Elevate your off-duty look with Rag & Bone
A cult favorite since it burst onto the scene back in 2002, New York-based label Rag & Bone continues to redefine off-duty dressing with its contemporary aesthetic. This season, the brand has turned its attention to loungewear – and the result is as cool as ever
It’s fair to say that, until 2020, loungewear was one of the most overlooked categories in women’s closets. However, like many other things, after the events of this year, that has all changed. As quarantining and self-isolating have become the new ‘normal’, our sartorial priorities have shifted. Spending an unprecedented amount of time in our homes has re-awakened us to the value of comfortable pieces that strike the elusive balance between elegant and effortless. All of which is to say, loungewear is having a renaissance of epic proportions.
Ever one step ahead, this season, New York-based label Rag & Bone – who redefined off-duty dressing when it first launched back in 2002 – has debuted a bevy of truly covetable loungewear pieces. The brand is renowned, and beloved, for its clean and contemporary designs, and so putting a chic spin on this category felt like a natural progression. Forget your eclectic assortment of sweats and knits; through the eyes of creative director Marcus Wainwright, loungewear has become something much more luxurious.
Tapping into the tonal look – which, beyond being utterly of the moment also makes styling a cinch – the house has unveiled a selection of head-to-toe looks that combine ’90s-style minimalism with Rag & Bone signatures such as ribbed knits. Case in point: a knitted flared pant and shirt combination cast in a subtle shade of dove gray. Equal parts smart and casual, this two-piece is a fail-safe addition to any working-from-home wardrobe. Alternatively, for an even cozier but equally chic option, add the brand’s chocolate twinset to your arsenal. This sumptuous cashmere set is guaranteed to become one of the most worn outfits in your closet; pair with sneakers for a low-key weekend look – perfect for picnics in the park or countryside strolls – then, when it comes to Zoom calls, finish the turtleneck sweater with statement earrings.
“This sumptuous cashmere set is guaranteed to become one of the most worn outfits in your closet
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Of course, no piece says relaxed quite like a classic hoodie. Rag & Bone’s slim knit version can be thrown on over a tank top or layered under a puffer jacket, depending on the weather. However, the accompanying split-leg flares make this utilitarian set feel directional; styled with luxe flip flops, this minimal look has a distinctly ’90s feel. It’s this versatility and refinement that sets Rag & Bone’s loungewear apart from its competitors. The clean lines and subtle design details make these classic pieces feel like a fresh proposition.
“The clean lines and subtle design details make these classic pieces feel like a fresh proposition
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And as we approach the holiday season, there has never been a better time to overhaul your lounging look. If lockdown taught us one thing about the way we dress, it’s that, for many women, crafting a look and getting dressed each day is one of the rituals that brings us joy, and while there’s no need to don a ball gown every day, having exquisitely crafted clothes can go a long way to lifting your mood.