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rag & bone is an American fashion label founded in 2002. Currently the brand is based in New York City and is headed by business and design partners David Neville and Marcus Wainwright.[1][2] The brand is sold in stores around the world, as well as in 11 free-standing Rag & Bone boutiques.[2]

Background

rag & bone started in 2002 as a denim label, expanding into a full men's wear collection in 2004, and a women's wear collection in 2005. Currently, the company produces ready-to-wear collections for men and women including shoes and accessories. In 2010 they launched three women's companion lines: /JEAN /SHIRT /KNIT.[3]

Awards

  • In 2007 rag & bone won a CFDA Award for Emerging Talent in Men’s Wear Design.[4]
  • In March 2010 rag & bone was included in Style.com’s top 10 Fall collections for their Everest-expedition inspired women’s wear.[5]
  • In June 2010 Wainwright and Neville won a CFDA award for Men’s Wear Designer of the Year.[6]

References

  1. ^ Harries, Rhiannon (March 15, 2009). "How We Met: Marcus Wainwright & David Neville". The Independent.
  2. ^ a b Moore, Booth (November 25, 2012). "Welcome, chaps". LA Times.
  3. ^ Soames, Gemma (April 18, 2010). "The brands behind the new easy chic". The Sunday Times.
  4. ^ "2007 Annual Report" (PDF). Council of Fashion Designers of America. Retrieved December 1, 2010.
  5. ^ Phelps, Nicole (February 12, 2010). "Rag & Bone". Style.com.
  6. ^ Wilson, Eric (June 8, 2010). "Fashion Award Show Aims at Younger Audience". New York Times.