The showroom of Rag & Bone is just what you would expect from a brand such as this. A trendy loft space, filled with uniquely designed furniture, in the ultra-hip Meatpacking District, with a stylishly cool staff to match.
Rag & Bone has always had a solid denim collection, producing some of the most interesting pieces I've seen (see Rag & Bone Zipper Jean), but they are largely a sportswear brand known for classic and unique pieces with a slightly British aesthetic. Now, starting Fall 2010, Rag & Bone, is launching Rag & Bone/JEAN, a dedicated line for denim meant to be a companion to the main collection, offering denim, corduroy and khakis, with simplified fits for both men and women.
The women's collection comes in several styles; the requisite skinny, a straight leg, a denim legging and the stiletto boot, which was apparently popular among buyers. All of the styles, including the straight leg and stiletto bootcut, were mid-rise with a snug, sexy fit, with the bootcut not kicking out till mid-calf. Denim leggings were lightweight with the two front "pockets" sewn down to prevent bulk at the front. The washes were kept simple for the most part, but of course there were standouts, such as the bleached out legging, which happened to be my favorite piece (above), as well as the blue suede wash with the super soft texture to match (below). The soft hand wasn't limited to that one piece, however, and was found on many other items as well.
Menswear came in several styles as well; relaxed, slim, slim straight, skinny and classic straight. All of the styles were available in two lines; Raw and the X-Series. Raw, of course, was made up of stiff, raw selvage denim and is what you would expect from a collection that is geared toward denim connoisseurs. Added features like triple seams, suspender buttons and two-piece waistbands are sure to excite this market. For everyone else, there's the X-series which has a variety of washes and lower price points.
Sprinkled throughout were cords and khakis. I loved the boyfriend jean-inspired khakis for women. The rolled up cuffs made them casual cool, but they wisely lacked the dropped crotch prevalent in the denim version. Also, in the showroom were denim shirts. I wasn't sure if they were part of the Rag & Bone/JEAN collection, but if so they were definitely a welcome addition.
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