If Marie Antoinette grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, how would she dress? Well, now we may have an idea thanks to Ruffian’s spring/summer 2013 collection.
The juxtaposition of Chuck Taylors with toile prints, ruffles, and corsets gives homage to a classic set of silhouettes. With a color palette ranging from blue to yellow toile, Ruffian takes American utilitarian shapes and creates a conversation that spans a wide demographic. Separates that utilize streetwear-inspired concepts will be attractive to the brand’s classy, yet hipster audience.
Oxford shirts, motorcycle pants, and sculpted shift tops incorporate flawless craftsmanship and design. Lace trim shorts are just the start of many intricate details that Ruffian has utilized in this spring/summer collection. Whether it’s a night out on the town or a basic coffee date, Ruffian keeps it simple with design complexities that though complicated appear simple; giving that special detail that variety of women will want in their wardrobes come spring.
With fashion-forward corsets and cropped jackets, Ruffian has extended it brand to embrace silhouettes that go beyond the simple, but classic designs the brand had become known for. This new point of view closes the demographic gap. With this new perspective, even Marie Antoinette would be the hippest person in town.
– Cory Orlando
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