Fall 2008 Runway Show in New York
Modern Collection of Street Chic
Text, J. Ecochard,
Photos Courtesy of Getty Images
We were told that the inspiration for David Neville and Marcus Wainwright- Rag & Bone’s spot-on Fall 2008 collection was the Ridley Scott helmed blockbuster “Blade Runner”- but we were reminded of the Broadway hit Rock musical “Spring Awakening” …in a good way.
It was a rainy New York Friday on Feb 1…and though the cavernous event space Cipriani’s on 42nd street across from Grand Central Station was warm …it's also a bit dark and gloomy. But moods went up a notch when the breezy supe’ Giselle bopped into the front row.
Moods were elevated even more by the knockout runway show that banished memories that this duo primarily was known for denim attire.
Some favorite looks for guys were a sharp-shouldered royal cashmere MAC coat over fitted black jeans and a grey pinpoint cotton shirt-a perfect blend of military and hip.
A double-breasted black tuxedo look complete with black tuxedo shirt and dark herringbone wool pants was also handsome.
The ladies rocked in a black wool duffle car coat over a shiny black silk tuxedo shirt and deep black Jodhpur cut leggings. And a black leather tunic dress and a sparkling black crystal cigarette dress… plus the cool black knit/leather leggings rooted the collection in 2008-and not the drab fifties-inspired silhouettes that pranced down some runways.