they are “copies of” never ends and after 10 or so reviews you feel like what you’re talking about is no longer special, but just another dopplegangler in the long list of potential things to pick up at Barney’s Warehouse Sale (if the price is right).
Rag & Bone is one of the collections that start the trend. Imitated and copied, the stylish simplicity and wearability of the collection is often duplicated by other young designers.
“With the 1982 film “Blade Runner” on their minds, David Neville and Marcus Wainwright sent out a stellar lineup of strong-shouldered suits, sleek cashmere knits — new for the duo — and, of course, the requisite black leather, which they fashioned into an ultracool tunic dress.” - WWD.
Subdued with muted olives, and lots of black the collection was impressively edited and a strong outing for the recent CFDA/GQ recognized designers. As usual the outerwear shined, the trousers we’re impeccable and the companies jeanswear roots continued to fade. Check out the photos and judge for yourself.
Inspired, desired or just another on to add to the bunch?
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About the Author: Founder and main dude at Fashion Indie, Daniel Saynt began his career in fashion at the tender age of 14, when he worked in the stockroom for some unnamed fashion whorehouse. His distaste for the mainstream quickly festered until he decided enough was enough, denouncing all mainstream fashion lines (unless the stuffs on sale or just down right irresistible or free, you can't say no to free).