One of the best things about Fashion Week is oohing and aahing over the new models. But sometimes, after a long day, you just want to see a familiar face.
So we breathed a happy sigh when the Rag & Bone runway went a little something like this: Sasha, Anja, Maryna, Coco, Stam, Julia, Lily, Kim, Behati, Cole etc.
It was just what we needed.
The collection, however, was a little loopy. Marcus Wainwright and David Neville got their inspiration from Control, the Sam Riley, (currently of Burberry ad fame), film about Ian Curtis and Joy Division. The second half of the show, sharply tailored suits, skinny, skinny pants and ties, and a shimmery fabric that really only a rock star would wear, definitely showcased that inspiration.
But the first few looks might as well have been super well-tailored pieces from Urban Outfitters. There was black; there was leather; there was the floral print from Chloe Sevigny's Opening Ceremony line; there were zippers. We were confused.
Then we were relieved when things took a turn for the preppy with a surprising mustard jacket and that signature Rag & Bone black and navy blue color combo.
Aside from those first few looks, which could have been an entirely separate collection, the boys have a new hit line on their hands to match their new hit West Village store.
Which we'll be visiting very soon.











posted by guest
Sep 06, 2008 8:59AM
I haven't seen the collection yet, although, I get confused when they say their inspiration was Control. This reminded me of something that I never fully understood - in fashion college, we all learn that we start preparing a collection way before it actually hits the stores. Well, everyone knows that it takes some time to do it all, it's not like Zara. But the thing is - from what I know, it starts a LONG time before we all see it.
The fact that Control was released some time ago but not seemingly enough for them to make the entire collection, makes me wonder what goes on, then. If it is their way, does it mean they saw the movie and, the next day they started searching for material? What if they didn't see or didn't get inspiration? It's hard to know who to trust, basically. One way must be mistaken.