"Raw is frustrated fashion.
RAW is blind; nagging and pulling on threads.
RAW is coloring selfish pride with determination."- from RAW's website
Kolby's launch party was amazing! I am so proud of him. I went with my friends Beena and Jessica. We all happened to be clad all in black but whats new there. I unfortunately didn't have time to snap a photo of myself in my outfit because I was running late. I wore black wedge booties with black leggings and a huge overside black sheer button up with rolled up sleeves. I had my favorite necklace on, my gold "time turner", lots and lots of gold bangles, a long skinny gold snake skin clutch and bright red lips. I used my hair extensions and had a long side fishtail braid. (I was pleasantly surprised when Kolby told me a few days later at work that I was on his top well dress list for his event. :) you know that made me warm and fuzzy inside!) Everyone else there was dressed to impress too. We arrived around 9:30pm at Kolby's place, a very spacious studio apartment, there was a verity of finger foods and of course beverages, it was nice how they were set up, similar to a make your own cocktail bar. A nice touch was a large piece of paper where you could sign your name, say congratulations or doodle if you cared to. But what I really want to talk about is the RAW clothes! When you walked into Kolby's apartment there was no RAW clothing on display except the few who already owned pieces and where sporting them at the event. Kolby gave a speech about what RAW is and thanking everyone (which i have on video on my phone but cant get it to my computer, will try and fix this soon), and then two huge closets next to each other were opened where inside RAW was displayed. On the right was the RAW women's line and on the left the RAW men's line.
RAW women's line:
(Shredded jeans, cross t-shirt shredded in front, bleached cozy)
(skulls, lightbulbs, crosses, mannequin parts and pearls add to the over all affect)
(close up, kinda blurry)
(crazy awesome gloves)
First off, notice the beautiful young lady wearing a RAW gown sitting in front of a mirror. I didnt see her at first when the doors opened. I love the idea of a live mannequin in a display. She was brushing her hair with a mannequin hand. LOVE IT! When looking at the clothes I can imagine any type of woman; size, shape and age wearing any of these pieces. Thats what I love about RAW, anyone can wear it! I am not a fan of clothing lines that are directed to a specific type of person. It's aggravating because most women in America aren't the typical women they target. It usually leaves me crying out, "hey you forgot about this lady". The pieces for women can easily be worn with anything to anywhere. Throw on a shredded shirt with a pair of leggings or jeans for a causal look or go all out with one of the gowns.
RAW men's line:
(bleached pants, cut off white button up)
(shredded over sized shirt, nail necklace)
(great use of props, another nail necklace)
(love the added books, bag and rope)
When I think of men's fashion if its not blue jeans and a t-shirt, something easy to throw on, I wouldn't imagine most men wearing it but RAW incubuses not only fashionable men but also men who don't give two cents about what they put on. There are very basic pieces and then elaborate ones. Kolby created necklaces out of large industrial nails (about 6 inches long) that are fantastic. They look very manly but also can be worn by women.
Many of the pieces in fact from the men's and women's line can be swapped in between. These pieces are perfect for everyone. Not only are there shredded shirts, jeans, dresses, cozies, gloves and scarves but Kolby has also added bleached items. He wears a lot of them to work and they are truly awesome.
RAW is blind; nagging and pulling on threads.
RAW is coloring selfish pride with determination."- from RAW's website
Kolby's launch party was amazing! I am so proud of him. I went with my friends Beena and Jessica. We all happened to be clad all in black but whats new there. I unfortunately didn't have time to snap a photo of myself in my outfit because I was running late. I wore black wedge booties with black leggings and a huge overside black sheer button up with rolled up sleeves. I had my favorite necklace on, my gold "time turner", lots and lots of gold bangles, a long skinny gold snake skin clutch and bright red lips. I used my hair extensions and had a long side fishtail braid. (I was pleasantly surprised when Kolby told me a few days later at work that I was on his top well dress list for his event. :) you know that made me warm and fuzzy inside!) Everyone else there was dressed to impress too. We arrived around 9:30pm at Kolby's place, a very spacious studio apartment, there was a verity of finger foods and of course beverages, it was nice how they were set up, similar to a make your own cocktail bar. A nice touch was a large piece of paper where you could sign your name, say congratulations or doodle if you cared to. But what I really want to talk about is the RAW clothes! When you walked into Kolby's apartment there was no RAW clothing on display except the few who already owned pieces and where sporting them at the event. Kolby gave a speech about what RAW is and thanking everyone (which i have on video on my phone but cant get it to my computer, will try and fix this soon), and then two huge closets next to each other were opened where inside RAW was displayed. On the right was the RAW women's line and on the left the RAW men's line.
RAW women's line:
(Shredded jeans, cross t-shirt shredded in front, bleached cozy)
(skulls, lightbulbs, crosses, mannequin parts and pearls add to the over all affect) (close up, kinda blurry)
(crazy awesome gloves)RAW men's line:
(bleached pants, cut off white button up)
(shredded over sized shirt, nail necklace)
(great use of props, another nail necklace)
(love the added books, bag and rope)Many of the pieces in fact from the men's and women's line can be swapped in between. These pieces are perfect for everyone. Not only are there shredded shirts, jeans, dresses, cozies, gloves and scarves but Kolby has also added bleached items. He wears a lot of them to work and they are truly awesome.
I love the added elements in each display. There are skulls, lightbulbs, rope, pearls, mannequin parts, crosses and even wood. These elements not only add to the over all effect of the display but also go along with the RAW feeling.
If you are interested in getting your hands on any of these pieces or have any questions for Kolby himself here's his website: Ragged-and-Wearable.Tumblr.com
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