Haute Concept

Rag & Bone is the collaborative effort of designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, who received a C.F.D.A. award this past summer for emerging talent.

Their S/S ‘08 presentation included the duo’s take on classics in a utilitarian way.

The color palette is monochromatic with beige thrown in.

The collection included safari jackets, bowling shirts, polo shirts and suits. Each article has been updated through the duo’s tailoring which gives basics a clean modern look.

The striped cardigan tailored in a relaxed way was top on our picks list.

Photo credit: IMAXTREE for New York Magazine

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Justin Timberlake was a definite style icon at last night’s MTV 2007 Video Music Awards.

Despite the boring, awkward format of the show the menswear was up to par starting with Timberlake.

Changing into a variety of outfits, he looked great in wearing the current trends in menswear.

During his performance on the mainstage Justin donned a light colored vest and trouser combo with white button up and tie. The vest, or waistcoat, has taken the place of the blazer craze of 4 years ago.

For the most part the vest can be worn the same way you’d wear a blazer. Pair it up with a hot t-shirt and jeans or keep it classy with trousers and a button up.

Timberlake’s look was clean and tailored, which is key in pulling of the look. If you can’t get designer don’t worry, go low end and make sure you tailor the shish out of the vest. Justin made the current trend look comfortable and hip.

For his acceptance for Male Artist of the Year award Timberlake donned a slate, fitted suit. The suit appeared to have incorporated the current trend of techno fabrics without going overboard with the sheen.

The suit was fitted and slim without going to extremes of the fitted narrow craze.

All in all these two looks are definitely ones that we’d include in our wardrobe for the season.